Dear Sir,

This is to inform you that we are receiving a very strong Business delegation of approx 100 companies from Turkey on 19th March at Delhi & 21st March at Mumbai. We are arranging one to one meeting with this delegation companies at both the specified locations. The companies are from various sectors like Construction & Building Materials, Food Products, Processing & Packaging, Automobile, Chemical, Defense, Cosmetics, Iron & Steel, Logistics, Textile, Leather Products, FMCG, Machinery, Plastic Products, Electrical Appliances, Furniture, Medical Equipment, Energy, Tourism etc.

I write this to request you to circulate the information amongst your members enabling them to benefit from these meetings. Attached herewith is the invitation. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

with regards
(Amit Tyagi)
Sr Asstt. Director
FICCI – BISNET
09810963688
www.ficci.com, www.ficci-b2b.com
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Meeting with Turkish Business Delegation
March 19, 2008 – Hotel Maurya Sheraton, New Delhi
March 21, 2008 – Hotel Hilton Towers, Mumbai
Dear Sir/Madam,

We are pleased to inform you that during the visit H.E. Mr. Kursad Tuzmen, Minister of State for Foreign Trade and Foreign Contracting Services accompanying with 80 members business delegation from Turkey, FICCI has been given special privilege to organise business meetings with the visiting Delegation, as per the following schedule:

Day                 :  March 19, 2008 (Delhi) & March 21, 2008 (Mumbai)
Time               :  10:00 A.M.(Followed by Lunch)

The business delegation will comprise of representatives from sectors like Construction & Building Materials, Food Products, Processing & Packaging, Automobile, Chemical, Defence, Cosmetics, Iron & Steel, Logistics, Textile, Leather Products, FMCG, Machinery, Plastic Products, Electrical Appliances, Furniture, Medical Equipment, Energy, Tourism etc.
 
The focus of the meeting would be on enhancing bilateral trade, investment and cooperation between the two countries. This meeting will also help in identifying the emerging business opportunities between the two countries.

In view of the importance of the meeting and your business interest in the region, may I request you to kindly participate in the meeting. In case you are preoccupied, you may depute a senior executive of your organisation for participating in the same.
 
You are requested to kindly log on to www.ficci-b2b.com/forthcoming.asp for Online Registration. The composition of the Turkish Business Delegation can be accessed using the above-mentioned link.

The participation fee for the meeting is Rs. 1,000/- per participant (Cheque / DD in favor of “FICCI”, payable at New Delhi).

Please note that there is no registration fee for FICCI-B2B Portal members.

For any further enquiries please feel free to contact the undersigned

Looking forward to your confirmation at the earliest.

With best regards,

Amit Tyagi
Sr Asstt. Director, BISNET, FICCI
Federation House, Tansen Marg
New Delhi – 110 001
09810963688

Consultation Workshops on “Zero Draft of the Proposed Hazardous Wastes & Recyclable Materials (Management & Handling) Rules, 2008”

Dear Sirs,

As you are aware, the Ministry of Environment & Forests had issued a draft gazette notification on Hazardous Materials (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2007 on September 28, 2007. This notification was to supersede the Hazardous Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1989 along with all its subsequent amendments.

It seems, MoEF had received a large number of representations not only from Industry but also from State Pollution Control Boards and other stakeholders, specially highlighting impracticality and non-implementability of the proposed 2007, Notification.

During the numerous awareness workshops that CII had organized, participants had strongly expressed the following:

Ø Why the existing regime of managing hazardous waste with which industry, SPCBs and other stakeholders have now become so familiar had to be re-engineered altogether ?

Ø Why good points of existing 1989 HW Rules not retained ?

Ø How all of a sudden, hazardous materials in addition to hazardous waste also are sought to be regulated ? What is the rationale?

Keeping in view the concerns of industry, SPCBs and other stakeholders, CII has attempted to redraft the 2007 Notification by amalgamating the good features of HW Rules 1989 as amended till 2003 and the good points of 2007 notification. Without of course, compromising on the twin objectives of firstly managing hazardous waste in the environmentally sound and safe manner in the country and secondly to promote recovery, recycling and re-use of useful resources from hazardous waste and recyclable materials. In addition, it was also kept in mind that transboundary movement of hazardous waste should not adversely impact the integrity of our own environment.

