34-401: 01 Itarsi 02 Hoshangabad 03 Seoni Malwa 04 Sohagpur 05 babai 06 Bankhedi 07 Dolariya Hoshangabad district , officially Narmadapuram district , is one of the districts of Madhya Pradesh state of India , and Hoshangabad city is the district headquarters. The district has an area of 5408.23 km. Hoshangabad district is bounded by the districts of Raisen to
68-833: A Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) who heads the organization's internal vigilance department. Each unit of SPMCIL is headed by a Chief General Manager/General Manager HOD who functions under the control and directions of the Head office. The Human Resource Department handles administration, establishment, legal, official language, training, personnel, and industrial relations. The finance department handles accounts, taxation, internal audits, costing, budgeting, capital investments, corporate finance, coordination with auditors, company secretariat etc. SPMCIL broadly operates through four production verticals i.e. currency printing presses, security printing presses, security paper mill, and India Government mints. SPMCIL consists of two currency printing presses:
102-588: A few print publications newspapers such as, Dainik Bhaskar . Television: Doordarshan Broadcasting Center in Itarsi Pipariya and Pachmarhi . 22°40′N 77°30′E / 22.667°N 77.500°E / 22.667; 77.500 Itarsi Itarsi is a city and municipality in Narmadapuram in Madhya Pradesh , India . Itarsi is a key hub for agricultural goods and
136-526: A municipality with 34 wards and is headed by a municipality chairperson. Itarsi is one of the biggest railway junctions in Madhya Pradesh, at the crossing of important east–west and north–south routes. Itarsi comes under West Central Railway zone whose headquarters is in Jabalpur . Itarsi is connected via broad gauge lines to Bhopal and Delhi to the north, Bhusawal and Mumbai to the west,
170-454: Is 81% and female literacy is 69%. In Itarsi, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. Itarsi comes under "Constituents of Urban Agglomerations of Madhya Pradesh" includes Itarsi (M), Pathrauta (part) (OG), Bhilakhedi (CT) and Meharagaon (CT). The city is a Tehsil under Narmadapuram District. It is a part of Narmadapuram Vidhan Sabha (legislative assembly) and comes under Narmadapuram - Narsinghpur Loksabha (Parliament) constituency. It has
204-646: Is also printed by the two presses of Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited , a wholly owned subsidiary of Reserve Bank of India . BNP also has an ink factory that produces ink for security printing in Dewas Bank Note Press (BNP) unit. There are two Security printing presses of SPMCIL, namely the India Security Press (ISP) at Nashik and the Security Printing Press (SPP) at Hyderabad. These presses print
238-979: Is an organization under the Coin and Currency Division of Department of Economic Affairs , Ministry of Finance . It is responsible for conducting printing and minting activities for the Government of India . It is under the ownership of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India . It was incorporated on 13 January 2006 with its registered office at New Delhi . It is engaged in the manufacture / production of currency and banknotes , security paper , non-judicial stamp papers, postage stamps and stationery, travel document viz., passport and visa , security certificates , cheques , bonds, warrants, special certificates with security features, security inks, circulation and commemorative coins, medallions, refining of gold, silver and assay of precious metals, etc. The corporation
272-600: Is located at 22°37′N 77°45′E / 22.62°N 77.75°E / 22.62; 77.75 . It has an average elevation of 304 metres (997 feet). Itarsi has high temperatures in summers with temperatures reaching up-to 41°C in May/June. Monsoon begins from the month of July and lasts up-to September with maximum rainfall of the District being 326.4 mm. In winters the temperatures range from 11°C to 19°C. The coldest months being December and January. In
306-567: Is one of the largest and busiest Railway Stations in India. Approximately 250 trains for all over India pass through this station. Other Railway Stations are Hoshangabad , Pipariya , Banapura Sohagpur Bankhedi . The nearest airport is Raja Bhoj Airport Bhopal . Total Literacy of the District ;: 54.11% Male Literacy of the District : 67.19% Female Literacy of the District : 39.29% Newspapers: Hoshangabad has
340-616: Is the biggest railway junction in Madhya Pradesh. Rail services from all 4 major metropolitan cities of India namely Mumbai to Kolkata and Delhi to Chennai pass through Itarsi. Itarsi has large number of agro-based industries and warehouses . Itarsi got its name by "eeta(eent)", (literally means brick in Hindi) and "rassi", (literally means rope in Hindi). Bricks and ropes had been made earlier in Itarsi. It has an Ordnance Factory. The Bori Wildlife Sanctuary and Tawa Dam are nearby. Itarsi
374-462: Is the largest economic center and logistic hub in the district. Security Paper Mill , Hoshangabad and Ordnance Factory , Itarsi are most valuable industrial units of Government of India . Pachmarhi is known for its natural environment, and lies at an altitude of 3,555 feet. It is surrounded by the Satpura hills. Satpura National Park and Madai Tiger Reserve are wildlife. Itarsi Junction
