FOODWORLD-INDIA 2008

FOODWORLD-INDIA 2008
“Strategy, Sustainability & Success”

FICCI Global Convention For Food Business and Industry
November 13-15, 2008-Mumbai, India

Dear Entrepreneurs,

I am pleased to inform you that FICCI and the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India are co-organizing “FOODWORLD-INDIA 2008”- the global convention for food business and industry at Mumbai from November 13-15, 2008.

“FOODWORLD INDIA 2008”- will focus on Strategy, Sustainability and Success to unleash India’s potential in this sector. The event will create a platform to bring together global leaders in food processing industry. The Global leaders will share their knowledge and vision to accelerate the growth of this sector to increase India’s penetration in global markets.

We have invited Italy to be the partner country. We have also requested Maharashtra and Kerala to be the Host & Partner States respectively for this year’s Global Convention. The program is slotted into three strategic sessions and an exclusive CEO Conclave with world leaders from the food processing industry debating on–“Strategies for Sustainable Growth” being organized on day one of this global convention.

I am writing to request you to block your dairies to join us in the three-day global convention. Please find attached the programme structure for your reference. Should you need any further information, please feel free to speak to my colleague at 011-23738162, email: [email protected]

Look forward to welcoming you at FOODWORLD INDIA 2008!

With best regards,

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Sameer Barde

* For details of the programme kindly contact GSIA officce.
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Usage of cyanide should be banned in zinc and copper plating – CENTRAL POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD.

For Kind Attention of Members / Enterprises

Electroplating units are informed that, The Central Pollution Control Board has constituted an Expert Committee who has deliberated that “usage of cyanide should be banned in zinc and copper plating with a time frame of 3 years throughout the Country” as non-cyanide copper and zinc plating electrolyte solutions/baths are available and is being practiced by most of the electroplaters with same quality of the plating as produced by the cyanide based copper and zinc plating.

The units concerned / suppliers etc. are requested to kindly take note and furnish their comments on the decision on or before 19th April, 2008 to this Association or directly to the Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India directly under intimation to this office as the same will be placed before the Expert Committee which is proposed to be held in April-May 2008.

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FOURTH INDIA INNOVATION SUMMIT 2008

FOURTH INDIA INNOVATION SUMMIT 2008 – “Innovations in the 21st Century”

20-21 June 2008 : Hotel Leela Palace, Bangalore

CII Karnataka will be organizing the Fourth Edition of the India Innovation Summit on 20-21 June 2008 at Hotel Leela Palace, Bangalore.

The Theme for the Fourth India Innovation Summit 2008 is “Innovation in the 21st Century”. To capitalize on the emerging opportunities and address challenges, organizations and governments need to leverage emerging technologies and collaborate with stakeholder communities across geographies to co-create value. Sustainable growth is possible only when innovations are integrated with ethical business practices and care for the environment. The conference will present many insightful case studies that have addressed these issues.

Speakers from leading innovative companies in India and abroad have been invited to address the plenary sessions on:

Ø Innovations in Emerging Markets
Ø Services Innovation
Ø Systematic Innovation for the Competitive Edge
Ø CSR Driven Innovation
Ø Innovations for Rural India
Ø Leveraging & Nurturing the Indian Innovation System
Ø Innovation in Public Sector / Government.

Break-out sessions will facilitate interaction between the distinguished speakers and delegates to the conference.

A new dimension has been added to the Fourth India Innovation Summit, namely, The Innovation Challenge. The Innovation Challenge will be a contest organized under the ambit of the Summit to provide a platform for to present commercially viable solutions to the theme of the Innovation Challenge which focuses on Urban Issues in Bangalore City. Details on ‘Innovation Challenge Contest’ is attached for your reference.

I am writing to invite you to participate in the Fourth India Innovation Summit and also to nominate delegates from your organization through the attached Registration form. A ‘programme outline’ is also enclosed for your reference.

We look forward to your participation at the Fourth India Innovation Summit, 2008.

Kind regards,

Kris Gopalakrishnan
Chairman, CII India Innovation Summit
Past Chairman, CII Karnataka &
CEO and Managing Director, Infosys Technologies
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
1086, 12th Main, HAL 2nd Stage
Indira Nagar, Bangalore – 500 008
Tel.: 91-80-25276544/45 / 25276706/07
Fax: 91-80-25276709
Website: www.cii.in
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FOURTH India Innovation Summit 2008
20-21 June 2008 : Hotel Leela Palace, Bangalore

DELEGATE REGISTRATION FORM
We would like to attend the India Innovation Summit 2008 on 20-21 June 2008
We would also like to participate in “Innovation Challenge Contest”
(For more information, kindly refer the Innovation Challenge Contest attached)

Organisation: .…………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………….
Rep. by: (CEO/MD) ………………………………………….…………………Designation: ……..………………………………
Tel: …………………………… Fax:…………………………… Email: ……………………………………………….
Address: …………………………………………………………………….……………………………….
…..………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………..

