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OCTOBER 2023 – NOVEMBER 2023

by KCCI | Nov 30, 2023 | Chamber at work

CHAMBER AT WORK : OCTOBER – NOVEMBER 2023
26-10-2023	–	2.30 p. m.	–	KCCI organized a seminar on Handling Demand Notices in GST by CA Colin O. Rodrigues at KCCI Meeting Hall, Mangaluru. KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V.Prabhu delivered the welcome address. KCCI GST Sub-committee Chairman CA Keshava Ballakuraya addressed the gathering on the importance of the topic. KCCI Vice-President, Shri Anand G. Pai introduced the speaker to the audience. The vote of thanks was rendered by Hon. Secretary, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor. KCCI Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba was also present on stage. Members and students of various institutions actively participated in the seminar.
27-10-2023	–	4.30 p. m.	–	The First Meeting of the Internal Administration & Management Sub-Committee of KCCI for the year 2023-24 was held at the President’s office of KCCI. The meeting was chaired by the Chairman of the committee, Shri Anand G. Pai. Other members who attended the meeting were KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu, Hon. Secretary of KCCI, Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor, Past President of KCCI, Shri Isaac Vas and Chairman of Labour Sub-Committee of KCCI, Shri Shamlal Yermal.
04-11-2023	–	9.30 a. m.	–	Coastal MSME and Start up Conclave 2023 and Business Excellence Awards was organized by Southern India Regional Council of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in association with St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru at Fr. L F Rasquinha Hall, St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru. The event was inaugurated by CA Arun A.V., Secretary, SIRC of ICAI and lighting the lamp ceremony was conducted by Smt. Ghayathri R., GM & Zonal Head, Bank of Baroda, ZO, Mangalore. The Chief Guests of the event were Shri Udaya Kumar B.V., RM, SBI, Mangaluru RBO and CA Subba Rao Muppala, Chairman, MSME & Startups Committee, SIRC of ICAI. The event was presided over by KCCI President CA Ananthesh V Prabhu.
06-11-2023	–	3.45 p. m.	–	The First meeting of the Editorial Board of Journal of KCCI for the year 2023-24 was held at the Conference Room of KCCI. KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V Prabhu welcomed the newly appointed Editor, CA Salomi Lobo Pereira to the Editorial members. Others who attended the meeting were KCCI Vice-Presdient, Shri Anand G Pai, Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Secretaries, Shri P. B. Ahmed Mudassar and Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor, Immediate Past Editor and present Associate Editor, Ms. Athmika Amin, Director and member of Editorial board, Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar and member, Shri Vishnu Rao.
07-11-2023	–	9.30 a. m.	–	One day Intercollegiate Workshop on ‘Warranting Entrepreneurial Intentions among Youth’ was organized by Department of Collegiate & Technical Education, Government First Grade College (GFGC), Kaup, Udupi and Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) in association with Placement Cell and KCCI as Knowledge Partner at the College Auditorium. KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V Prabhu inaugurated the event and presented the Key Note address on Entrepreneurial Eco-System. KCCI Start up Sub-committee Chairman, Shri Vishwas Shishir was also a resource person who addressed the students on ‘Start Ups and Funding’. Prof. Gopalakrishna M Gaonkar, Principal, GFGC, Kaup and other dignitaries were present on stage.
08-11-2023	–	3.30 p. m.	–	The first Meeting of the Startups Sub-Committee of KCCI for the year 2023-24 was convened at the Conference Room of KCCI. KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu welcomed the Chairman of Startups Sub-Committee of KCCI, Shri Vishwas Shishir. Others who attended the meeting were Vice-President, Shri Anand G. Pai, Hon. Secretaries, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar and Shri Ahwin Pai Maroor, and members of the committee, Shri Karthik Attavar and CA Prasanna Shenoy.
		4.00 p. m.	–	A virtual meeting was organized by the Department of Fisheries Associations under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Dept. of Fisheries, Govt. of India. The meeting was attended by KCCI Director, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed.
		4.30 p. m.	–	The first Meeting of the Elevating Brand Mangaluru, Focus Area of KCCI for the year 2023-24 was convened at the Conference Room of KCCI. KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu welcomed the Chairperson of Focus Area of Elevating Brand Mangaluru, Ms. Athmika Amin. Others who attended the meeting were Vice-President, Shri Anand G. Pai, Hon. Secretaries, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar and Shri Ahwin Pai Maroor, Director Shri Aditya Pai, Past President of KCCI, Smt. Vathika Pai and members, Shri Yathish Baikampady, Ms. Ashrika Amin and Shri Niren Jain.
09-11-2023	–	4.30 p. m.	–	The Eighth Meeting of the Board of Directors of KCCI for the financial year 2023-24 and the Second Meeting of the present committee of KCCI was held at the Boardroom of KCCI. CA Ananthesh V Prabhu, President, KCCI chaired the meeting in the presence of Office Bearers, Directors and special invitees.
11-11-2023	–	9.30 a. m.	–	District level P.U Colleges’ Sports Event was organized by School Education Department (Pre-University), D.K Dist. and Ganapathy Pre-University College, Mangaluru at Mangala Stadium, Mangaluru. The event was inaugurated by Mayor of Mangaluru, Shri Sudheer Shetty Kannur, presided by MLA South Mangaluru, Shri D. Vedavyas Kamath, Chief Guest was KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V Prabhu. Also present on stage was Deputy Director, School Education Department (Pre-University), D.K Dist. Shri C.D. Jayanna and other dignitaries.
16-11-2023	–	5.00 p. m.	–	The Second Meeting of the Elevating Brand Mangaluru, Focus Area of KCCI for the year 2023-24 was convened at the Conference Room of KCCI. Ms. Athmika Amin, Chairperson of Elevating Brand Mangaluru, Focus Area of KCCI chaired the meeting. Others present in the meeting were KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V Prabhu, Vice –President, Shri Anand G Pai, Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Secretaries, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar and Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor, Past President of KCCI, Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor, members of the committee, Shri Yathish Baikampady, Ar. Niren Jain, President of Credai, Shri Vinod A R Pinto.
18-11-2023	–	9.30 a. m.	–	The inauguration ceremony of BIG Show India 2023 was organized by ZMZ Events at T.M.A. Pai International Convention Centre, Mangaluru. Shri Mohammed Ashif, President and CEO, Expertise Contracting Company, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The Guests of Honour at the event were CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu, KCCI President, Ar. Suprith Alva, Chairman, Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Mangalore-Manipal Centre and Ar. Mohammed Nissar, Chairman, Indian Institute of Interior Designers (IIID), Mangaluru.
23-11-2023	–	10:30 a. m.	–	COMEDKARES Had Invited our Hon. Secretary Shri P. B. Ahmed Mudassar to be part of a jury to assess the Short term Internship Projects Completed by students from Various Engineering Colleges. The other members of the jury were senior faculty members from A J Institute of Technology.
24-11-2023	–	2.00 p. m..	–	KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu and Hon. Secretary, Shri P. B Ahmed Mudassar met Shri Atheeq L.K., Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Govt. of Karnataka at Hotel Vivanta, Mangaluru and discussed various initiatives to be taken up for the development of Dakshina Kannada district with emphasis on Bengaluru – Mangaluru connectivity.