The zero-draft of proposed notification as prepared by CII is now ready. The purpose of the forthcoming series of consultation workshops is to present this zero draft to all the stakeholders, seek their approval and inputs, so that proposed draft could be finalized for presentation to MoEF for its kind consideration and further necessary action. The workshops are scheduled to be held as follows:

15 March, 2008 – Delhi ; 18 March, 2008 – Bangalore; 20 March, 2008 – Mumbai

It is my pleasure and privilege to invite you to attend the workshop and share your valuable suggestions on proposed zero draft. We would be grateful if you could send invitations to members of Association to participate in the workshop. The details of these Consultation Workshops and Zero Draft are enclosed for your kind & ready reference. We expect very large participation. Registration of participants therefore shall be strictly on first – come – first – served basis, keeping in view the seating capacity of halls at different venues.

We look forward to your positive response and kind support.

Thanking you,

Yours sincerely,
K. P. Nyati

P.S. Participations will get a soft copy of this Zero Draft, as soon as they register by e-mail.
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One – Day Consultation Workshops
on
Zero Draft of the Proposed Hazardous Wastes & Recyclable Materials (Management & Handling) Rules, 2008

15 March, 2008 : Delhi

18 March, 2008 : Bangalore

20 March, 2008 : Mumbai

Organised by

Confederation of Indian Industry
India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road, New Delhi

One – Day Consultation Workshops
on
Zero Draft of the Proposed Hazardous Wastes & Recyclable Materials (Management & Handling) Rules, 2008

BACKGROUND :

Ministry of Environment and Forests, having issued the draft Gazette Notification on Hazardous Materials (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2007, received a number of representations, making the task of issuing the final notification rather difficult. If the final notification is not issued, the improvements that were made over Hazardous Waste Rules 1989 will also not see the light of the day at least till September 28, 2008, the time by when draft notification of September 28, 2007 will automatically lapse.

In order, not to lose time as well as to harness the desirability of good features of both Draft Hazardous Materials Rules, 2007 and that of Hazardous Waste Rules, 1989, Confederation of Indian Indusrty with the help of Dr. Lakshmi Raghupathy, Former Director, MoEF has put together a Zero Draft of the proposed “Hazardous Waste & Recyclable Materials (Management and Handling) Rules, 2008 for consultation and discussions with all the stakeholders.

Confederation of Indian Industry therefore is organizing the following workshops.

CONSULTATION WORKSHOPS ;
15 March, 2008 : Magnolia Hall, India Habitat Centre, Convention Centre [Entry through Gate No. 3], Lodi Road, New Delhi.
Max. Hall Capacity = 70

18 March, 2008 : Tejasvi Auditorium, IIIrd Floor, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board
#49, Parisara Bhavan, Church Street, Bangalore-01
Ph:080-25581383,25589112,25586520
Max. Hall Capacity = 100

20 March, 2008 : Hotel Hyatt Regency ( Ball Room ), Andheri, (East) Sahar Road, Mumbai
Ph. 022-66961234
Max. Hall Capacity = 80

RESOURCE PERSONS :

These workshops will be conducted by Dr. Lakshmi Raghupathy, Former Director, MoEF and Mr. K. P. Nyati, Confederation of Indian Industry. All the State Pollution Control Boards are being invited to participate in these workshops. The Bangalore workshop is in collaboration with the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Representatives of government & industry, consultants, individual, entrepreneur, local NGOs etc. can participate in the Workshop.

REGISTRATION FEE :
With a view to have serious participation, a lump sum of Rs. 3500 (Rs. Three Thousand Five Hundred only) per participant will be charged as the registration fee. The Fee will include course material, lunch, tea/coffee and snacks. There will be a 10% rebate in the registration fee for three or more participants from the same organization. The payment could be made through Cheque/ DD drawn in favour of “Confederation of Indian Industry” payable at New Delhi.

REQUEST FOR REGISTRATION
Please send in your registration at the earliest along with participation fee by sending us duly filled in Reply-cum-Registration Form.

