CHAMBER AT WORK MAY – JUNE 2022
12-05-2022 4.30 p. m. The Kaigarika Adalath programme was held at Dr. T.M.A Pai International Convention Hall, Mangaluru. The meeting was chaired by Hon’ble Minister of Medium & Large – Scale Industries, Govt. of Karnataka, Dr. Murugesh R. Nirani. Various industry associations participated in the interactive meet to discuss about various issues concerning industries. KCCI President Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor attended the meeting.
18-05-2022 4.30 p .m. The Second Meeting of the Board of KCCI for the financial year 2022-23 and the eighth meeting of the present committee of KCCI was held at the Board Room of KCCI, Chamber building, Mangaluru. Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor, President, KCCI chaired the meeting. Directors and special invitees were present in the meeting.
24-05-2022 10.00 a. m. Government of India, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of Karnataka, NAPS (National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme), Kaushalya Karnataka and UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) jointly organized district level “Advantage Apprenticeship Awareness Program” at Hotel Deepa Comforts, Mangaluru. Shri Isaac Vas, President, Kanara Industries Association (KIA) delivered his welcome address. Shri Hemachandra, District Skill Development Officer, Dakshina Kannada, gave an overview of District Skill Development and Apprenticeship promotional activities. Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor, KCCI President addressed the gathering. Also present were Shri Prakash Rao Kalbhavi, Vice Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Mangaluru and Ms. Athmika Amin, Hon. Secretary, KIA who presented their views on the role of apprenticeship in the organization. Closing remarks was given by Shri Hemachandra, District Skill Development Officer, Dakshina Kannada.
31-05-2022 4.30 p. m. An informal meeting was called by Shri Sanjay D’Souza, Business Head, Emerging Enterprises Group, HDFC Bank, at the conference Hall of KCCI. He briefed the President, Office-Bearers and Directors on various financial assistance by the bank to the MSMEs. President Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor welcomed the group from the HDFC bank. Feedback and suggestions about their services were taken by the bank. Other officers from the group were Shri Purna Nayak, Regional Head, Karnataka, Shri Vinup Thankappan, Territory Head, Mangaluru, Shri Prakash Padiyar, Relationship Manager, Mangaluru, Shri Chidananda Shetty, Cluster Head, Mangaluru, Shri Rajesh Pai, Manager, Kottara Branch. Vice President Shri M. Ganesh Kamath commended the developments in their service through digitalization. Others present from KCCI were Hon. Treasurer CA. Abdur Rahman Musba, Directors Shri Divakar Pai Kochikar, Shri Amit Ramachandra, Ms. Athmika Amin, Shri Vincent Cutinha, Past Presidents Shri P. B. Abdul Hameed, Shri G. G. Mohandas Prabhu and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya.
04-06-2022 5.00 p. m. The 15th City Level Advisory Committee Meeting of Mangaluru Smart City Limited was held at the Court Hall of Deputy Commissioner’s office, Mangaluru. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada District Dr. Rajendra K. V., I.A.S, KCCI was represented by its President Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor.
05-06-2022 9.30 a. m. KCCI celebrated World Environment Day by planting a sapling at the KCCI premises. KCCI Past President Shri P. B. Abdul Hameed graced the event by planting the sapling. Present on the occasion were KCCI President Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor, Vice-President Shri M. Ganesh Kamath, Director Shri P. B. Ahmad Mudassar, Past Hon. Treasurer Shri Ahmad Bava and staff of KCCI.
06-06-2022 10.00 a. m. Department of Commerce (Professional), St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru organized Professional Day at their Robert Sequeira Auditorium, Loyola Centre for Research and Innovation (LRCI). Principal of St. Aloysius College, Rev. Dr. Praveen Martis S. J. presented the key note address. Chief Guest for the event KCCI President, Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor addressed the students. Other Guests of Honour were Shri B. A. Nazeer, Director, KCCI and Shri P. B. Ahmed Mudasar, Director and Incharge of Industry Academia Interconnect, KCCI and Shri Mytreya, Chief Operating Officer, KCCI. Dr. Alwyn Vincent D’sa, Registrar, St. Aloysius College also addressed the students. Dr. Zeena Flavia D’Souza, HoD – B.com professional welcomed the guests. Ms. Ruth Samantha Almeida, Convener gave the vote of thanks.
07-06-2022 12 noon District Consultative committee meeting of GST (Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts) was held in GST office, Mangaluru to discuss about various issues related to GST. The meeting was chaired by Ms. Meera Suresh Pandit, Joint Commissioner, Administration, DGSTO- Mangaluru. Various tax practitioners from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts attended the meeting. KCCI was represented by its Hon. Secretary CA. Ananthesh V. Prabhu
10-06-2022 3.00 p. m. The third meeting of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Karnataka State Council 2022-23, was held at hotel Avatar, Attavar, Mangaluru. The meeting was followed by an interactive session with Shri Kamal Bali, Deputy Chairman, CII Southern Region, and President & Managing Director, Volvo India Pvt. Ltd. Panel discussion was held on “Navigating the new normal: Building Resilience, Finding Opportunities, and Managing Growth” by Past Chairman of CII Karnataka with Mangaluru members. KCCI President Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor attended the meeting.
