FORTHCOMING PROGRAMMES AT KCCI
Chamber at Work
APRIL 2010
- 05.04.2010 - An address & interactive meeting with Shri Shashi Tharoor, Hon'ble Minister of State
for External Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi is addressing the gathering
during an Interactive Meeting held at the Meeting Hall of KCCI.
- 13.04.2010 - An address & interactive meeting with Mr. Kavim V Bhatnagar, MBA, PhD, On
Deputation from Government of Madhya Pradesh Invest India Economic Foundation
addressed Chamber Members on "New Pension System" at the Conference Room
of KCCI.
- 19.04.2010 - A meeting of the Regional Advisory Committee was held at Conference
Hall, Central Excise, Mangalore. Sri M. Ganesh Bhat, KCCI Nominee attended.
A meeting of the Public Grievance Cell was held at Conference Hall, Central
Excise, Mangalore. Sri M. Ganesh Bhat, KCCI Nominee attended.
KCCI has been selected as the 3rd Examination Centre in India for holding ICS
Professional Qualifying Examination which commenced from 19th April, 2010 at
KCCI Conference Room.
- 23.04.2010 -A meeting of the Tourism Sub-committee of KCCI was held at KCCI Conference
Room.
A meeting of the APMC Sub-committee of KCCI was held at KCCI Conference Room.
- 24.04.2010 -A Meeting with Dakshina Kannada District-in-Charge Secretary Sri B S Ram
Prasad was held at Court Hall of D.C.'s Office. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President
attended.
- 27.04.2010 -A meeting on Industrial Areas Plot / Land Allotment High Power Committee was held
at office of the Joint Director, D.I.C., Yeyyadi, Mangalore. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath,
President attended.
- 28.042010 - The Office-bearers meeting was held at the Board Room of KCCI.
The Board meeting of KCCI was held at the Board Room.
MARCH 2010
- 03.03.2010 - A meeting with Deeptha Thattai, Asst. Professor, Civil Engineering Dept., SRM
University, T.N. on Coastal Study on Sea Erosion. Capt. John P. Menezes, Former
President & Chairman, Shipping & Port Relations Sub Committee of KCCI and Office-
bearers attended.
- 04.03.2010 - The District Level Single Window Agency Meeting was held at D.C´s Office Court
Hall, Mangalore. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President attended.
- 06.03.2010 - The Gateway Hotel inaugurated 3G Mobile Voice Data Services of BSNL, D.K.
Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President and Office-bearers attended.
The Board meeting of KCCI was held at the Board Room.
- 09.03.2010 - The 17th Board meeting of Mangalore SEZ Limited was held at the Board Room of
ONGC, New Delhi. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President, KCCI, Director, MSEZ Limited
attended.
- 12.03.2010 - A meeting with Traders of Bunder area regarding Excise Department Raids and
Seizure of Jaggary was held at KCCI Conference Room.
Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President attended as Guest and inaugurated
Entrepreneurship Development Workshop conducted by the St. Aloysius Institute of
Management and Information Technology (AIMIT) for MBA Students at St. Aloysius
College, Beeri.
- 20.03.2010 - An address & interactive meeting with CA. Sanjay M. Dhariwal, Partner, Dhariwal &
Sreenivas, Director-DNS Consulting Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore on "An Overview of Goods
and Service Tax" was held at KCCI Hall.
District Small Industries Association, Udupi conducted an Inaugural function and
Audio Visual Presentation on "Indo German Trade Relations... Decisively Surging
Ahead...." at Hotel Fortune Inn Valley View Manipal. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President
Inaugurated the function.
- 22.03.2010 - A meeting with KCCI Member Industrial of CRZ area on "Self-Assessment Scheme"
was held at the Conference Hall of KCCI.
- 26.03.2010 - A meeting of Mangalore SEZ Ltd. was held at the New Delhi. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath,
President, KCCI, Director, MSEZ Limited attended.
- 27.03.2010 - Airport Advisory Committee Meeting was held the Conference Hall, Terminal Building,
Bajpe Airport. Sri G. G. Mohandas Prabhu, Vice-president.
