JUNE 2021 – JULY 2021

JUNE 2021 – JULY 2021

CHAMBER AT WORK – JUNE – JULY 2021
23-06-2021

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Meeting was organized by the Traffic Manager, New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT) with the Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), Southern Railways to explore the possibility of movement of Import / Coastal Cargo by Rail.  The Meeting was held through virtual platform.  KCCI President, Shri Isaac Vas and Shri Jeethan Allen Sequeira, Director and Chairperson of EXIM Cell, KCCI attended the meeting.
24-06-2021 12 noon KCCI President Shri Isaac Vas met Shri A.C. Vinayaraj, advocate and corporator of Mangaluru City Corporation opposition leader at KCCI Chamber office to discuss about the various issues related to GST and also various memorandums submitted to the government officials on other matters. KCCI President presented Souvenir of KCCI to Shri A. C. Vinayaraj.
27-06-2021

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International MSME day 2021 was celebrated virtually organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Mangaluru branch of Southern India Regional Council (SIRC) of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in association with The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI – Karnataka State Council, Bengaluru), Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Mangaluru, Atal Incubation Centre, Nitte. Webinar on ‘Funding Options and Schemes & Incentives for MSMEs & Start Ups’ were conducted. KCCI President Shri Isaac Vas was one of panellists addressed the audience. Dr. Ananthapadmanabha Achar, CEO, AIC Nitte, Incubation Centre was also the panellists who addressed the members. Shri Yogish Acharya, General Manager -Canara Bank, Mangalore circle was the chief guest. Key resource person for the webinar was CA K Ullas Kamath, Chairman Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Karnataka State Council and Joint Managing Director of Jyoti Laboratories Ltd along with CA S S Nayak, Immediate Past Chairman – ICAI, Mangaluru. KCCI Director and Hon. Secretary Shri Abdur Rahman Musba felicitated KCCI President Shri Isaac Vas.
01-07-2021 4.15 p. m. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Mangaluru conducted Awareness programme through online platform on Identity Protection & Digital Signature for CII members & Adoption of Digital Technology Post Pandemic and Challenges on Data Protection and Malware. The session was attended by KCCI President Shri Isaac Vas, Director and Chairperson of Information Technology of Industrial cell of KCCI Shri Ashith Balakrishna Hegde, Past President of KCCI Shri Jeevan Saldanha.
02-07-2021 4.30 p. m. KCCI Hon. Treasurer Shri Ganesh Kamath was the Chief Guest and Recipient of the SEVA RATNA award at a function organized by Axis Bank Ltd. In association with Max Life Today. He mentioned about KCCI’s involvement in setting up the oxygen plant at Government Lady Goschen Hospital, Mangaluru.
05-07-2021

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COASTAL VISION GROUP constituted by Govt. of Karnataka after its first virtual meeting on May 10, 2021 has been holding meetings on alternate Mondays. Karnataka Udyoga Mitra (KUM) officials participated in the initial two meetings. Tourism, Fisheries, Maritime, Cashew development sub-committees are formed. Shri Isaac Vas, President, KCCI, Shri Nandagopal Shenoy, Director, KCCI, Capt. J.P. Menezes, Past President, KCCI, Smt. Vathika Pai, Past President KCCI, Shri Ullas Kamath, Chairman, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Karnataka, Shri Ashwin Srirangraj, FICCI were present. Shri Prakash Rao Kalbavi, Chairperson of the Customs, Exporters and CHA Relationship of the EXIM cell of KCCI and rest of the members of the group actively participated in providing valuable suggestions and presentations for final document of COASTAL VISION 2030 to be presented to Govt. of Karnataka by August,2021.
08-07-2021 3.30 p. m. A Consultation meeting regarding Plastic Park was organized by Kanara Industries Association, Baikampady, Mangalore discussed with Stake Holders to record their feedback and suggestion the meeting was attended by KCCI President Shri Isaac Vas, Hon. Secretary and Director of KCCI Shri Abdur Rahman Musba, Director Shri B. A. Nazeer and KCCI Past President Shri Jeevan Saldanha.
13-07-2021

