| CHAMBER AT WORK : JULY – AUG – SEP 2022 | ||||
| 04-07-2022 | – | 2.00 p. m. | – | An interactive meeting was held between the officials of Adani Mangaluru International Airport Ltd (AMIAL) and KCCI at the conference room of KCCI. KCCI President Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor welcomed Shri Nirav Shah, Chief Airport Officer and Shri Vipin Nair, Head, Human Resources from AMAIL. Shri Nirav Shah discussed various infrastructure development measures in the airport in the coming months and took suggestions from the members present in the meeting. KCCI Vice-President Shri Ganesh M. Kamath, Director Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Past President Shri P.B. Abdul Hameed and Chief Operating Officer Shri Mytreya were present. Hon. Secretary of KCCI, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed delivered the vote of thanks. |
| 13-07-2022 | – | 11.00 a. m. | – | An interactive meeting with Industrial Linkage Cell was organized by District Skill Development office, Mangaluru at Kanara Industries Association (KIA) Hall, Baikampady, Mangaluru. . KIA President Shri Isaac Vas welcomed the Chief Guest, Shri Hemachandra, District Skill Development Officer, Govt. of Karnataka and industry members who were present. Shri Hemachandra briefed the members about various state government schemes and also answered to the queries by the members. KCCI President Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor delivered the vote of thanks. |
| 16&17-07-2022 | – | 9.30 a. m. | – | State Level Conference of District Chambers of Commerce and Industry was jointly organized by Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI), Bengaluru and Karnatak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Hubballi at Hotel Denissons, Hubballi. Chief Guest on the occasion was Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri Basavaraj S. Bommai. Guest of Honour was Hon’ble Minister for Large and Medium Scale Industries, Govt. of Karnataka, Dr. Murugesh R. Nirani. FKCCI Bengaluru President, Dr. CA I.S. Prasad, KCCI Hubballi President, Shri Vinay J. Javali and other office bearers were present on the stage. Presidents/representatives of 30 district chambers of commerce across Karnataka participated in the two days conference. KCCI, Mangaluru was represented by its Director Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A. |
| 21-07-2022 | – | 11.30 a. m. | – | An Interactive meeting with Dakshina Kannada district officers, the heads of construction workers’ unions and construction owners’ unions was called by the Deputy Labour Commissioner (Nodal officer) (DLC -Construction Board), Govt. of Karnataka for Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Shivamogga districts, Shri K.V. Johnson at the Karmika Bhavan, Konchadi, Mangaluru to discuss about issues related to construction workers of the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. Representatives from various construction unions expressed their concerns and provided suggestions to the officers present. Assistant Labour Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada, Govt. of Karnataka, Shri Shivakumar also addressed the gathering. KCCI was represented by the Chief Operating Officer Shri Mytreya A. |
| 22-07-2022 | – | 4.30 p. m. | – | Regional Provident Fund commissioner – 1, Shri N. Gopalakrishnan met KCCI President Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor to brief about the PF scheme, Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) for members working in unorganized sectors. He sought KCCI support in the enrolment of members in this scheme. Section Supervisor, Shri Santhosh Kumar was also present in the meeting. Others present in the meeting were KCCI Vice President, Shri Ganesh M. Kamath, Hon. Secretaries and Directors, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed and Shri Ananthesh V. Prabhu, Directors of KCCI, Shri Amith Ramachandra and Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Chairman of KCCI Labour sub-committee, Shri Shamlal Yermal, Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A, Hon. Secretary of Dakshina Kannada Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, Shri K. Vilas Kumar, KCCI members, Shri Kirana Kumar and Shri Ujwal |
| 25-07-2022 | – | 11.00 a. m. | – | KCCI organized an industrial visit by the BBA (Aviation and Hospitality Management) students of P.A First Grade college, Nadupadavu, Mangaluru, at Adani Mangaluru International Airport, Mangaluru. Ms. Pooja and Ms. Suhani, Airport Customer Service Executives, explained about various departmental functions in the departure terminal for domestic and international passengers. Students were also taken to the arrival hall and customs clearance area and shown them the procedures. |