- 28.03.2010 - Mangalore - New Delhi Flight Service was inaugurated at New Delhi. KCCI, President Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, travelled from New Delhi to Mangalore in this inaugural Flight
- He was warmly welcomed at the Mangalore Airport by KCCI Office bearers & others.
- 29.03.2010 - The 5th Ordinary Meeting of the New Mangalore Port Trust Board for the year
2009-10 was held in the Board Room of NMPT. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President,
Director NMPT attended.
FEBRUARY 2010
- 01.02.2010 - Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President addressed Rotary Club of Mangalore Mid Town.
A Condolence Meet to Sri Subhir Raha, Honorary Member of KCCI was held at
KCCI.
- 02.02.2010 - A meeting of the Membership Services sub-committee of KCCI was held at the
Conference Hall of KCCI.
- 03.02.2010 - A meeting of the APMC sub-committee of KCCI was held at the Conference Hall
of KCCI.
- 05.02.2010 - A meeting of the KCCI Members Day Celebration Sub-Committee was held at
the Conference Hall of KCCI.
The gala events i.e. Doubles Shuttle Badminton Tournament and Table Tennis on
eve of KCCI 25th Members Day was held at U. S. Mallya Indoor Stadium, Mangalore.
- 06.02.2010 - The Office-bearers meeting was held at the Board Room of KCCI.
The Board meeting of KCCI was held at the Board Room.
- 07.02.2010 - The gala events i.e. Sports, Cricket Match and Tug of War on eve of KCCI 25th
Members Day was held at St. Aloysius College Centenary Grounds, Mangalore.
- 08.02.2010 - A meeting of the Regional Advisory Committee was held at Conference Hall, Central
Excise, Mangalore. Sri M. Ganesh Bhat, KCCI Nominee attended.
A meeting of the Public Grievance Cell was held at Conference Hall, Central Excise,
Mangalore. Sri M. Ganesh Bhat, KCCI Nominee attended.
A meeting of the KCCI Members Day Celebration Sub-Committee was held at
the Conference Hall of KCCI.
- 09.02.2010 - District Level Workshop for apprentice of ITI 2010 was held at Kadri hills,
Mangalore. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President attended as President of
Centre of Excellence.
- 12.02.2010 KCCI Board of Directors meeting regarding Members Day was held at the Conference
Hall of KCCI.
- 13.02.2010 - A meeting of the APMC sub-committee of KCCI was held at the Conference Hall
of KCCI.
An interactive meeting with Shri Murugesh R Nirani, Hon`ble Minister for Large &
Medium Scale Industries, Government of Karnataka on Problems of Industries in
D. K. District was held at KCCI Hall.
- 14.02.2010 - KCCI 25th Members' Day Celebration was held at Canara High School Main Campus,
Mangalore.
- 16.02.2010 - A meeting on "Tourism Task Force" was held at the Conference Hall of KCCI.
- 20.02.2010 - State Pre-budget discussion was held at Vidhana Soudha Bangalore. Sri Srinivas S.
Kamath, President and Sri G. G. Mohandas Prabhu, Vice-president attended.
- 24.02.2010 - Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President attended as Guest of Honour during the
Central Excise Day Celebration held at Bejai Church Hall.
A meeting on Industrial Areas Plot / Land Allotment High Power Committee was held at office of the Joint Director, D.I.C., Yeyyadi, Mangalore. Sri B. Chandrakanth Rao, Hon. Secretary attended.
Workshop on New Pension Scheme (GoI, Finance Minister & ADB Project) and to extend New Pension Scheme in Mangalore was held at Deepa Comforts. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President attended.
- 25.02.2010 - Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President attended as a Guest for MSME, KSIA Vendor
Development Programme at KSIA.
A meeting of the Administrative and Management sub-committee of KCCI was
held at the Conference Hall of KCCI.
An Interactive Meeting with Sri Jagdip Ahluwalia, Founding Secretary,
Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston and Executive Director of the Chamber was held at Meeting Hall.
- 26.02.2010 - A Seminar on "Food Regulations and Voluntary Certifications" was held at The Gateway Hotel, Mangalore.
- 27.02.2010 - A meeting of the Membership Services sub-committee of KCCI was held at the
Conference Hall of KCCI.