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Mangaluru Smart City Limited held its 12th City Level Advisory Committee Meeting at the Deputy Commissioner office, Mangalore. The meeting was chaired by Shri Nalin Kumar Kateel, Member of Parliament, Dakshina Kannada District. KCCI was represented by its Vice President Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor. Others present in the meeting were Mangaluru City South MLA Shri D Vedavyas Kamath, Mangaluru City North MLA Dr. Y. Bharath Shetty, Deputy Commissioner of Mangaluru Dr. Rajendra K.V., IAS, Mangaluru City Corporation Commissioner Shri Akshy Sridhar, Managing Director of Mangaluru Smart City Limited, Shri Prashant Kumar Mishra IAS, Traffic Assistant Commissioner, Shri M A Natraj.
15-07-2021 10.30 a. m. KCCI President Shri Isaac Vas inaugurated the new South Indian Bank Surathkal branch at Surathkal.
16-07-2021 KCCI President Shri Isaac Vas attended the meeting with Mangaluru City Corporation Commissioner Shri Akshay Shridhar on Self Assessment Scheme (SAS) for Industries which are located in KIADB area.
17-07-2021 KCCI President Shri Isaac Vas and Director and Chairperson of Information Technology of Industrial Cell of KCCI Shri Ashith Hegde had a meeting with MLA of Mangaluru City North Dr. Y. Bharath Shetty on the status of the IT park on KEIONICS land at Derabail Mangalore.
Interactive Session with Shri Bhaskar Rao, IPS

Interactive Session with Shri Bhaskar Rao, IPS

“The Business and community of Industrialists of Mangaluru should feel ownership of various institutions like New Mangalore Port, Airport which their forefathers had worked so hard to establish. This will spearhead the growth of this region by leaps and bounds.” said Shri Bhaskar Rao IPS addressing an interactive session of the members of the Kanara Chambers of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Mangaluru, at Hotel Ocean Pearl Mangaluru on 10th June 2021.  

The Additional Director General of Police for Railways and Former Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru City applauded Kanara Chambers of Commerce and Industry for taking an active role in the development of the region including its active push for establishing an IT Park in Mangalore. He advised the gathering that Mangaluru being part of the coastal region needs to develop the entire coastal region from Karwar to Mangaluru. He informed that the KCCI should produce leaders to be role models to Bengaluru and the rest of the country by its visionary leadership towards the development of the region and the country. The last known pandemic that hit the world in the 1920s led to revolutionary changes in the way of life of people. Hence, we should take positive things from the current pandemic to achieve greater heights in business and trade, he added.

The Commissioner of Police, Shri N. Shashi Kumar also addressed the members. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Shri Hariram Shankar, Chairman of International Affairs & CSR Committee of Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI), Bengaluru Dr. V.G Kiran Kumar was also present. 

Earlier The Vice President of KCCI, Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor welcomed and introduced the Chief Guest Shri Bhaskar Rao, IPS. The Vice President appraised the members present about innovative ways of handling assignments by Shri Bhaskar Rao and his achievements along with social causes taken by him. The Hon. Treasurer of KCCI Shri Ganesh Kamath delivered the vote of thanks. The interaction was conducted following the requisite Covid protocol. 

Interactive Session with Shri Bhaskar Rao, IPS
Interactive Session with Shri Bhaskar Rao, IPS
Interactive Session with Shri Bhaskar Rao, IPS
Interactive Session with Shri Bhaskar Rao, IPS
Interactive Session with Shri Bhaskar Rao, IPS
COVID19 Relief – Contribution towards the installation of Oxygen Generation plant at Lady Goshen Hospital, Mangaluru

COVID19 Relief – Contribution towards the installation of Oxygen Generation plant at Lady Goshen Hospital, Mangaluru

KCCI President Shri Isaac Vas hands over the cheque of Rs. 7.50 lakh drawn in favour of Deputy Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada District, at D.C office, Mangaluru on 13th May 2021 from the KCCI President’s Fund. This contribution is towards Contribution for installation of Oxygen Generation Plant at Lady Goschen Government Hospital, Mangaluru. The cheque was handed to Shri Nalin Kumar Kateel, M.P, Dakshina Kannada. Vice President Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor was also present at the event.