Please Contact for further info.:
Dr. Shraddha Dubey / Ms. Uma Joshi
Environment Policy Division
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
4th Floor, Zone 4A,
India Habitat Centre,
Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003
e-mails: [email protected] / [email protected]
Fax: 91-11-24653407/ 24682229 Ph: 011-24682230-35/ 24682223

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REGISTRATION FORM
One – Day Consultation Workshops on Zero Draft of the Proposed Hazardous Wastes & Recyclable Materials (Management & Handling) Rules, 2008

I/We will attend the workshop at the following venue (Pl. tick):

15 March, 2008 : Magnolia Hall, India Habitat Centre, Convention Centre, Lodi Road, New Delhi.

18 March, 2008 : Tejasvi Auditorium, IIIrd Floor, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, # 49, Parisara Bhavan, Church Street, Bangalore-01

20 March, 2008 : Hotel Hyatt Regency ( Ball Room ), Andheri, Sahar Road, Mumbai
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Enclosed please find a Cheque/ DD No………………….dated……………. of Rs. ……………. In favour of “Confederation of Indian Industry” payable at New Delhi.

Duly filled in Registration Form to be sent to:
Dr. Shraddha Dubey / Ms. Uma Joshi
Environment Policy Division
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
4th Floor, Zone 4A,
India Habitat Centre,
Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003
e-mails: [email protected] / [email protected]
Fax: 91-11-24653407/ 24682229 Ph: 011-24682230-35/ 24682223
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The Annual Day of CII-Maharashtra is being held on 14th March, 2008 as per the following schedule.

Date: Friday, 14 MArch, 2008
Time: 14:30-15:30 hrs. (Business Session)
Venue: Taj President, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai
Registration at 14:00 hrs.

The Bujsiness Session would be followed by an interactive session titled “Infrastructure: The much needed Astra for Maharashtra” at 15:30 hrs.

Kindly confirm your participation through the below Reply Form

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CII – Maharashtra Annual Day Friday. 14 March 2008: Tai President: Mumbai
Reply Form – Business Session

We nominate the following:
S.No Name Designation
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Name: _______________________________________
Designation: _________________________________
Company: _____________________________________
Address:_______________________________________
City: _________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________
Fax:________________________________
Email: _______________________________

Industry sector________________________________
Mobile:__________________________________________
Website:_______________________________________

Please complete the Reply Form and mail/courier / fax to:
Pramila Sequeira
Maharashtra State Office
Confederation of Indian Industry
105 Kakad Chambers
132 Annie Besant Road,
Worli, Mumbai 400 018
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 022-24931790 extn: 437
Fax: 022-24939463/24945831
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Office of D.C. MSME is participating in Cairo International Fair, Egypt (March 15 – March 25 2008) and INDEE- St. Petersburg -2008 (Indian Engineering Exhibition) (March 11- March 14 2008) at St. Petersburg, Russia.
Dear Members,

1: Letter No.5 (13)/ 2006 – MA dated 03.12.07 from the O/o D.C. MSME regarding participation of O/o D.C. MSME in Cairo International Fair from March 15 – March 25, 2008.

The details of the trade fair like product profile, reimbursement of expenses etc. are self explanatory. However, the ITPO has informed that the space rental charges will be Rs.4,500/- in place of Rs.7,800/- and the last date to accept the nomination is extended up to 28th February’ 2008.

2: Letter No.5 (12) /2007-MA dated 3.13.07 regarding participation of the O/o The D.C. MSME in INDEE-2008.

The details of the trade fair like product profile, reimbursement of expenses etc. are self explanatory are available at GSIA office. However. the last date to accept the nomination is 20th February, 2008 instead of 10th January 2008.

3: The O/o the D.C. MSME has also decided to:
. Provide rent free space in the exhibition.
. Reimburse 100% economic class air fair for one representative
. Reimburse shipping cost upto Rs.15,000/-. Subject to the overall ceiling of Rs. 1.25 Lakhs.

Your are therefore requested to participate in the above International Trade Fairs. Eligible Women entrepreneurs are requested to kindly take note for taking part in the IT Fairs.