- 28.02.2010 - Industrial Training Centre, Kadri Hill, Mangalore celebrated its Golden Jubilee Year. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President attended as a special invitee.
JANUARY 2010
- 04.01.2010 - A meeting of the Office bearers and KCCI Members Day Celebration
Sub-Committee was held at the conference hall of KCCI.
- 08.01.2010 - A meeting of the KCCI Members Day Celebration Sub-Committee was held at the
conference hall of KCCI.
- 09.01.2010 - A farewell Dinner Meet with Sri R. S. Sidhu, IRS, Commissioner of Customs.
- 11.01.2010 - The Board meeting of KCCI was held at the Board Room.
An address on Bridging the Gap Towards Equality in India by Ms. Mabel Rebello,
Hon'ble Member of Parliament [Rajya Sabha], Jharkhand was held at the Meeting
Hall of KCCI.
A meeting on preparation for celebration of District Level Republic Day
Celebration was held at D.C's Office Hall.
- 12.01.2010 - A meeting of the KCCI Members Day Celebration Sub-Committee was held at the
conference hall of KCCI.
- 13.01.2010 - Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President attended as Chief Guest at the Annual Day of
Raj Academy.
- 15.01.2010 - A Condolence Meet to Late A. Mohan Rao, Chief General Manager, Corporation
Bank. Sri B. Chandrakanth Rao, Hon. Secretary attended.
A meeting of the APMC Sub-Committee of KCCI was held at the conference hall
of KCCI.
A meeting of the KCCI Members Day Celebration Sub-Committee was held at the
conference hall of KCCI.
- 16.01.2010 - The 4th Ordinary Meeting of the NMPT Board was held at the NMPT Board
Room, Panambur, Mangalore. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President attended.
A meeting of the Editorial Board sub-committee of KCCI was held at the
conference hall of KCCI.
A meeting of the Membership Services sub-committee of KCCI was held at the
conference hall of KCCI.
A Seminar on "Mangalore Tourism Conclave" was held at the Meeting Hall of
KCCI.
- 19.01.2010 A meeting of the KCCI Members Day Celebration Sub-Committee was held at the
conference hall of KCCI.
- 21.01.2010 - A Dinner meet with new Managing Director of MSEZ Mr. Rajeev Bangh was held
at Mangalore Club.
- 22.01.2010 - FKCCI Managing Committee Meeting was held at Bangalore.
- 23.01.2010 - Annual Meeting of Pilikula Nisarga Dhama was held at Science Centre of Nisarga
Dhama.
A felicitation to Prof. K. M. Kaveriappa, Vice-Chancellor of Mangalore University
was held at Mangalore University. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President attended as
Chief Guest.
- 27.01.2010 - A meeting of DRUCC was held at Palakkad Divisional Office. Sri G. G.
Mohandas Prabhu, Vice-President and Member DRUCC attended.
An International Customs Day Celebration was held at New Customs House,
Panambur, Mangalore. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President attended as
Chief Guest.
- 29.01.2010 - A meeting on CGTMSE was held by DSIA at the KCCI Meeting Hall. KCCI
Office-bearers, Directors and Members attended.
DECEMBER 2009
- A meeting of the KCCI Members Day Celebration Sub-Committee was held at conference hall of KCCI was held on 01.12.2009.
- Sri G. G. Mohandas Prabhu, Vice-President met Deputy Commissioner and discussed with him regarding NH - NHAI etc. on 02.12.2009.
- The 137th District Consultative Committee Meeting (Under Lead Bank Scheme) was held at Dakshina Kannada District, Zilla Panchayat, Meeting Hall, Kottara, Mangalore was held on 03.12.2009. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President attended.
- Sri G. G. Mohandas Prabhu, Vice-President met Sri Prashanth N. Gawasane, Project Director, NHAI, Mangalore and discussed with him regarding National Highways etc. on 03.12.2009.
- Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President along with office-bearers met Sri G. K. Vasan, Hon'ble Union Minister of Shipping during his visit to New Mangalore Port Trust Chairman's Office on 04.12.2009.
