Achievements

It maintains a close link with Government Departments and keeps itself fully informed of any changes in the Laws and Regulations concerning Trade, Commerce and Industry.
Members are given advice and guidance connected with their business and also of their privileges, duties and responsibilities.
Statistical information relating to trade movements, are collected, compiled and made available to the members at a nominal cost.
It functions as a Bureau for disseminating information among the trading interests inside India as well as with those outside the country.
In order to protect the image of our country as well as safeguard the interests of the foreign buyers of local commodities, Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Weight, Certificate of Quality etc. are issued on demand after making necessary inspection at a cost.
The Chamber is in regular touch with other District Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Karnataka on various matters.
It is affiliated to:
- Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry, New Delhi.
- Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Bangalore.
- Confederation of Indian Industry, (Southern Region), Chennai/Bangalore.
- Bangalore Chamber of Industry & Commerce, Bangalore.
- Indian Merchants' Chamber, Mumbai.
The Chamber assists in securing the correct interpretation and implementation of new laws promulgated by the Government and protects its members from improper implementations and misinterpretations.
The Chamber makes regular study of all economic activities in the district and offers suggestions and recommendations to the Government for implementation of development schemes. Some of the major schemes which were initiated by the Chamber and followed up to their successful implementations are :

FOCUS AREA / ACTION PLAN FOR 2008-2009
INFRASTRUCTURE
CDP [Comprehensive Development Plan] for Mangalore should be finalised immediately.
Broadening of certain Roads in Mangalore.
Feasibility study for setting up monorail in Mangalore
Water Problem.
Better Market facilities for Vegetable, Fish & Meat – Mangalore City Corporation
Better Toilet facilities in the Mangalore City Corporation limits.
Bus stand at various places in the Mangalore City Corporation limits.
Traffic Police: Surveillance system for Mangalore at all major junctions.
ROADS
Permanent solution to the Ghat Problems.
Roads / Over bridges completion under Port connectivity project.
Four Laning of Roads upto Udupi.
Four Laning of Roads from Kavoor to Airport.
Broadening of NH 48 from B.C.Road to Uppinangadi.
Broadening of State Highway from B.C.Road to Belthangady.
Broadening of NH 13 from Mangalore to Karkala.
AIRPORT
Air Cargo Complex
Completion of International Terminal at Bajpe.
Four laning of Roads from Kavoor to Airport
RAILWAYS
Additional train to Bangalore during day time/ additional coaches to existing train.
Development of 100 year old Mangalore Central both Platforms with better facilities and also at Mangalore Junction.
Kankanady - Padil Bajal under pass
Railway line upto Bajpe Airport from Kenjar for Cargo Movement & Passenger movement.
TAXES
Direct - Pre-budget Memorandum - Budget Analysis & Live - Post Budget Memorandum: - We want Commissioner as well as Commissioner of Income-tax Appeals who are functional in Mangalore.
Indirect: (Central)
Excise Duty - do –
Service Tax
Indirect (State) : K-VAT - Set-up help desk where letters written by members are replied and solutions arrived at.
TOURISM
Full fledged Tourism office for D.K.
Better facilities for Tourists at important Tourist Sites.
Conclave on Tourism
Encourage Private Tour operators to train Tour Guides.
BANKING
Conclave of Indian Bankers and International Bankers for promoting International Banking in Mangalore and SEZ.
INDUSTRY
Pending subsidy matter
Request for more place to set up of a new Industrial area
Programme on Export Management for one day with Vishweshwarayya Industrial Trade Centre for Exports.
Product display of Industrial products in Peru/ Chile, South America in co-ordination with Government of Karnataka.
Vendor development programme cum exhibition.
A product display exhibition in Mangalore for Machinery office equipment manufacturers.
Welcome other I.T. Giants like WIPRO, Satyam etc.
Upgradation of Basic Infrastructure facilities at existing Industrial Area at Baikampady.
SHIPPING INDUSTRY
Welcome Supply Chain Management groups.
Seminar on Shipping Practice : Interface between Professional on Water Front, Industry and other related Service Industry in Association with the Institute of Chartered Ship Brokers, London - Chennai Chapter
Port should provide facilities inside the Port for packing
ITI CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
MEMBERS
Bring out a Booklet on various Tax Laws which will act as a handbook. The handbook will be a Compendium of Guidance Note on the applicability of various Tax Laws. Basically an interface between Professionals, Trade & Industry. Income Tax P.F. Act Gratuity Act Bonus Act Excise Duty K-VAT Shops & Establishment Act Profession Tax
APMC MATTERS
Status of Market Sub Yard at Bunder and all other connected matters.
PASSPORT OFFICE
A full fledged Passport Office to be set up at Mangalore.
KCCI - PSI – CONNECT PROJECT
As a part of our Social Commitment for the benefit of workers of KCCI Members, KCCI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with PSI (Population Services International) to implement PSI-CONNECT Project i.e. to create awareness on HIV/ AIDS & TB at workplace. Under this Project – The number of factories covered - 52 No. of workers covered so far - 1635
PROGRAMMES / VALUE ADDITION TO MEMBERS
Monthly 2 meetings.
Seminar on Marine Products
Seminar on Banking
Seminar on Shipping Industry
Help Desk on VAT
Handbook on various Tax Laws Applicability do’s & don’ts /Information on Registration / Licensing Authorities to start up business/Industries.
Educative and interactive programmes/ workshops for better understanding of Tax Laws
Members Day