16-06-2022 10.30 a. m. KCCI organized Industrial visit to the BBA and B.com – Logistics and Supply Chain Management students of P.A First Grade college, Nadupadavu, Mangaluru, at Deccan Plast Industries, Baikampady, Mangaluru. Shri Nizamuddin M M, Manager, Deccan Plast Industries oriented the students at the manufacturing plant.
18-06-2022 6.30 p. m. KCCI Members’ Day Conclave 2022 was held at Dr. T. M. A. Pai International Convention Centre, M. G. Road, Mangaluru. Members’ Day Lecture was delivered by Chief Guest, Shri Shrinivas V. Dempo, Chairman, Dempo Group of Companies, Goa who enthralled the audience with his inspiring lecture. Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor, KCCI President welcomed Shri Dempo, Board of Directors, Past Presidents, committee members, members and invitees. The Past Presidents were honoured by Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor. Shri M. Ganesh Kamath, Convenor and Vice-President, KCCI introduced Shri Dempo to the audience. Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, Hon. Secretary, KCCI gave the vote of thanks. The event was compered by Smt. Vathika Pai, Past President of KCCI.
22 & 23-06-2022 1.45 p. m. KCCI organized industrial visits to the BBA – Aviation and Hospitality Management students of P.A First Grade college, Nadupadavu, Mangaluru, at Hotel Avatar, Attavar, Mangaluru. Executive Director, Shri Prashant Aroor, Hotel Avatar and his team extended their hospitality and guided the students across various services they offered and also the career opportunities in this industry.
23-06-2022 3.00 p. m. KCCI organized an industrial visit to the BBA – Aviation and Hospitality Management students of P.A First Grade college, Nadupadavu, Mangaluru, at the Hotel Ocean Pearl, Kodialbail, Mangaluru. Ms. Sulochana Shetty, HR Manager and Shri Sai Kapil, Flight Catering Manager, Hotel Ocean Pearl, briefed the students about various services they offered to the customers.
25-06-2022 11.00 a. m. KCCI organized an industrial visit to the B.SC – Food Technology students of P. A. First Grade college, Nadupadavu, Mangaluru, at Aruna Industries, Padubidri, Mangaluru district. Shri Sukumar C. Shriyan, General Manager, Ms. Krithika R Bangera, Junior HR Officer,  Shri Sukesh S. Suvarna, Supervisor, Aruna Industries, oriented the students at the manufacturing plant and briefed them about their various consumer products.
27-06-2022 3.00 p. m. Mangaluru Branch of Southern India Regional Council (SIRC) of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) celebrated International MSME Day by organizing a CPE seminar on the topic, ‘Role of CA as a Business Solution Provider to MSMEs’. The event was held at ICAI Bhavan, Mahendra Arcade, Mangaluru. KCCI President Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor was the Chief Guest on the occasion. CA Aditya Kuchibhotla from Bengaluru was the resource person.
27-06-2022 5.00 p. m. CHD (Centre for Health Development) group celebrated their eighth Foundation Day by organizing a discussion on “Public Health in all policies” . The event was held at the Vajra Hall, Moti Mahal, Mangaluru. Dr. Edmond Fernandes, Founder and CEO, CHD Group welcomed the gathering. Guests of Honour for the event were His Excellency Shri Federico Salas Lotfe, Ambassador of Mexico to India and Dr. Harsha Somaroo, President, Public Health Association of South Africa.  KCCI Hon. Secretary and Director Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed and Chief Operating Officer Shri Mytreya attended the event.
28-06-2022 4.15 p. m. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between KCCI and SDM college of Business Management, Mangaluru at the KCCI President’s Chamber. KCCI President Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor and Vice Principal of the college Asst. Prof. Dr. Muralidhara Rao K. S, exchanged the MoU. Present on the occasion were Asst. Prof. Dr. Prasannakumara T, SDM college and Office Bearers of KCCI, CA Abdur Rahman Musba, Hon.Treasurer, Shri Nissar Fakeer Mohammed and CA. Ananthesh V Prabhu, the Hon. Secretaries and Chief Operating Officer, Shri Mytreya A. 
4.30 p. m. The Third meeting of the Board of KCCI for the financial year 2022-23 and the ninth meeting of the present committee of KCCI was held at the Board Room of KCCI. President Shri Shashidhar Pai Maroor chaired the meeting. The meeting was attended by the Directors and special invitees.