- AIR Recording of a talk in english "Infrastructure for Development undivided Dakshina Kannada District" was held on 07.12.2009. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President attended.
- A meeting on Industrial Infrastructure Upgradation was held at District Industry Centre, Yeyyadi, Mangalore on 08.12.2009.
- A meeting on Industrial Areas Plot / Land Allotment High Power Committee was held at office of the Joint Director, D.I.C., Yeyyadi, Mangalore on 08.12.2009.
- The Board meeting of KCCI was held at the Board Room on 10.12.2009.
- A Seminar on Bank Loan Ratings by Senior Officials of ICRA Limited, Bangalore was held at the Meeting Hall of KCCI on 11.12.2009.
- A meeting regarding Re-opening of Prepaid Autorikshaw Booth/Stand at Mangalore Central Railway Station and KSRTC Bus Stand was held at D. C´s Office Hall on 11.12.2009. Sri G. G. Mohandas Prabhu, Vice-President attended.
- A meeting on Industrial Development in D. K. at Infosys IT SEZ, Pajeer, Kairangala with Sri V. P. Baligar,IAS Principal Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of Karnataka was held on 12.12.2009. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President, Sri G. G. Mohandas Prabhu, Vice-President and Sri B. Chandrakanth Rao and Sri Mohammed Ameen, Hon. Secretaries, KCCI attended.
- An address by Sri P. G. Ramesh, M.Sc.,KMAS, Commissioner, MUDA, Mangalore on "Master Plan - II - 2021" was held at the Meeting Hall of KCCI on 14.12.2009.
- A meeting of the Shipping & Port Relations sub-committee of KCCI was held at the conference hall of KCCI on 16.12.2009.
- A meeting of the Editorial Board sub-committee of KCCI was held at the conference hall of KCCI on 16.12.2009.
- The Joint Hearing meeting convened by TAMP was held at NMPT on 17.12.2009. Capt. J. P. Menezes, Former President of KCCI and Sri Mohammed Ameen, Hon. Secetary attended.
- A meeting regarding progress of employment in 8 districts was held at Dakshina Kannada District Small Industries Association, Yeyyadi, Mangalore on 18.12.2009. Sri Jeevan Saldanha, Dirctor and Chairman of Small Scale Industry Sub-committee of KCCI attended.
- Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President attended as Chief Guest at the Annual Christmas programme at Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore on 18.12.2009.
- The District Level Single Window Committee meeting was held on 21.12.2009 at Deputy Commissioners Office. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President attended.
- A meeting of the KCCI Members Day Celebration Sub-Committee was held at the conference hall of KCCI on 24.12.2009.
- The 16th Board meeting of Mangalore SEZ Ltd. was held at the Board Room of ONGC, New Delhi on 29.12.2009. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President attended.
- A meeting of the State Taxation and VAT sub-committee of KCCI was held at the conference hall of KCCI on 29.12.2009.
NOVEMBER 2009
- A meeting of the Small Industries Sub-Committee of KCCI to draw points for discussion with Mr. Dinesh Rai, Secretary to GoI, MSME Department was held at conference hall of KCCI on 02.11.2009.
- An Inter-action meet with Sri Dinesh Rai, IAS, Secretary Ministry of MSME Government of India was held at the Gateway Hotel, Mangalore on 03.11.2009. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President, Sri G. G. Mohandas Prabhu, Vice-President, Sri B. Chandrakanth Rao and Sri Mohammed Ameen, Hon. Secretaries and Sri Jeevan Saldanha, Director and Chairman, Small Scale Industries Sub-Committee of KCCI attended.
- The FICCI Research Associates visited KCCI and met Sri Jeevan Saldanha, Director and Chairman, Small Scale Industries Sub-committee of KCCI and discussed on Industrial Economic Survey on 04.11.2009.
- The Board meeting of KCCI was held at the Board Room on 05.11.2009.
- A meeting of the Shipping and Port Relations Sub-Committee of KCCI was held at conference hall of KCCI on 06.11.2009.
- The Managing Committee meeting of Red Cross Society was attended by Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President, KCCI on 10.11.2009.