| 27-07-2022 | – | 2.30 p. m. | – | KCCI organized a seminar on ‘Decisions of the 47th GST Council Meeting and other relevant issues’ at the Meeting Hall of KCCI. Business owners, GST practitioners, accountants and students participated in the seminar. Smt. Hemalatha, Asst. Commissioner, SGSTO – 260 and CA Vikas Shenoy from Mangaluru addressed the seminar. KCCI President Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor welcomed the speakers and the audience. The speakers were introduced by KCCI Vice President, Shri Ganesh M. Kamath. CA Abdur Rahman Musba proposed the vote of thanks. |
| 28-07-2022 | – | 10.30 a. m. | – | District level Single Window committee and Kaigarika Spandana meeting was held at the District Industries Centre (DIC), Yeyyadi, Mangaluru. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada District, Dr. Rajendra K.V. Also present was Joint Director, DIC, Shri Gokuldas Nayak. KCCI President Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor attended the meeting. |
| 10-08-2022 | – | 2.45 p. m. | – | A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between KCCI and SDM Law College (SDMLC), Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Law, Mangaluru at the KCCI President’s Chamber. KCCI President Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor and Principal/Chairman of SDM Law College, Dr. Tharanath, exchanged the MoU. Present on the occasion were KCCI Hon. Secretaries and Directors, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed and Shri Ananthesh V. Prabhu, KCCI Director and In-charge of Industry- Academia Interconnect of KCCI, Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A., Dr. Shaheema A.S., Assistant Professor, SDMLC and Dr. Ashwini P., Assistant Professor, SDMLC. |
| 3.30 p. m. | – | KCCI organized a seminar on ‘Cyber Security – to prevent yourself and your business from cyber criminals and the bad hackers’, addressed by Shri Robinson D’Souza, Cyber Security Expert, at the Meeting Hall of KCCI. KCCI President, Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor welcomed the speaker and the guests. The speaker was introduced to the audience by the KCCI Vice-President, Shri Ganesh M Kamath. Business owners, academicians, students and other professionals attended the event. KCCI Hon. Secretary and Director, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed proposed the vote of thanks. Also present on stage was KCCI Hon. Secretary and Director, Shri Ananthesh V. Prabhu. | ||
| 12-08-2022 | – | 9.30 a. m. | – | Vivekananda College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Puttur, a centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research, P G Department of Commerce (M.Com), in association with IQAC organized one day national level Inter-Collegiate UG Commerce Fest, VYOM 2022 (Vibrant, Young and Outstanding Minds). at their PG Seminar Hall. The event was inaugurated by KCCI President, Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor. Present on the occasion was Dr. Sripathi Kalluraya, President, College Governing Council, Vivekananda College, Puttur |
| 3.00 p. m. | – | New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA), Mormugao Port Authority and Cochin Port Authority celebrated 25th year of PPP Investments in Major Ports, ‘Maritime Public-Private-Partnership Conclave 2022 at NMPA Business Development Centre, Panambur, Mangaluru. KCCI was represented by Director and Chairman of EXIM Cell of KCCI, Shri Jeethan Allen Sequeira who participated in the panel discussion on stakeholders’ perspective: current scenario, trends and developments. | ||
| 15-08-2022 | – | 9.00 a. m. | – | 76th Independence Day was celebrated at KCCI. Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor, President of KCCI hoisted the national flag. Event was attended by KCCI Vice President Shri Ganesh M Kamath, Hon. Secretary Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, Director and Editor of the journal Ms. Athmika Amin, Director Shri P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, Past Presidents of KCCI Shri Issac Vas, Smt. Vathika Pai, Shri G G Mohandas Prabhu, Shri Srinivas S. Kamath, Past Hon. Treasurers of KCCI, Shri M. Ahmed Bava and Shri Surendra Prabhu and the staff of KCCI. |
| 17-08-2022 | – | 9.00 a. m. | – | The Fifth Meeting of the Board of KCCI for the financial year 2022-23 and the eleventh meeting of the present committee of KCCI was held at the Board room of KCCI. Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor, President, KCCI chaired the meeting in the presence of Directors and special invitees. |
| 20-08-2022 | – | 10.00 a. m. | – | On the occasion of Amrith Mahotsav of India’s Independence, the World Konkani Centre commemorated the Konkani stalwarts who contributed to the framing of Indian Constitution. Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor, President, KCCI, unveiled the portraits of stalwarts at the World Konkani Hall of Fame, Rev. Fr. Anil D’Mello, Director, Fatima Retreat Centre, released the booklet on the five stalwarts. |
