Author Archive: Goa State Industries Association

GSIA FELICITATES ANIL COUNTO

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Goa State Industries Association (GSIA) felicitated Mr. Anil Counto in recognition of his Outstanding Entrepreneurship at the hands of Chief Minister Shri Digambar Kamat at their Annual Function held on 25th June 2010, at Hotel Mandovi, Panaji Goa.
Shri. Digambar Kamat congratulated GSIA for encouraging the spirit of entrepreneurship. He said that he is happy that Mr. Anil Counto has been felicitated, a Goan entrepreneur who has vision and did not hesitate to take risks in his life. Mr. Digambar Kamat said that the Government has been always sympathetic to industrial sector and he has always entertained many of the suggestions put forth by GSIA He said GSIA has always cooperated with the Government and taken up issues of Small entrepreneurs for improvement of industrial scenario and for the betterment of the State.
Mr. Anil Counto in his reply to the felicitation thanked GSIA for honouring him with Entrepreneurship Achievement Award. He said that he has won many National Awards but this award is special to him because it comes from his own State. Mr. Counto recounted his childhood days and said that education is a must for self development. He said to be a successful entrepreneur what is required is leadership and a vision and vision without passion and mission, cannot be put into reality.
Mr. Ashank Desai, Founder and former Chairman of Mastek Ltd. was the Keynote Speaker. Mr. Ashank Desai gave a brainstorming presentation on his entrepreneurial journey. He said bringing up Mastek during 1982-92 was very tough as it was the worst time for all software entrepreneurs in India. At that time there was no export market and a limited domestic market. He said entrepreneurial growth depends on outstanding teamwork, respect for individuals, pride in work, customer intimacy and commitment to result.He said important requirement for entrepreneur’s success are longterm vision, tenacity to realize vision to forge ahead despite challenges and ability to take calculated risks.
Earlier, Mr. Atul P. Naik, President GSIA in his welcome address said that GSIA is celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship so that it encourages industrial development of Goa. He mentioned a few issues which had to be taken up on priority by the Government of Goa like issuing notification regarding Combined Forms for Air & Water NOC’s., Categorization of industries into Red, Orange and Green Categories, Validity and Consent Fees. He said recently industries have been denied additional power for expansion which is a cause of concern for industrial growth. Mr. Atul P. Naik also mentioned that ban on plastic will be a retrograde step for growth of plastic industry in Goa. On the contrary Government should concentrate on collection and disposal of plastic waste .Mr. Rajkumar Kamat, Hon. Secretary, GSIA presented the Annual Report of GSIA’s activities.
Mr. Shekhar Sardessai who was elected President of GSIA for the term 2010-2013 at the AGM held prior to the Annual Function, laid down the road map for GSIA for the next 3 years and proposed a Vote of Thanks.

Training Programme on Water Management.

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Training Programme on Water Management
Focus: Water Treatment, Rain Water Harvesting and Zero Water Discharge
Tuesday, 11th August 2009, CII Conference Hall, Lucknow

Water is a critical resource for economic development and livelihood in India. With 4 % of the world water resources and 16 % of its population, India will be hard pressed to meet the water requirement of its various growing sectors like agriculture, industry, domestic and others.
Industry is the second major consumer of water (about 8%) second only to agriculture. About 40 billion cubic meters of water is currently consumed by industry annually. With increasing economic activity, the industrial water consumption is estimated to double in the next two decades.

Keeping this in view, sustained supply of water becomes a critical issue for the survival of industries especially water intensive industries. In this scenario, it is imperative that industry must adopt an integrated water resources management approach to remain competitive and ensure sustained availability of water.

Against this background, Confederation of Indian Industry Uttar Pradesh State Council in association with CII Water Institute, Jaipur & CII- Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre, Hyderabad is organizing One day Training Programme on Water Management on 11 August 2009 at CII Conference Hall, Lucknow.

Objective

This programme would cover latest trends, techniques and the best practices in Water Management and will equip the participants to adopt water conservation measures in their industry.
The training programme will focus on the following topics:
v Advanced Water Management – Treatment methods & Applications
o Clarification
o Filtration
o Softening
o Membrane Technologies

v Wastewater Management – Treatment methods & Applications
o Primary, Secondary & Tertiary treatment methods
o Environmental Biotechnology – Advanced Biological Treatment Technologies
o Root Zone treatment

v 3R concepts in water & wastewater management – Reduce, Recycle & Reuse

v Rain Water Harvesting & techniques

v Approach for Integrated water management with actual implemented case studies

v Approach to “Zero Water Discharge” in industry with actual implemented case studies

v Advanced treatment methods in water & wastewater management

Target Audience

CEOs, Utility Managers, Environment Managers, Middle level Managers, O&M Engineers, Water management Consultants, Educational & Research Institutions etc.
Faculty

The training will be imparted by experienced counselors of CII- Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre, Hyderabad. The centre has the experience of conducting more than 150 centre wise training and more than 350 in plant training programmes.