DET NORSKE VERITAS AS
Annouces a Workshop on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for a Safe and Sustainable business; – Rush your registrations now!!!!To Safeguard Life, Property and the Environment

www.dnvindia.com

This 1 day workshop focuses on balanced & sustainable business growth & expansion
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In line with our Vision “Global Impact for a safe and Sustainable Future”, we would like to partner with organizations in implementing Sustainable Business Practices. As a first step in this regard we are conducting an Awareness Workshop on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for a safe & sustainable business.

Corporate Social Responsibility enjoins corporate philanthropy and if built into the strategic intent of the company is bound to enhance both organizational and stakeholder value. CSR is about how businesses align their values and behaviour with the expectations and needs of stakeholders – not just customers and investors, but also employees, suppliers, communities, regulators, special interest groups and SOCIETY as a whole. CSR describes a company’s commitment to be accountable to its stakeholders.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Managers, Plant engineers, Officers, HR Professionals, Corporate Communicators, Risk Managers, EHS professionals and Management representatives.

Duration: 1 day
Time: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Language: English

Course Fees:
INR 4,500/- (inclusive of service tax). For group registration of two or more delegates the fees is INR 3,500/- per delegate.

Payment:Alongwith registration through a cheque in favour of Det Norske Veritas AS.
Dates: Mar 2008 06 J.W.Marriott, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai – 400 049

Book course:
To register for this course online, click on the link Registration.
For a downloadable copy of the registration form, click on the link Training Booking Form (doc). The filled up form can then be sent to us by fax/ mail.

For further details, please visit our DNV Training website www.dnvindia.com/dnvtraining

Course Organiser:
Location Course Organiser
DNV Mumbai Certification Services Ms. Shiraz Makhania
Det Norske Veritas AS, 201-D, Poonam Chambers, ‘A’ Wing, 2nd Floor, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai 400 018
Tel: +91 22 66606639 / 66606640 / 66606641; Mobile: 09940320729; Fax: +91 22 66606642
Email: [email protected]

DNV Chennai Certification Services Mr. Karthik Ramaswamy
Det Norske Veritas AS, 15 / 1, Mc Nichols Road, Chetpet, Chennai – 600 031.
Tel: +91 44 43980853/ 43980855; Mob: +91 9940320729;
Email: [email protected]

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Reschedule of Timing of Pay Offices at Bicholim, Mapusa, Karaswada.Letter received from Shri M. Dorai, Assistant Director, ESIC, Panaji Regional Office.

It has been decided to reschedule the timing of pay office at Bicholim, Mapusa and Karaswada as follows:
1. Pay Office Bicholim: Every Wednesday between 12.30 to 1.30 p.m.
2. Pay Office Mapusa: Every Wednesday between 12.30 to 1.00 p.m.
3. Pay Office Karaswada: Every Wednesday between 1.00 to 2.00 p.m.
This has been done following demand of a few employers to change the timing of pay office during lunch hour to enable their employees to avail cash benefit during lunch hour without effecting their work.

The new timing will be effective from 30/1/2008.

Enterprises may kindly take note of the same.

Office of the Commissioner of Customs & Central Excise
Trade Notice No.1/2008 – Central Excise

Sub: Amendments to the Central Excise (Compounding of Offences) Rules, 2005.

* Copy of abovementioned Trade Notice is available at GSIA Office.

Employees State Insurance Corporation, Regioanl Office, Patto Panaji-Goa.
Letter received from Shri S.M. Mohideen, Regional Director.

Sub: Census of covered/ coverable factories/establishments under the ESIC scheme.

Employees’ State Insurance Corporation has engaged the services of M/s. Sai Life Care, Kothambi Pali Goa which is an NGO for conducting census of factories & establishments, including educational institutions, private hospitals & nursing homes in the State of Goa in talukas where the ESI Scheme is implemented. The census is for the purpose of having statistical information and database regarding factories/ establishments covered/ coverable under the ESI Act in the implemented areas and to get feedback from the employers regarding the services being provided by us in our endeavour to improve our services. The census will be carried out during the months of February & March 2008.

Members are request to co-operate with the census enumerators and provide them with the information requested by them.

Your co-operation in the matter will be highly appreciated.