Charitable Trusts – Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi through Ishwarambha Trust and Rotary Club of Mangalore presented the cheques totalling Rs. 7 lakh to the Deputy Commissioner Dr. K. V. Rajendra at D.C office, Mangaluru on 14th May 2021. KCCI had facilitated the same. President Shri Isaac Vas, Past President Shri Srinivas Kamath , Shri M. Padmanabha Pai, Chairman, Ishwarambha Trust and Rtn. Archibald Menezes, President,Rotary Club of Mangalore were present.

Our affiliated body D.K. Automobile & Tyre Dealers’ Association presented the cheque of Rs. 1 lakh to the Deputy Commissioner Dr. K. V. Rajendra at D.C office,Mangaluru on 25th May 2021. KCCI had facilitated the same. KCCI Vice President and Treasurer of D.K. Automobile & Tyre Dealers’ Association Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor, President of D.K. Automobile & Tyre Dealers’ Association Shri Kasturi Prabhakar Pai, Secretary of D.K. Automobile & Tyre Dealers’ Association Shri K Vilas Kumar were present.

Further, Sundaram Motors and other well-wishers including non-members have contributed to this cause through KCCI.

We thank all the generous donors for their contribution to society in these trying times. We would recommend all of you to please take care of yourselves and your loved ones. Stay safe and healthy. Be patient and kind. There is no better time to strengthen our bonds, and come out stronger.

COVID19 Relief - Contribution towards the installation of Oxygen Generation plant at Lady Goshen Hospital, Mangaluru
COVID19 Relief - Contribution towards the installation of Oxygen Generation plant at Lady Goshen Hospital, Mangaluru
COVID19 Relief - Contribution towards the installation of Oxygen Generation plant at Lady Goshen Hospital, Mangaluru
COVID19 Relief - Contribution towards the installation of Oxygen Generation plant at Lady Goshen Hospital, Mangaluru
APRIL 2021 – JUNE 2021

APRIL 2021 – JUNE 2021

CHAMBER AT WORK – April – May – June 2021
09-04-2021

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St. Joseph Engineering College, Mangaluru organized a session to discuss and deliberate on Industry collaboration for curriculum development as per NEP – 2020. KCCI President Shri Isaac Vas and Director Shri B. A. Nazeer attended the event.
11-04-2021 8.30 a. m.   KCCI President Shri Isaac Vas was the Chief Guest to inaugurate the Cricket tournament organized by Business Network International (BNI) in Mangalore.
19-04-2021   10.00 a.m   Review Meeting was held at District Commissioner office, Mangaluru chaired by        Shri Nalin Kumar Kateel, Member of Parliament, Dakshina Kannada on issues related to various projects undertaken by Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) & Mangaluru Smart City Limites (MSCL), issues related to various administrative reforms and issues related to various policy formulation. Shri Isaac Vas, President, KCCI and Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor, Vice-President, KCCI attended the meeting.
22-04-2021       KCCI President Shri Isaac Vas attended the meeting held at District Commissioner office, Mangaluru with regard to Covid restrictions and guidelines set by the government.
08-05-2021   01.00 p.m   Deputy Commissioner & District Magistrate’s Office (DDMA) conducted meeting at Deputy Commissioner Office, Mangaluru to discuss the revised SoPs for the major industries of Dakshina Kannada District during Covid – 19 lockdown under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner and Chairman, DDMA, Dakshina Kannada District. KCCI was represented by the Vice-President Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor.
11-05-2021  