Date & Venue

Date : 11 August 2009
Time : 0930 – 1700 hrs (0900 hrs Registration)
Venue : CII Conference Hall, Plot-A Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar
Lucknow

Delegate Fee
A participation fee of Rs 827/- (including service tax) per delegate is being charged to cover the institutional costs.
We request you to participate in this training programme along with your colleagues and take advantage of this opportunity to gain knowledge about the Water Management-Best Practices and its benefits.
We look forward to receiving your nomination(s) through the enclosed Registration Form and mail it to us on ashish.vikram@cii. in by 7th August 2009.

For Registrations and Further details please contact:
Ashish Vikram
Confederation of Indian Industry
Northern Region – Uttar Pradesh State Office
Plot – A, Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar
Lucknow 226010

E – Mail : [email protected]
[email protected]
Phone : 0522 – 2721950-52
Fax : 0522 – 2721953
Mobile : +919839602044
Website : www.cii.in/northern

Hurry!!!! Get your unit registered online, NOW.

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Sub-Contract Exchange System (SCX)
(A Unit of Goa State Industries Association)

Setup with the assistance of Govt. of India, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, New Delhi – to cater to the needs of Medium & Large Scale manufacturing units in the State and possibly outside the state as well. Register capacities/ capabilities as far as possible of all MSMEs in Goa.
This information will be provided to purchasers i.e. Large & Medium Industries/ purchasing organizations on regular basis.

Extend to: Entrepreneurs – Exporters, Importers, Vendors; Corporates; Consultants; Trade bodies; Suppliers; etc.

Name it & You have it! : Products and Services categorized and registered with Department of Industries.

Access: 24 x 7 Online accessibility services.

Showcase: Your manufacturing / production/ service capacity.

You may update your profile online:
About your Company, Products Manufactured/ Services rendered and contact details for market promotion.
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Basic Usage:
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1. Members can email their contributions / profiles to [email protected]
2. Members can view a list of upcoming events on the Events page.
## Your company profile will be visible on Search Engines, helping you get business enquiries.
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Advanced Usage:
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1. Directly add content to the website:- Members can email their contributions to the website directly to [email protected]–
2. The subject line of the email will automatically become the title of the page, and the body of the email will become the page content.
– The content has to be approved by the the website Admin (GSIA office). – I sent an email, and the Admin approved it. See email sample below.
## Since the post has to be approved, there will be no misuse.
## This potentially makes each one of us an editor over email, and if used well, can increase the content on GSIA website exponentially.
3. Use the GSIA Events Calendar better:- You can add the GSIA calendar to your own Google Calendar (you will need a free gmail account for this)
– You can set up your calendar to send you email alerts, say one day before the program.
## This will save time and you will know of all programs that are happening.

All this Absolutely Free of Cost under one roof
Goa State Industries Association
4th Floor, Goa-IDC House, Patto Plaza, Panaji-Goa.
Contact: +91- 0832-2438395, 2438210/ [email protected]
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Interactive Session with Banks & Financial Advisory Companies for MSMEs by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

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Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) MSME Sub-Committee (WR) is organizing an Interactive Session with Banks & Financial Advisory Companies for MSMEs on 29 Jan 2010 at Hotel Orchid, near Domestic Airport, Mumbai.
The objective of the session is to discuss the new credit, banking and finance option available to the MSMEs and how these can be utilized to the best by the MSMEs, as a major problem faced by MSMEs is access to finance – importantly, timely finance in adequate quantity. By and large MSMEs are unable to raise the required finance in time and in the process lose business – there are also instances where businesses close down. They are either not able to present their case properly to the bankers, don’t possess the know-how to complete the intricate paperwork or in plain words lack the expertise to deal with banks and financial institutions.

On the other side, almost all the banks have an MSME focus, have products and schemes designed exclusively for the MSMEs, have adequate funds – but are unable to find right takers. In other words there is a big disconnect between lenders and prospective borrowers.

The presentations will be made by select bankers from Private, Public & Co-operative sectors and rating agencies.

