
Event Name
Highlights of the events:
The inaugural ceremony
of the Joint Director of Industries (JDI) and District Industries Centre (DIC),
Thane Office was held in the presence of eminent dignitaries. The inauguration
was graced by Shri Dipendrasingh Kushwaha, IAS, Development Commissioner, and
Shri Vijay Suryavanshi, IAS, Divisional Commissioner (Ex Jt. CEO MIDC), who
jointly inaugurated the office.
Following the
inauguration, Smt. Viju Shirsath briefed the dignitaries on the initiatives of
the JDI office for the Konkan Region. On behalf of our associations, we
presented the dignitaries with a plant and expressed our appreciation to the
Government of Maharashtra for its recent measures in reducing compliance
burdens and promoting deregulation over the last three months.
Shri Kushwaha
acknowledged these efforts and remarked that “many more such initiatives will
be introduced to strengthen the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) framework.” We
also highlighted the outcomes of our recent meeting with the Chief Secretary.
During the
interaction, we requested a remodification of the MPCB White Category list,
noting that while the paper industry is considered, corrugated paper rolls and
sheet manufacturers have not been included. The Development Commissioner
advised us to submit a formal proposal. Additionally, we handed over a
representation regarding MPCB’s recent directive to submit data within 24
hours.
A formal meeting was
subsequently conducted by Shri Vijay Suryavanshi, focusing on key concerns of
the Wada region including issues related to ESIC, poor road conditions, and
irregular power supply. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Mishra, CE &
SE MSEDCL, and the ESIC Branch Manager, who contributed to the discussions.
The program further
included a presentation on products crafted by tribal and weaker section
artisans. The lack of adequate market access for these products was
highlighted, noting that it is causing traditional crafts to fade away and
resulting in migration to urban areas. The JDI office has proposed initiatives
to support such artisans, and there is significant potential for COSIA–TSSIA
collaboration under COSIA Kaushalya Vikas training programs in this area.
As a token of
appreciation, the TSSIA and COSIA team was honored with a beautiful memento
created by tribal artisans, symbolizing the cultural heritage and importance of
the Konkan districts.
The program was
attended by:
Mr. Nandan Khambete,
Hon. Jt. Treasurer
Mrs. Anjum Qazi, EC
Member
Mr. Dharmu Vanjani, VP
COSIA
Mr. Chirag Doshi, EC
Member COSIA
Mr. A.A. Qazi
Mr. Eknath Sonawane,
Executive Secretary