KCCI organised a Seminar on Handling Demand Notices In GST

by KCCI | Oct 26, 2023 | News and Events

KCCI organised a Seminar on Handling Demand Notices In GST on Thursday, 26th October, 2023 by speaker CA Coline O. Rodrigues at the KCCI Meeting Hall, Mangaluru.

SEPTEMBER 2023 – OCTOBER 2023

by KCCI | Oct 23, 2023 | Chamber at work

CHAMBER AT WORK : SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2023
04-09-2023	–	4.00 p. m.	–	Artha Honda released the new brand Honda Elevate – You’re the Chase at their showroom in Kadri Road, Mangaluru. KCCI President, Shri M. Ganesh Kamath was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Also present on the occasion was the KCCI Hon. Secretary, Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar.
		4.30 p. m.	–	The First Meeting of the Internal Complaints Sub-Committee of KCCI for the year 2022-23 was convened at the Conference Room of KCCI. The meeting was chaired by the Chairman of the sub-committee, CA Ananthesh V Prabhu. Members Smt. Vathika Pai and Smt. Susheela attended the meeting. Also present in the meeting was the Hon. Secretary, Shri B.A. Nazeer.
		5.00 p. m.	–	The Sixth Meeting of the Board of Directors of KCCI for the financial year 2023-24 and the Twelfth Meeting of the present committee of KCCI was held at the Boardroom of KCCI. Shri M. Ganesh Kamath, President, KCCI chaired the meeting in the presence of Office Bearers, Directors and special invitees.
07-09-2023	–	10.30 a. m.	–	KDEM (Karnataka Digital Economy Mission) Road Show was organized at Holiday Inn Al Khober, Saudi Arabia with the key objective of positioning the strength of Digital Karnataka and attract investments in Mangaluru. KCCI being one of the supporting partners of the event, was represented by the Director, Shri Ashith Hegde.
08-09-2023	–	11.30 a. m.	–	KCCI President, Shri M.Ganesh Kamath attended the 17th Annual General Meeting of Mangalore Special Economic Zone Ltd through virtual platform.
15-09-2023	–	9.30 a. m.	–	KCCI President, Shri M. Ganesh Kamath unveiled the new logo of the 25th year celebration of Manel Srinivas Nayak Institute of Management (MSNIM), Mangaluru. Present on the occasion were KCCI Director and Incharge of Industry Academia Interconnect, Shri P.B Ahmed Mudassar, President, Women’s National Education Society, Shri Manel Annappa Nayak, MSNIM Correspondent, Shri Jeevendas Narayan, Director of MSNIM, Dr. Molly S. Chaudhuri among other dignitaries were present.
		9.45 a. m.	–	Manel Srinivas Nayak Institute of Management (MSNIM) in association with KCCI organized MSNIM-KCCI Career Expo 2023 at their college campus in Mangaluru. KCCI President was the Chief Guest on the occasion who inaugurated the event and addressed the audience. The event was presided by President, Women’s National Education Society, Shri Manel Annappa Nayak, Guests of Honour on the occasion were MSNIM Correspondent, Shri Jeevendas Narayan and KCCI Director and Incharge of Industry Academia Interconnect, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar who wished the job seekers and employers on the occasion. Director of MSNIM, Dr. Molly S. Chaudhuri also addressed the members present on the occasion.
24-09-2023	–	1.00 p. m..	–	Southern Railway organized the Inaugural run of Vande Bharat Express from Kasargod to Thiruvanatapuram Central which was flagged off electronically by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi. KCCI representative member of Divisional Railway Users Consultative Committee (DRUCC), Shri Ahmed Bawa attended the event at Kasargod.
25-09-2023	–	11.00 a. m.	–	The renovated building of KCCI was inaugurated by Shri Sanjay Varma, Managing Director (Additional Charge) & Director (Refinery), Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited, Mangaluru. KCCI President, Shri M. Ganesh Kamath, delivered the Welcome address. KCCI Vice-President, CA Ananthesh V Prabhbu introduced the Chief Guest to the audience. Directors, Past Presidents, members of KCCI and other invitees were present on the occasion. The vote of thanks was rendered by Hon. Secretary, Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar. Hon. Secretary, Shri B.A.Nazeer was also present on stage.
27-09-2023	–	9.30 a. m.	–	District Tourism Committee, Dakshina Kannada organized workshop on laying out the framework for tourism development in the district at The Ocean Pearl, Mangaluru. Speaker of Karnataka Assembly, Shri U.T. Khader, MLA of Mangaluru South, Shri D. Vedavyas Kamath, Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada District, Shri Mullai Muhilan M P, Mayor of Mangaluru, Shri Sudheer Shetty Kannur, Dakshina Kannada Deputy Director of Tourism, Shri Manikya and other dignitaries were present. KCCI was represented by Director, Ms. Athmika Amin, Past President and Tourism sub-committee Chairperson of KCCI, Smt. Vathika Pai and Startups sub-committee Chairman of KCCI, Shri Viswas Shishir.
