Indian Chamber in association with Technowave ID Systems Private Limited is organizing a Seminar on
29
Feb
Reception to FICCI President Mr R Kanoria at 10 AM to 11.15 AM.
History
The Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Cochin, is one of the oldest organisations of its kind in the country. The Chamber has a chequered history. Facing several challenges boldly and upholding its avowed objectives during the pre-independence era, the Chamber could emerge as one of the premier Chambers of Commerce in India - thanks to the endurance, hardwork, sacrifice and vision of the founding fathers and worthy and dedicated successors.
ORIGIN
Towards the close of the nineteenth century, some of the Indian Merchants sat together and pondered deeply over the possibility of organising an Association to stimulate commercial enterprise and to protect, promote and safeguard the interests, privileges and rights of the Indian Business Community. The result of their deliberations was the formation of an association called “The Cochin Native Merchants’ Association” in 1897. That Association continued to function till 12th January 1912 when the name was changed to “Indian Chamber of Commerce”. Subsequently the word 'Industry' was added and the Organisation came to be called “Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry”.
Since its inception, the Chamber had to witness several vicissitudes and overcome many a stumbling block. This did not, however, dampen the enthusiasm of the builders of this Organisation, but instead, it helped them to draw greater inspiration for sustained and dedicated efforts towards making it vibrant and effective in all respects. Now the Chamber has emerged as one of the pioneer organisations of trade and industry.
STATUS
The Chamber's has been the accredited voice of the mercantile community duly recognised and respected by Governments of all hues and it enjoys representation on important committees constituted by the State and Central Governments and public utility services.
MANAGEMENT
The Management of the affairs of the Chamber is vested in a 28 member Committee. The President and the Vice-President are elected at the Annual General Meeting of the Chamber and hold office till the next AGM. The Secretary is the Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber.
AFFILIATION AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL
The Chamber is affiliated to the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the All India Organisation of Employers (AIOE), New Delhi.
SOCIAL INVOLVEMENT
While rendering useful and effective service to the business community, the Chamber has been making significant contributions in the fields of education, health services and other social welfare projects, as well. The pivotal role played by the Chamber in the establishment of The Cochin College, the construction of a Children’s Ward in the Mattancherry Women & Children’s Hospital as well as Children’s Park at Koovapadam, donation of a Cobalt Unit to the Government Hospital at Ernakulam, and handsome donations to educational & service institutions in and around the City, etc. provide ample proof of the active involvement of the Chamber in projects and programmes for the benefit of society at large. The latest in the series of such projects is an institution called "DISHA” meant for challenged children.
KNOWLEDGE SESSION ON ‘WAREHOUSE AUTOMATION & LOGISTICS' at 5 PM on Feb 24, 2012 at Hotel Le Meridien
Reception to FICCI President Mr R Kanoria at 10 AM to 11.15 AM on February 29, 2012
An Interactive Meeting with the Consul General of Australia Mr David Holly was held at Indian Chamber on Feb 10, 2012
Interactive Session with the Consul General of the Republic of South Africa in Mumbai, Mr Pule I Malefane was held on Jan 23,at Hotel Abad,Chullikal
An Interactive Session with Residents Association on the ban of Plastic Carry bags was held at 5.30pm on January 10,2012 at Chamber Auditorium
Indian Chamber joined Corporation of Kochi in their project to eradicate mosquito.Hand Fogging machines were fitted in the Bicycles donated by ICCI
Indian Chamber is organizing a Trade Facilitation Meeting on March 2, 2012. Details will follow soon..
An Agri Wisdom Seminar is organised by Indian Chamber on March 23, 2012. More details will follow...
Meeting of representatives of Management and PTA of Schools from West Kochi with RTO Ernakulam, ACP Traffic and Law and Order was held at ICCI
SME Summit was held on November 17, 2011 at Hotel Taj Gateway, Ernakulam organised jointly with Silicon India, Bangalore.
FICCI FLO Two Day Workshop on Challenges and Opportunities in SME Sector was held at Hotel Abad Plaza on October 28-29, 2011.
Presentation on the investment opportunities in the Special Investment Region in Dholera, Gujarat, was held on Nov 3, 2011 at Chamber Hall.
Trade Seminar in association with Hongkong Trade Development Council was held at Hotel Le Meridien on October 12, 2011.