- An address on Developmental Plans of Dakshina Kannada District by Sri V. Ponnuraj, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada District, Mangalore was held at KCCI Meeting Hall on 12.11.2009. During the occasion Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President, KCCI handed over Rs. 2,00,006-00 contribution to Deputy Commissioner for Karnataka Flood Relief. Total contribution to the cause by KCCI is Rs. 7,00,007-00.
- A meeting of the Central Excise, Service Tax and Public Relations Sub-Committee of KCCI was held at conference hall of KCCI on 13.11.2009.
- A Joint meeting of the Membership Development, Public Relations and Programmes Sub-Committee of KCCI was held at conference hall of KCCI on 16.11.2009.
- A meeting of the re-opening of prepaid Autorikshaw Booths / Stand at Mangalore Central Railway Station, KSRTC Bus Stand was held at conference hall of KCCI on 20.11.2009.
- A joint meeting with KCCI, FKCCI & KSIA on Issues and Challenges before Trade & Industry in Dakshina Kannada District was held at the Meeting Hall of KCCI on 30.11.2009.
OCTOBER 2009
- The Committee meeting of KCCI was held at KCCI Hall on 01.10.2009.
- A meeting on Recent Natural Calamities was held at D. C. Office on 05.10.2009.
- A meeting of the scheme of integration of persons with disabilities in the main stream of technical and vocational Education for 2009-10 was held at Principal's Chamber WPT, Bondel, Mangalore on 06.10.2009. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President attended.
- The Managing Committee Meeting of the Indian Red Cross Society, D. K. District Branch was held at Court Hall of D.C.'s Office on 06.10.2009. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President attended.
- The RAC meeting of the Central Excise and Service Tax was held at Conference Hall of Central Excise, Mangalore on 09.10.2009. Sri M. Ganesh Bhat, KCCI Nominee attended.
- A joint programme to celebrate the opening of British Deputy High Commission in karnataka organised by Mr. Richard Hyde, Deputy High Commissioner to Karnataka and Mr. Srinivas S. Kamath, President of KCCI was held at Goldfinch Hotel, Mangalore on 09.10.2009.
- A meeting of the VAT sub-committee of KCCI was held at the conference hall of KCCI on 10.10.2009.
- A meeting regarding NMPT Land and Port users was held at Board Room of KCCI on 14.10.2009.
- A meeting of KERC, Bangalore MESCOM petition to KERC hearing was held on 15th and 16th October, 2009 at D. C's Court Hall, Mangalore. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President and others attended.
- The National CTC Phase-out Plan held a Seminar on 'Selection & Safe use of Alternatives to CTC' at the Meeting Hall of KCCI on 20.10.2009.
- A meeting of the Income Tax & Company Law Sub-Committee of KCCI to draw Pre-Budget Memorandum to be submitted to the Union Finance Minister was held at conference hall of KCCI on 23.10.2009.
- A Seminar was held at DSIAM on 27.10.2009. Sri Nigam B. Vasani, Director attended.
- A meeting of the Office-bearers was held at the Board Room of KCCI on 27.10.2009.
- The SDM Business Management College held a Preparatory meeting in connection with a Seminar to be held on 31.10.2009 at T. V. Raman Pai Convention Hall, Mangalore on "World Tulu Conference - 2009 A Vision for the Next Generation - Diversion of Nethravati, Business and Economic Development" on 27.10.2009. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President attended.
- The District Employment Exchange Office, Mangalore held an Inaugural function of Human Resources Development Centre on 28.10.2009. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President was the Guest of Honour.
- The SDM Business Management College held a meeting in connection with a Seminar on "World Tulu Conference - 2009 A Vision for the Next Generation - Diversion of Nethravati, Business and Economic Development" on 31.10.2009. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President attended.
- An Indian Institute of Material Inaugural function of Mangalore Branch Management was held at Bhuvanendra Hall, Canara High School Main Campus on 31.10.2009. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President was the Guest of Honour.
September 2009
- A meeting of NITK - STEP was held on 02.09.2009.
- A meeting of the Energy & Power Sub-committee of KCCI was held at the conference hall of KCCI on 04.09.2009.