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#1732776666183408-590: Is the longest tributary of the Narmada, rising in the Satpura Range to the south and flowing north to meet the Narmada at the village of Bandra Bhan. The Tawa Reservoir lies in the south-central region of the district. Hoshangabad district is also home to Pachmarhi , a hill station and popular tourist spot in the Satpura Range in the southern part of the district. Pachmarhi was the summer capital of
442-550: Is very high of the region. The land is quite fertile and farmers have good canal irrigation facilities from the Tawa Dam throughout the year. The farmers employ rotation of crops and their major income depends on Wheat, Soya Bean, Mung Bean, Sugarcane, Gram, Paddy cultivation etc. Hoshangabad is the largest wheat producer and one of the largest soya bean producer district in India. There are lot of large and small scale industries(Oil mill, Sugar mill, Wooden, Engineering etc.). Itarsi
476-628: The British Colonial Era , Itarsi gained prominence as a strategic railway junction connecting major cities in Central India. Established by the British, the railway station played a crucial role in facilitating nationwide railway transportation. Evolving into a significant transportation hub, Itarsi became a key center for the movement of goods and passengers, contributing to its economic growth. With strategic transportation links,
510-662: The British Raj Central Provinces and Berar . The Pachmarhi Sanctuary (461.37 km) is part of the larger Pachmarhi Biosphere Preserve , which extends into Betul and Chhindwara districts. The Rajat Prapat is located at Pachmarhi in Hoshangabad district. Bee Falls, Duchess Falls and Dupgrah, the highest peak of the Satpuras, are situated in Pachmarhi. Hoshangabad district was part of
544-537: The Jabalpur railway division of the West Central Railway zone . As one of the oldest Diesel Loco Sheds, it was opened in the year 1964 with a total number of 40 locomotives. After the electrification of Itarsi-Allahabad section at a cost of Rs 350 cr and Itarsi-Jabalpur at a cost of Rs 134 cr, the shed now services both diesel and electric locomotives. Two effluent treatment plants and Incinerators are also available. It also has canteen facility for
578-610: The Nerbudda (Narmada) Division of the Central Provinces and Berar , which became the state of Madhya Bharat (later Madhya Pradesh ) after India's independence in 1947. Hoshangabad is also called Narmadapuram since it was previously named after the Narmada river, before being renamed after Sultan Hoshang Shah of Malwa. According to the 2011 census , Hoshangabad District has a population of 1,241,350, roughly equal to
612-560: The 100% requirement of passports and other travel documents, non-judicial stamp papers, cheques, bonds, warrants, postal stamps, postal stationery, and other security products. The Security Printing Presses have the capability of incorporating security features like chemically reactive elements, various Guilloche patterns, micro lettering, designs with UV inks, bi-fluorescent inks, optical variable inks, micro-perforation, adhesive/glue, embossing, die-cutting and personalization, etc. SPMCIL comprises four units of India Government Mint located in
646-864: The Currency Note Press (CNP) in Nashik and the Bank Note Press (BNP) in Dewas . New production lines are also set up in Mysore and Salboni . The two units are engaged in the production of banknotes for India as well as a few foreign countries including Iraq , Nepal , Sri Lanka , Myanmar and Bhutan . More than 40% of Currency Notes circulated in India are printed by the two units. These units are equipped with designing, engraving, complete Pre-printing and Offset facilities, Intaglio Printing machines, Numbering & Finishing machines, etc. Currency
680-826: The RBI nor the Department of Posts agreed to take over the security presses as per the recommendations of the Expenditure Reforms Commission. The feasibility of hiving off the security paper mill at Hoshangabad could not fructify due to operational and logistic constraints. On subsequent review of functions and performance of the Units, it was realized that the main constraints in the existing system of keeping these units as government entities were low productivity, obsolete technology, outdated financial systems and procedures, and delays in responding technologically to
714-430: The challenges of counterfeiting. All these factors, in combination, resulted in inefficient capacity utilization and a consequential higher cost of production. Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI) Limited was appointed as a consultant to study the working of the nine units and present a feasibility report for their corporatization. Accordingly, it was decided to form a wholly owned corporation by taking over all
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#1732776666183748-491: The city witnessed industrial development, particularly in transportation and logistics. Its diverse cultural and demographic mix reflects Itarsi's status as a vibrant urban center. Itarsi is a sub district in the Narmadapuram district, in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The total population in Itarsi sub district is 240,719 as per the survey of census during 2011 by Indian Government. Of this about 123,325 people are living in