		7.00 p. m.	–	Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India (CREDAI) Mangalore had the inauguration and installation of the CREDAI Women’s Wing at The Ocean Pearl, Mangaluru. Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada District, Shri Mullai Muhilan MP (I.A.S) was the Chief Guest on the occasion. President, CREDAI Karnataka, Shri Pradeep Raikar and CWW National Secretary, Smt. Sarah Jacob was the Guests of Honour. KCCI President, Shri M. Ganesh Kamath and Hon. Secretary of KCCI, Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar attended the event. CREDAI Mangalore President, Shri Vinod A.R. Pinto and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
29-09-2023	–	11.00 a. m.	–	KCCI President, Shri M. Ganesh Kamath was the Chief Guest at the opening of Apsara Ice creams, Kadri, Mangaluru, KCCI Past President Shri Isaac Vas also present on the occasion.
30-09-2023	–	9.15 a. m.	–	Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Business Management, Mangaluru had their inauguration of Students’ Council at their college auditorium. The event was inaugurated by KCCI President, Shri M. Ganesh Kamath. Chief Guest on the occasion was Manager-Patient Experience Management Dept. (Operations), KMC Hospital, Mangaluru, Shri Sushanth, an alumni of SDMCBM, Mangaluru. Principal, Prof. Aruna P.Kamath and other dignitaries were present on stage.
		10.00 a. m.	–	Institute of Management and Commerce, Srinivas University (SU), Mangaluru, organized, MANEGMA – 2023, a hybrid one day national conference on ‘Recent Trends in Management, Social Science & Technology’ at Srinivas Auditorium, Mangaluru. Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, KCCI Director, was Chief Guest at the event. The event was presided by Dr. CA A. Raghavendra Rao, Chancellor, Srinivas University & President, A.S.F., Mangaluru,. Others present on stage were Dr. Shripathi Kalluraya, Research Professor and Guide, IMC, SU, Mangaluru, Dr. P.S. Aithal, Vice-Chancellor, SU, Prof. Venkatesh S Amin, Dean, IMC, SU and other dignitaries.
		3.45 p. m.	–	KCCI President Shri M. Ganesh Kamath planted the sapling on the parking space near the KCCI building. Joined on the occasion were Hon. Secretary Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar and other Directors.
		4.00 p. m.	–	83rd Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’) of the Members of KCCI was held at the Meeting Hall of KCCI with the participation of members. Outgoing President, Shri M. Ganesh Kamath addressed the members.
03-10-2023	–	2.30 p. m.	–	Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and Nitte University Centre for Science, Education & Research, Nitte (Deemed to be University) conducted a lecture on Recent Trends in Agri Sector and Entrepreneurship Opportunities by Dr. K. Narayanan, Founder Director, Sthayika Seeds Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore at University Auditorium, Paneer campus, Mangaluru. KCCI Hon. Secretary, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar attended the event. Also present on the occasion were Dr. Anirban Chakraborty, Director, NUCSER, Nitte DU and Dr. Iddya Karunasagar, Advisor, Research and Patents, Nitte DU.
04-10-2023	–	10.00 a. m.	–	P.A. College of Pharmacy, Mangaluru had organized an orientation programme for their B.Pharm/D.Pharm students at PACE Auditorium. KCCI Immediate Past President, Shri. M. Ganesh Kamath was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Shri Ganesh Kamath along with Shri Janab Izzudhheen Kausari, Imam, PACE Prayer Hall jointly inaugurated the newly built classrooms. Also present on the occasion were Dr Surfraz J Hasim, Principal- PAFGC and other dignitaries.
09-10-2023	–	10.30 a. m.	–	State GST consultative meeting was held at Vanijya Terige Bhavan, Mangaluru. KCCI submitted the representation with regard to grievances received from the members to the Joint Commissioner of GST (Admin), Smt. Meera Pandit. KCCI GST Sub-committee Chairman, CA Keshava N. Ballakuraya, Past KCCI Hon. Treasurer, Shri Ganesh Bhat, members of KCCI GST Sub-committee and others attended the meeting.
		03.30 p. m.	–	The first meeting of the GST Sub-committee of KCCI for the year 2023-24 was convened at the Conference room of KCCI. The meeting was chaired by the Chairman of the KCCI GST Sub-committee, CA Keshava N. Ballakuraya. Present at the meeting were KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V Prabhu, Vice-President, Shri Anand G Pai, Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Secretaries, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar and Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor and other members of the committee, Shri M. Ganesh Bhat and Shri Adv. Abdul Khader Iddya.
