Captive Consumption
Simply
Use of goods produced within the same organization for its own use
Not sold in the open market
Internal production → internal use
Example (Indian Railways)
Workshops like Jamalpur, Kanchrapara, Perambur make railway parts
These parts are used within the Railway Workshops only
Specific Example
Rail Wheel Factory makes wheels and axles
Supplied to railway units (not sold outside)
Why important
Reduces cost
Ensures quality
Maintains self-reliance
One-line memory
“Produce → Use internally → No sale outside”