The session will be followed by one-to-one sessions with select bankers and Financial Advisory Companies.
The confirmations may be sent using the below Reply Form.
Please tick (√) appropriate box

I will join the session { }

I will join the one-to-one session { }

Our organisation will be represented by:

Name Designation
1. ____________________________ ______________________________
2. ____________________________ ______________________________
3. ____________________________ ______________________________
4. ____________________________ ______________________________

Name :__________________________________________________
Designation :__________________________________________________
Organisation :_________________________________________________
Address :_____________________________________________________
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Tel : ________________________
Fax : ________________________
E mail : ________________________

For Details Please contact:Radhika Ramani
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Bungalow No 2, Ganeshkhind Road
Near Rahul Cinema
ShivajinagarPune-411 005
(T): 020-2553 6159/6590
(F): 020-2553 6892
(E): [email protected]

Courses on Food Processing based Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP) by MITCON Consultancy Services Ltd

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MITCON Consultancy Services Ltd. Pune is offering courses on Food Processing based Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP).

Eligibility for admission:
Minimum SSC or HSC Preference would be given to the candidates having good economic background and having some experience in agriculture or food processing. Existing entrepreneurs willing to diversify and expand the present activity also the progressive farmers are eligible for participating in this training programme.

Duration:
  • 6 weeks (full time) that includes classroom training and industrial visits.
Selection Procedure:
  • Assessment of Participant’s Application
  • Written Test
  • Personal Interview
Course Content in Brief: The training programme is need based and scientifically designed. It shall include the following topics:
  • Business Opportunity, Search and Scanning (BOSS)
  • Business opportunities in various sectors of food processing
  • Product / Project Identification (based on latest suitable opportunities and processes, information on machinery manufacturers)
  • Business Plan Preparation and Presentation
  • Market Study / Survey with particular emphasis on food sector
  • Project Management
  • Financial Management (including Schemes of Financial Institutions, Book Keeping and Accounts, Cash Flow Management, etc.)
  • Personnel, Marketing and Production Management
  • Management of Resources viz. men, materials and money
  • Entrepreneurial Competencies Training
  • Personality Development
  • Entrepreneurial Traits
  • More stress on Factory Visits and practical training
  • Interfacing with Successful Entrepreneurs
  • Role of support system and schemes for the sector including details of the Supporting Organisations viz. DIC, MAIDC, APMCs, Banks, FDA, etc.
  • Other relevant topics e.g. registration procedures, legal aspects (food laws such as FPO / PFA / ECA / BIS) and environment including necessary registrations / permissions / rules and regulations of local bodies.

For details please contact:
Deepak Pawase
District Affiliate,
MITCON
Mob:9822034739

Registration on XGN Software of GSPCB

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The Goa State Pollution Control Board have launched the registration of Industries/Enterprises on the XGN Software from 30/11/2009.
 
The Board is in process of implementing this software for online processing of applications for consents and authorizations. The XGN software requires to be customized to the needs of this Board and the Industries. The customization process will be complete only upon registration of industries on the XGN software and on receipt of responses/suggestions from the industries.
 
To register on the Goa XGN software, please visit the website of the Board www.goaspcb.gov.in and follow the simple registration steps.

LEAN MANUFACTURING COMPETITIVENESS SCHEME

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Lean Manufacturing Competitiveness Scheme (LMCS) is implemented under National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme for the benefit of MSME’s. The objective of the scheme is to enhance the manufacturing competitiveness of MSME’s through the application of Lean Manufacturing (LM) techniques. The general approach involves engagement of Lean Manufacturing Consultant (LMC) to work with selected MSME’s in the chosen CLUSTERS with financial support from the Government.

Objectives of Lean Manufacturing Scheme.
The objectives of the scheme are to increase the competitiveness of MSME sector through the adoption of LM techniques with the objectives of :Reducing wasteIncreasing ProductivityIntroducing innovative practices for improving overall competitivenessInculcating good management systems, andImbibing a culture of continuous improvement.

Coverage and Eligibility
The Scheme is open to all MSME’s. The units are required to form a Mini Cluster (MC) of 10 or so units by signing among themselves a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to participate in the scheme. MC’s are required to formalize their association by forming a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) like a trust, private limited company or a society.

What is a Cluster?
Cluster can be broadly defined as a group of industries who partner together for the purpose of improving their performance through mutual learning and sharing.