10-10-2023	–	4.00 p. m.	–	KCCI President CA Ananthesh V Prabhu called on Mangaluru City Corporation Commissioner, Shri Anand CL, Mayor of Mangaluru, Shri Sudheer Shetty Kannur, Deputy Mayor of Mangaluru, Ms. Sunitha at their offices in Mangaluru City Corporation and briefed about the chamber activities and also invited them to the Chamber to address the members. KCCI Vice President, Shri Anand Pai, KCCI Hon. Secretaries, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar and Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor were also present on the occasion.
11-10-2023	–	10.00 a. m.	–	Branch MSME Development & Facilitation Office, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India, Mangaluru in association with District Industries Centre, Govt. of Karnakata, Mangaluru, Kanara Industries Associaiton (KIA), Baikampady, Mangaluru and District Small Scale Industries Association (DSIA), Yeyyadi, Mangaluru had organized the inauguration of Vendor Development Programme & Industrial Exhibition, MSME EXPO 2023 at Town Hall, Mangaluru. The event was inaugurated by Shri N Vinaya Hegde, President, Nitte Education Trust & Chancellor, Nitte (Deemed to be University). Chief Guest on the occasion was Shri Joby Jose, DGM, SBI, Mangaluru. Shri Devaraj K, IEDS, Joint Director, Br. MSME DFO, Mangaluru presided over the event. KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V Prabhu was one of the Guests of Honour at the event.
		4.30 p. m.	–	The Seventh Meeting of the Board of KCCI for the financial year 2023-24 and the First Meeting of the new committee of KCCI was held at the Board Room of KCCI. CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu, the newly elected President, KCCI chaired the meeting in the presence of Office Bearers and the Directors.
12-10-2023		11.00 a. m.	–	Postal Forum meeting was held at Head Post Office (HPO), Mangaluru on the occasion of World Postal Day 2023. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Post Master, Smt. Seethamma, HPO. Shri K. Surendra Prabhu, representing member of KCCI attended this meeting.
		11.00 a. m.	–	KCCI called on the Commissioner of Central Excise and Central Tax, Shri S. Kesava Narayana Reddy I.R.S at his office in Mangaluru. KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V Prabhu briefed about the activities of the Chamber. Chairman of GST Sub-committee of KCCI, CA Keshava N Ballakuraya submitted the memorandum of the GST issues faced by the trade and industries of this region. Others present at the meeting were Hon Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, KCCI GST sub-committee member Shri Abdul Khader Iddya and Chief Operating Officer of KCCI, Shri Mytreya A.
13-10-2023	–	11.00 a. m.	–	Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Young Indians (Yi), Mangaluru in association with Entrepreneurship & Consultancy, St. Aloysius College, Autonomous, Mangaluru organized Yi Mangaluru- Yi Entrepreneurship, ‘Conversation with Local Entrepreneur’ at Fr. Robert Sequeira Hall, St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru. Chief Guest for the event was KCCI President and Convenor, Agri & Food Processing Panel, CII, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu.
		5.30 p. m.	–	Shri Mahendra, from Loblaw group with Quality Natural Foods as Quality/ Food Safety and regulatory affairs, visited KCCI and briefed the Directors on the international trade opportunities on exports of agricultural and allied commodities to Canada. KCCI President CA Ananthesh V Prabhu welcomed and introduced him to the Directors. Present on the occasion were KCCI Vice President, Shri Anand Pai, Hon. Treasurer, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon. Secretaries, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar and Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor, Director, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed and Chairman of Ecology, Environment, Road Transport, Public Safety & Social Causes sub-committee of KCCI, Shri Yathish Baikampady.
15-10-2023	–	06.00 a. m.	–	‘RIDE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP’- a Cycle Rally was organized by YOUNG INDIANS (Yi) near Mangala Stadium, Mangaluru. Yi Chapter Chairperson, Ms. Sameeksha Shetty, KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V Prabhu, Chapter Co-Chairperson of Yi and Director of KCCI, Ms. Athmika Amin, Directors of KCCI Shri Aditya Pai, Shri Ashith Hegde and many others participated in the event.
18-10-2023	–	10.00 a. m.	–	KCCI President, CA Ananthesh V Prabhu called on District In-charge Minister and Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of Karnataka, Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao at Circuit House, Mangaluru. He invited him to visit the Chamber in the coming days for an interactive session with the KCCI members.