- An address and interactive meeting on "Current Status of Indian Economy and Swadeshi Point of View" by Sri S. Gurumurthy, FCA, Corporate Consultant and Leading Columnist and National Convenor of Swadeshi Jagaran Manch was held at the Meeting Hall of KCCI on 12.09.2009.
- A meeting of the U G Board of studies in Tourism and Travel Management was held at the department of Business Administration, Mangalore University on 19.09.2009. Capt. John Prasad Menezes, Former President of KCCI attended.
- The District Level Single Window Committee meeting was held on 22.09.2009 at Deputy Commissioners Office. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President attended.
- Inauguration of KCCI Website by Dr. M. Veerappa Moily, Hon’ble Union Minister of Law & Justice and Former Chief Minister of Karnataka during his address on “Legislative Stimulus to Commerce & Industry” at the Meeting Hall of KCCI on 23.09.2009.
- A Seminar on Infrastructure in Mangalore Threats and Opportunities to enterprises was held at St. Aloysius College. Sri G. G. Mohandas Prabhu, Vice-President attended as a guest speaker.
- A meeting of the U G Board of studies in Tourism and Travel Management was held at the department of Business Administration, Mangalore University on 26.09.2009. Capt. John Prasad Menezes, Former President of KCCI attended.
- A talk by Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President on "Infrastructure for Tourism Development in Undivided Dakshina Kannada District" on 27.09.2009 was Broadcasted by All India Radio.
- The 68th Annual General Meeting of KCCI was held at KCCI Meeting Hall and the New Board of KCCI for the year 2009-10 comprising 5 Office-bearers and 12 members was unanimously elected on 30.09.2009.
August 2009
- A meeting of Local Committee of ESIC was held on 03.08.2009. Sri R. D. Kini, Former President, KCCI attended.
- A meeting of the Shipping members with reference to implementation of National Tribunal Award disputs between NMPT & Port Unions was held at KCCI Conference Hall on 05.08.2009.
- A meeting of the Shipping members with reference to implementation of National Tribunal Award disputs between NMPT & Port Unions was held at KCCI Conference Hall on 06.08.2009.
- Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President called on Sri E. Ahammed, Hon'ble Minister of State for Railways during his visit to Mangalore on 10.08.2009 and submitted a memorandum on Extension of Train No.6517 from Bangalore / Yashwanthpur - Mangalore now extended upto Kannur in Kerala and starting of already sanctioned Bangalore / Yashwanthpur - Arasikere - Mangalore Day Trian No.6515.
- The Committee meeting of KCCI was held at KCCI Hall on 10.08.2009.
- Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President called on Dr M. Veerappa Moily, Hon'ble Union Minister of Law & Justice during his visit to Mangalore on 11.08.2009 and submitted a memorandum on the problems faced by the Indian citizens in connection with certain basic law and order.
- The DG, DIG of Karnataka Dr. Ajay Kumar Singh held a public contact programme at Karnataka Bank Hall on 11.08.2009. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath President, Sri G. G. Mohandas Prabhu, Vice-President and Other Office-bearers attended.
- The 15th meeting of the Board of Directors of the company was held at the Board Room of ONGC at New Delhi on 11.08.2009. Sri G. Giridhar Prabhu, Director and Member representing KCCI attended.
- The Independence Day was celebrated at KCCI. National Flag was hoisted by Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President on 15.08.2009 at the KCCI Building.
- The Kanara Small Industries Association (R), Baikampady, Mangalore and GTZ-Proklima International, New Delhi held a Seminar on "Selection and Safe use of Alternatives to CTC" on 18.08.2009 at KSIA Hall, Baikampady, Mangalore. Sri Nigam B. Vasani, Director, KCCI attended.
- The Dakshina Kannada District Level Communal Harmony peace integrity Committee meeting was held on 21.08.2009 at Deputy Commissioners Office. Sri Srinivas S. Kamath, President attended.
- A combined meeting of the RAC/PGC and Permanent Trade Facilitation Centre was held on 26.08.2009 at Conference Hall, New Customs House, Mangalore. Sri B. Nithyanad Shetty attended.
- A meeting of the Energy & Power Sub-committee of KCCI was held at the conference hall of KCCI on 26.08.2009.