AMENDMENT OF THE GOA VALUE ADDED TAX DEFERMENT- CUM- NET PRESENT VALUE COMPULSORY PAYMENT SCHEME, 2005,

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Official Gazette, Govt. of Goa,

15th March, 2010
Series I No. 50 Extraordinary,
Notification No. 4/5/2005-Fin(R&C)(75),
Department of Finance Revenue and Control Division.

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub–section (2) of section 89 of the Goa Value Added Tax Act, 2005 (Goa Act 9 of 2005) and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, the Government of Goa hereby amends the Goa Value Added Tax Deferment-cum-Net Present Value Compulsory Payment Scheme, 2005, as follows:—

1. Short title and commencement.— (1) This Scheme may be called the Goa Value Added Tax Deferment-cum-Net Present Value Compulsory Payment (Second Amendment) Scheme, 2010.

(2) It shall come into force at once.

2. Amendment of clause 2(A).— In the Goa Value Added Tax Deferment-cum-Net Present Value Compulsory Payment Scheme, 2005 (hereinafter called as the “principal Scheme”), in clause 2(A),— (i) after sub-clause (a), the following proviso shall be inserted, namely:—

“Provided that the Government, by special order, published in the Official Gazette, may fix or authorize an additional period of benefit of such exemption to such class or classes of industrial units, as may be specified therein, for the purpose of this clause.”; (ii) in sub-clause (b), after item (ii), the following item shall be inserted, namely:—

“(iii) Notwithstanding anything contained in item (i) and (ii) above, the polluting industries to whom the benefit of tax exemption in terms of entry 68 or entry 85 of the Second Schedule appended to the earlier law has been extended by the Government order under third proviso to the said entries, and those units which are specified in item (ii) of sub-clause (e) shall not qualify for additional period of benefit of exemption.”; (iii) (a) in sub-clause (e), for items (i), the following shall be substituted, namely:—

“(i) in respect of an eligible unit, other than those specified in Schedule hereto, means the balance unexpired period computed on 31-3-2005 and the additional period so authorized in terms of Government order issued under proviso to sub-clause (a),”(b) after item (ii), the following item shall be inserted, namely:— “(iii) in respect of any small scale industrial unit which graduates into medium scale industrial unit on or before 31-03-2011, means the period of one year from the date of first sale upon such graduation, in addition to the balance unexpired period of the benefit of NPV certified to such unit before it’s graduation.”.

3. Amendment of clause 3.— In the principal Scheme, for clause 3, the following clause shall be substituted, namely:—

“3. Scope of Scheme.— (i) This Scheme is in lieu of exemption available and availed on the appointed day under the said entry and/or the Government order, as the case may be, under the earlier law and includes the additional period of benefit of such exemption authorized by the Government by special order in that behalf either to the existing unit or such small scale industrial units which graduates into medium scale industrial units within the time specified in sub–clause (e) of clause 2(A) of this Scheme.

(ii) In respect of Government notification issued under sub-section (5) of section 8 of the Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 (Central Act 74 of 1956), the eligible unit shall exercise fresh option either to continue with the exemption subject to conditions specified in the said notification including production of Form ‘C’, or to opt for the benefit under this Scheme. The unit opting for tax exemption, effecting sales either to unregistered dealer or to any registered dealer without having supported sales with prescribed declarations, in the course of inter-State trade and commerce shall not be eligible for the benefit of this Scheme in respect of taxable sales effected by it and such sales shall be liable to pay full tax as per the normal transaction. The eligible unit shall exercise such option within 60 days from the date of coming into force of the Goa Value Added Tax Deferment–cum-Net Present Value Compulsory Payment (Second Amendment) Scheme, 2010 and the option so availed shall be final and irrevocable.

(iii) Any small scale industrial unit which is/was enjoying benefit of the principal Scheme and graduates into medium scale industrial unit on or before 31-03-2011 shall be eligible for the benefit of NPV for further period of one year upon such graduation.

(iv) In respect of additional period of benefit of exemption being allowed to any unit in pursuance of the Government order issued under proviso to sub-clause (a) of clause 2(A) of this Scheme, wherein the unit fails to exercise option within the time prescribed in sub-clause (ii) above, such

unit shall not enjoy any tax exemption under Government notification issued under sub-section (5) of section 8 of the Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 (Central Act 74 of 1956) during such additional entitlement and it shall be compulsory for such unit to be within this Scheme”.