The 83^rd Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’)

by KCCI | Sep 30, 2023 | News and Events

The 83^rd Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’) of the Members of Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (the Chamber) was held on September 30, 2023 at the Registered Office of the Chamber situated at Chamber Building, Bunder, Mangaluru. CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu was elected as the new President of KCCI. Shri Anand G Pai was elected as the Vice-President, CA Abdur Rahman Musba as the Honorary Treasurer, Shri P. B. Ahmed Mudassar and Shri Ashwin Pai Maroor were elected as Honorary Secretaries. Shri Nitte Yathiraj Shetty, Shri Amith Ramachandra, Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar, Shri Ashith B. Hegde, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, Shri B. A. Nazeer, Ms. Athmika Amin, Shri Aditya Padmanabha Pai, Shri Vincent Cutinha, CA Nandagopal Shenoy, Shri Jeethan Allen Sequeira and Shri Sujir Prasad Nayak were elected as the Directors of the KCCI.

The Renovated Chamber Building was inaugurated

by KCCI | Sep 26, 2023 | News and Events

The Renovated Chamber Building was inaugurated on Monday, 25th September 2023 by Shri Sanjay Varma Managing Director (Additional Charge) & Director (Refinery) Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd., Mangaluru. President Shri Ganesh Kamath, Vice President – Shri Ananthesh V Prabhu, Hon. Secretaries Shri B.A. Nazeer and Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar , Board of Directors, Past Presidents, Sub Committee heads, KCCI Members & other invitees were present on the occasion. The team of Ar. Niren Jain executed a magnificent makeover of our chamber building.