| 23-08-2022 | – | 11.30 a. m. | – | Stakeholders’ meeting was held virtually by The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India. KCCI was represented by its President Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor. Various initiatives on the infrastructure development of the airport were discussed. Suggestions from KCCI were also taken. |
| 26-08-2022 | – | 11.00 a. m. | – | The 16th Annual General Meeting of Mangalore SEZ Ltd was held through webex meeting platform. KCCI President Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor attended the meeting. |
| 01-09-2022 | – | 12.00 noon | – | KCCI organized a special lecture on ‘Opportunities and threats in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution’ at Shree Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College (SDM), Mangaluru. Prof. CA Lionel Aranha, Chairman of KCCI ADR Sub-Committee addressed the students. Also present on the occasion were Mrs. Deepa Salian, Faculty Convener, ADR Cell, SDM Law College, Dr. Shaheema A. S., Assistant Professor of Law, SDM Law College and KCCI Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A. |
| 07-09-2022 | – | 10.30 a. m. | – | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in association with Karnataka Bank Ltd., Mangaluru organized an Townhall Event, ‘Forex For You’ at Dr. T. M. A. Pai International Convention Center. The event was attended by various companies involved in EXIM trade, various banks and other associations. RBI Regional Director Shri R.Gurumurthy presided the event. Shri M S Mahabaleshwara, MD and CEO of Karnataka Bank addressed the gathering. RBI General Manager, Shri D.K. Kashyap, Deputy Commissioner of Customs, Shri Mithosh Raghavan P also addressed the gathering. The speakers briefed on RBI guidelines and directions, FEMA regulations, regulatory expectations in relation to foreign exchange transactions etc. KCCI was represented by CA B. Chandrakanth Rao, Chairman of KCCI Accounts and Audit committee and Chief Operating Office of KCCI, Shri Mytreya A. |
| 09-09-2022 | – | 9.30 a. m. | – | KCCI, KCCI ADR Centre in association with Mangalore SEZ Ltd. organized a workshop on ‘Contracts & Alternative Dispute Resolutions – Means of settling disputes outside the court room’. Prof. CA Lionel Aranha, Chairman of KCCI ADR Sub-Committee conducted the workshop. The workshop was well attended by representatives of companies operating within the Mangalore SEZ Ltd. Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor, President, KCCI welcomed the participants. Keynote address was delivered by Shri V. Suryanarayana, CEO, Mangalore SEZ Ltd. Also present on the occasion was CS Phani Bushan, Company Secretary of Mangalore SEZ Ltd. Chief Operating Officer of KCCI, Shri Mytreya A gave the vote of thanks. |
| 3.30 p. m. | – | CA Ananthesh V Prabhu, Hon. Secretary, KCCI inaugurated the Commerce Association of the Department of Commerce of St Aloysius College (Autonomous) for the year 2022 -23. He spoke on the importance of the commerce education to foster trade and industry and also the role played by KCCI in promoting trade in the region. | ||
| 10-09-2022 | – | 9.30 a. m. | – | Manipal Institue of Technology, Manipal and Innovation Centre, MAHE in association with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Mangalore, organized Academia-Industry Conclave 1.0. KCCI was represented by the President, Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor, Director and Incharge of Industry Academia Interconnect of KCCI, Shri P.B.Ahmed Mudassar addressed the gathering on Initiatives for Industries by KCCI and opportunities for students of the colleges having MoUs with KCCI. Chief Operating Officer of KCCI, Shri Mytreya A was also present. |
| 16-09-2022 | – | 2.30 p. m. | – | A workshop on GST departmental audit and annual return is organized by KCCI at their Meeting Hall. KCCI President, Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor delivered the welcome address. Vice-President, Shri Ganesh M Kamath introduced the speakers. Ms. Meera Pandit, Joint Commissioner, Commercial Tax, Mangaluru was the Chief Guest on the occasion who addressed the audience. CA Coline O. Rodrigues presented the topic on ‘GST Audit notices and how to respond to such notices’ and CA Vikas Shenoy spoke on ‘Filing of Form 9 under GST – its importance and implications’. KCCI Hon. Secretary, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed proposed the vote of thanks. Also present on stage were Hon. Treasurer of KCCI, CA Abdur Rahman Musba and Hon. Secretary, CA Ananthesh V. Prabhu. |