782-457: The direct administrative control of the Ministry of Finance and the Department of Economic Affairs. In its third report dated 23 December 2000, the Expenditure Reforms Commission gave nine recommendations concerning mints and presses and suggested exploring the option of placing India Security Press , Nashik, and four India Government Mints under a corporate body. The commission also recommended
816-580: The government to explore the feasibility of the Department of Posts taking over the Security Printing Press at Hyderabad. The Commission further recommended for the two currency note presses at Dewas and Nashik to be transferred to the control of Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mundran Private Limited , setting up of a new security paper mill by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and phasing out or privatization of Security Paper Mill, Narmadapuram. Neither
850-460: The making in to be functional under 5 years. Four Duronto Express trains have technical halts at Itarsi. The nearest airport is in Bhopal . Under construction project - * Itarsi-Bhusawal 3rd line. * Itarsi-nagpur 3rd line (Central Railway pushes Rs 140cr third line project in ghat section). * Itarsi-bhopal 3rd line. * Itarsi Diesel Loco Shed is an engine shed located in Itarsi. It comes under
884-464: The nation of Trinidad and Tobago or the US state of New Hampshire . This gives it a ranking of 387th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 185 inhabitants per square kilometre (480/sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 14.45%. Hoshangabad has a sex ratio of 912 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 76.52%. 31.42% of
918-670: The nine security presses/mints/security paper mill. The Union Cabinet in its meeting held on 2 September 2005 approved the formation of a wholly owned corporation, namely, the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL). The corporation was incorporated under the Companies Act on 13 January 2006. SPMCIL is headed by a board of directors, presided by the Chairman and Managing director. The other board members include three functional directors who head
952-482: The north, Narsinghpur to the east, Chhindwara to the southeast, Betul to the south, Harda to the west, and Sehore to the northwest. In 1998, the western portion of Hoshangabad District was split off to become Harda District. The district lies in the Narmada River valley, and the Narmada forms the northern boundary of the district, Hoshangabad District is part of Narmadapuram Division . The Tawa River
986-432: The population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 16.51% and 15.89% of the population respectively. Languages of Hoshangabad district (2011) At the time of the 2011 Census of India , 96.03% of the population in the district spoke Hindi , 0.97% Gondi and 0.96% Korku as their first language. Hoshangabad is one of the fastest developing districts of Madhya Pradesh . Agriculture growth
1020-672: The railway junctions of Nagpur to the south and Jabalpur to the east. Rail services from Mumbai to Guwahati and Delhi to Chennai pass through Itarsi. 250 trains are daily passing through. Itarsi runs one express train — Vindhyachal express — and it runs three passenger trains in Jabalpur route daily. Itarsi is the busiest railway station in Bhopal division. The new platforms 6 and 7 opened for Jabalpur, Nagpur and Bhusawal routes. National Highway (NH-69) connects Itarsi to major cities Bhopal and Nagpur. New four lane roads are under
1054-541: The staff members. In 2020, it employed around 750 people. In 2014, amidst reports of contact dermatitis caused by diesel handling in other Indian Railway sheds, around 100 mechanics from Itarsi shed also reported persistent skin afflictions. In 2021, 23 diesel locomotives were scrapped in the shed earning 13.86 crores. The shed consumed 875 MWh electricity in 2019-20 and 563 MWh in 2020–21. Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India The Security Printing & Minting Corporation of India Ltd. ( SPMCIL )
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1088-430: The technical, finance, and human resources departments. Apart from the four functional directors, three directors are Government nominee directors, and the end-user representatives consisting of Reserve Bank of India , Ministry of External Affairs, and Department of Post, each one of them, has one nominee as Director. Additionally, two independent directors are nominated by the Ministry of Finance. The board also commissions
1122-430: The urban (towns and cities) area and about 117,394 are living in villages (rural areas) There are 49,297 households in this sub district. There are 124,898 males (52%) and 115,821 females (48%). As of the 2011 Census of India , Itarsi had a population of 114,495. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Itarsi has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy
1156-519: Was formed in 2006 due to the consolidation and corporatization of currency presses, security presses, paper mill, and mints functioning under the Ministry of Finance. It contains nine units, four mints, four presses, and a paper mill. The corporation was incorporated by taking over two security presses at Nashik and Hyderabad , two currency note presses at Dewas and Nashik , four mints at Mumbai , Kolkata , Hyderabad and Noida and one security paper mill at Narmadapuram which were working under
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