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  Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC) organized virtual Interactive Session with Shri Jagadish Shetter, Hon’ble Minister for Large and Medium Scale Industries, Government of Karnataka. KCCI was represented by its President Shri Isaac Vas who briefed the minister about the impact of lockdown towards industries due to Covid 19 in Dakshina Kannada District.
13-05-2021       KCCI President Shri Isaac Vas hands over the cheque of Rs. 7.50 lakh drawn in favour of Deputy Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada District, at D.C office, Mangaluru from the KCCI President’s Fund towards Contribution for installation of Oxygen Generation Plant at Lady Goschen Government Hospital, Mangaluru. The cheque was handed to Shri Nalin Kumar Kateel, M.P, Dakshina District. Vice President Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor was also present in the event.
14-05-2021   11.30 a.m   Charitable Trusts – Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi through Ishwarambha Trust and Rotary Club of Mangalore presented the cheques totalling of Rs. 7 lakh to the Deputy Commissioner Dr. K. V. Rajendra at D.C office, Mangaluru. KCCI had facilitated the same. KCCI President Shri Isaac Vas, Past President of KCCI Shri Srinivas Kamath,    Shri M. Padmanabha Pai, Chairman, Ishwarambha Trust and Rtn. Archibald Menezes President Rotary Club of Mangalore were present.
20-05-2021   12.30 p.m   Our affiliated body D.K. Automobile & Tyre Dealers’ Association presented the cheque of Rs. 1 lakh to the Deputy Commissioner Dr. K. V. Rajendra at D.C office, Mangaluru. KCCI had facilitated the same. KCCI Vice President and Treasurer of D.K. Automobile & Tyre Dealers’ Association Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor, President of D.K. Automobile & Tyre Dealers’ Association Shri Kasturi Prabhakar Pai, Secretary of  D.K. Automobile & Tyre Dealers’ Association Shri K Vilas Kumar were present.
24-05-2021   04.00 p.m   Tariff Authority for Major Ports, Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India organized a joint hearing through Video Conference with regard to the proposal from the New Mangalore Port Trust for fixation of user charges for utilization of fire fighting facility  at Berth No. 9 installed and operated by M/s. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. KCCI Director and Hon. Secretary Shri Abdur Rahman Musba attended the hearing.
28-05-2021  

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  Adani Mangaluru International Airport Limited conducted the Airport Users Consultation meeting to discuss the proposed capital expenditure projects at Mangaluru International Airport through Video Conferencing. KCCI Director and Hon. Secretary Shri Abdur Rahman Musba attended the meeting.
31-05-2021  

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  Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual General Meeting was conducted through Video Conference. CII President Shri Uday Kotak presided the meeting. KCCI was represented by the Vice President Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor.
31-05-2021  

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  Coastal Vision Group meeting was held through Video Conference. The meeting was chaired by Shri K. Ullas Kamath, Chairman of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Karnataka State Council, Joint Managing Director of Jyothy Labs, Mumbai. KCCI President Shri Isaac Vas, Past President of KCCI Smt. Vathika Pai, Director of KCCI Shri Nandagopal Shenoy who are part of the coastal vision group attended the meeting. The Coastal Vision Group presented its proposals to be suggested to Govt. of Karnataka on tourism, medical tourism and fisheries in Coastal Karnataka.
01-06-2021   03.00 p.m   KCCI submitted the memorandum on ‘Appeal to consider relaxing the restrictions post 07th June, 2021 to keep business afloat’ to the District In-charge Minister Shri Kota Srinivas Poojary at Dakshina Kannada Jilla Panchayat office, Mangaluru. KCCI was represented by the Vice President Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor and Hon. Secretary Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed.
10-06-2021   08.30 a.m   An Interactive Session with Shri Bhaskar Rao IPS, The Additional Director General of Police for Railways and Former Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru City was organized by KCCI for its members at Hotel Ocean Pearl, Mangaluru. The Commissioner of Police, Mangaluru Shri N. Shashi Kumar also addressed the members. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Shri Hariram Shankar, Chairman of International Affairs & CSR Committee of Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI), Bengaluru Dr. V.G Kiran Kumar were also present.
17-06-2021  

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  A workshop on Recent Changes & Opportunities In GST was being jointly organized by PCCO, Bengaluru & O/o the Commissioner of Central Tax (GST), Mangaluru through virtual platform. KCCI President Shri Isaac Vas, Director and Hon. Secretary Shri Abdur Rahman Musba and KCCI GST sub-committee Chairperson CA Keshhav N Ballakuraya attended the same.
Karnataka Coastline Business Conclave 2021

Karnataka Coastline Business Conclave 2021

Karnataka Coastline Business Conclave 2021
Karnataka Coastline Business Conclave 2021 was organized on 21st March, 2021 at 09.30 a.m by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) at TMA Pai International Convention Centre, Mangalore. Industries Minister Shri Jagadish Shetter inaugurated the event in presence of Dakshina Kannada M.P Shri Nalin Kumar Kateel and other dignitaries. Shri Isaac Vas, President and Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor, Vice- President of KCCI attended the event. The vote of thanks was delivered by Shri Isaac Vas.