4. Amendment of clause 4.— In clause 4 of the principal Scheme, after the existing provisions, the following shall be inserted, namely:—

“Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing paragraph of this clause, the unit which is entitled for additional period of benefit of exemption and/or the small scale industrial units which graduate into medium scale industrial unit after the coming into force of the Goa Value Added Tax Deferment-cum-Net-Present Value Compulsory Payment (Second Amendment) Scheme, 2010, shall file an application in Form-IV, in duplicate, before the Commissioner within 60 days from the date of coming into force of the Goa Value Added Tax Deferment-cum-Net-Present Value Compulsory Payment (Second Amendment) Scheme, 2010. The application shall be complete in all respects and also be accompanied with a declaration stating whether such unit would like to continue with tax exemption under the Government notification issued under sub-section (5) of section 8 of the Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 (Central Act 74 of 1956) for the balance unexpired period. Where a unit opts for tax exemption, the Central Sales Tax collected on inter-State sales to un-registered dealers including sales not supported with the prescribed declaration, shall not qualify for the benefit under this scheme. The application shall be acknowledged by the Commissioner in Form-V, certifying therein the eligibility of additional period of benefit under the Scheme and also specifying the actual period for its a ailment.”.

5. Amendment of clause 8.— In clause 8 of the principal Scheme, after the existing provisions, the following shall be inserted, namely:—

“The eligible unit which would be entitled for additional period of benefit under this Scheme, as authorized by the Government by special order in this regard, shall make a declaration to the

Commissioner of Commercial Taxes in Form-IV specified hereto, enclosing therewith all the relevant documents, within the time specified in clause 4 of this Scheme. The Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, upon receipt of such declaration and after examining the records, shall issue to the applicant an Acknowledgment-cum-Order in Form-V, certifying therein the fresh entitlement, or rejecting the declaration. However, no such application shall be rejected, without giving to the declarant an opportunity of being heard.”.

6. Insertion of new Form IV and Form V.— In the principal Scheme, after Form III, the Forms “FORM – IV & “FORM – V shall be inserted.

BIO- INCUBATOR FACILITY IN GOA-MOU SIGNED

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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up Bio Incubator in Goa has been signed between Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce (DITC), Goa University (GU) and Goa State Industries Association (GSIA) on Tuesday the 10th February 2010 at Hotel Mandovi, Panaji Goa. Bio Incubator will be run by all the three parties having defined scope and obligations.

The MoU was signed in the presence of the Chief Minister, Shri Digambar Kamat, by Mr. Sanjit Rodrigues, Director, Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce, Govt. of Goa, Mr. Mohan Sangodkar, Registrar, Goa University and Mr. Atul P. Naik, President, GSIA. Officials from Government of Goa, Goa University, Education Institutions, NIO, Press & Media, Executive Committee Members of GSIA were present for the function.

The purpose of the Bio Incubator is to provide an opportunity to prospective entrepreneurs to develop, test and process their ideas/projects at a laboratory level at reasonable cost. Bio Incubator will provide laboratory space and equipped labs for would be entrepreneurs/graduates to translate their research ideas into commercialisable technologies as well as for upgradation of existing technologies without risking huge investments on building and equipments.

Bio Incubator facility will be very useful for technically competent Small and Medium scale enterprises (SME’s) and entrepreneurial scientist technocrats. This will help the start up companies to tide over the financial crunch due to non availability of financial assistance at initial stage. Such a ready to use facility would expedite the technology development process as it would reduce the time and capital required for setting up of such testing facilities.

The Government of Goa has made a budgetary provision towards setting up of Bio Incubator in the State of Goa during the current year and the provision shall continue till the expiry of the MoU. The MoU shall be valid and effective initially for a period of 5 years from the time of execution and can be extended for a further period of 5 years at a time as may be agreed between the Parties.

The Bio Incubator facility will be set up on Goa University campus and GU will provide necessary space, material and technical human resources. DITC shall provide the required financial assistance and GSIA shall liaise with potential entrepreneurs,graduates, educational institutions engaged in Biotech fields, corporations and industries engaged in Biotech to maximize the use of Bio Incubator facilities in Goa.

Extension of time for filing VAT returns by 20th May, 2009

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Extension of time for filing VAT returns by 20th May, 2009,
for the quarter ending 31.3.2009.

Order no.CCT/12-2/2009-10/002 dated 30/04/2009 is received from the Office of the Commissioner of Commercial Taxes towards grant of extension of time for filing VAT returns for the quarter ending 31.3.2009. The quarterly returns was due on 30/4/2009, which has been allowed to be filed by 20th May, 2009 without payment of penalty.

Copy of the order is available at GSIA office.
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