Nominations from our Organisation:

Name Designation Mobile No Email id
1
2
3
4
5

Delegate fees for the India Innovation Summit 2008 (two days)
Rs. 6,000/- per delegate for Non-CII Members
Rs. 5,000/- per delegate for CII members (Large & Medium companies)
Rs. 4,500/- per delegate for CII Members (Small Scale members)
Rs.1,500/- per delegate for students & Faculties from educational institutions
[Group discount of 10 % will be applicable for more than three nominations from the same organisation][also avail early bird discount of Rs. 500/- per delegate till 20 May 2008 (on registration with the delegate fee)]

Our Cheque / Demand Draft for Rs……………………/- drawn in favour of “Confederation of Indian Industry” payable at Bangalore, is enclosed.
(Registration fees are non-refundable. However a change in nomination is acceptable)
(Kindly note that prior registration is mandatory)

For further information and RSVP:

Augustine T U / Deepak Vardey
Confederation of Indian Industry
#1086, 12th Main, HAL 2nd Stage
Indiranagar, Bangalore 560 008
Tel: 080-2527 6544 / 545 / 706 / 707 / Fax: 080-2527 6709
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
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Overseas Indian Facilitation Centre (OIFC)

Overseas Indian Facilitation Centre (OIFC)

The Overseas Indian Facilitation Centre (OIFC) is a public private partnership of Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Its objective is to facilitate and connect with the Indian Diaspora. Thereby enabling to bridge the gap between Indians and Overseas Indians. OIFC provides a wide range of consultative and advisory services in key focus areas like Real Estate, Wealth Management, Taxation, legal and Consular.

In order to provide quality services, OIFC has a strong back-end support in the form of eminent Knowledge Partners such as Cushman & Wakefield, Edelweiss, Peeyush Aggarwal & Co, etc.

As one of its first endeavors, OIFC had organised a market place, an interactive forum for the NRIs/PIOs at the latest Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2008. Around 900 delegates visited the market place, most of them from United States, UK and South East Asian countries.

CEO Ms Subha Rajan will be happy to assist you. Welcome any suggestions you may have.

Overseas Indian Facilitation Centre
C/O Confederation of Indian Industry
249 F, Sector – 18,
Udyog Vihar, Ph – IV,
Gurgaon – 122015
Haryana, India
Tel -91 – 124 – 4014055 (D), 4014060 – 67 Ext – 382
Fax – 91 – 124 – 4309446
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.oifc.in

Retail Symposium 2008

Retail Symposium 2008- Making Delhi a Global Retail Destination
25 April, 2008: Hotel InterContinental The Grand, New Delhi

The Indian retail market, which is the fifth largest retail destination globally, according to industry estimates is estimated to grow from US$ 330 billion in 2007 to US$ 427 billion by 2010 and US$ 637 billion by 2015.

Delhi is India’s largest consumer market with the highest concentration of households with an annual income of US$ 110,000 and per capita income more than double the national average. Delhi is a destination for shopping across India besides its own consumption appetite. It is the principal business and commercial centre in northern India, well complemented by industrial areas in the National Capital Region such as Gurgaon, Faridabad and Noida.

In light of the above, Delhi has the potential to emerge as the Retail Capital of India & Retail Destination of the world. Delhi’s emergence as a global retail destination has the power to transform its environment, its economy and it’s maturing into a world-class city.

In order to bring out leading thoughts on the subject and initiate positive transformation, CII is organising the second edition of Retail Symposium 2008 on “Making Delhi a Retail Destination” on 25 April 2008 at 1000 hrs at Crystal Ballroom, Hotel InterContinental The Grand, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi .

The symposium calls upon government representatives, retailers, traders, allied industry, consultants, architects, planners & economist to learn, voice opinion, exchange views and institute thought leadership on making Delhi a bigger retail success story.

Eminent speakers from industry and senior government officials are expected to participate in the conference and share their perspectives.

I am writing to invite you and your colleagues as delegates to participate in this conference. Please do confirm your participation through the attached Reply Form.

Looking forward to receiving your confirmation.

Please contact Jagdeep Mangal for sponsorship and other information.
President & CEO

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Jagdeep Mangal
Confederation of Indian Industry
Northern Region) – Sub-Regional Office
Plot No.249-F, Sector 18
Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV
Gurgaon 122 015
Tel: +91-124-4014060-67 Extn.379
Fax: +91-124-4014070
E- Mail :[email protected]
Website: www.cii.in
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REPLY FORM
Jagdeep Mangal
Confederation of Indian Industry
Northern Region – Sub-Regional Office
Plot No.249-F, Sector 18 Phone: 0124-4014060-67/ 4014072
Udyog Vihar, Phase – IV Fax: 0124-4014070
Gurgaon 122 015 Email:[email protected]

Retail Symposium 2008- Making Delhi a Global Retail Destination
25 April, 2008: Hotel InterContinental The Grand, New Delhi

Delegate Fee : Rs.2000/- per participant

Our company will be represented by:

Name Designation
1. _________________________________ ____________________________________
2. _________________________________ ____________________________________
3. _________________________________ ____________________________________
4. _________________________________ ____________________________________

Enclosed please find our demand draft / cheque no. _____________ dated __________ for Rs. _________ in favour of CII (Northern Region), payable at Delhi.

Name : _________________________________________________
Designation : _________________________________________________
Organisation : _________________________________________________
Address : _________________________________________________
Phone : ____________________ Fax : ____________________
Email : ________________________________________________

Delegate fee is non-refundable. Change in nomination is acceptable.
Programme is non-residential
Prior Registration is necessary.
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The Changing Scene of Employee Benefit Provision in India

Seminar on
The Changing Scene of Employee Benefit Provision in India
9.30 a.m. 17th April 2008 Hotel Leela Kempinski, Mumbai

The provision of employee benefits and the costs and risks associated with such provision has fast become an important consideration for both HR and Finance Directors around the world. This is no less of an issue in India. Whether it be accounting for employee benefits, the design of benefit schemes or the importance of employee benefits in M&A situations, company directors need to ensure they have sufficient knowledge and awareness.

This educative half-day seminar jointly organized by ASSOCHAM and Watson Wyatt, is designed to provide a hands-on guidance in understanding the employee benefits scene in India and how this is changing on 17th April 2008 at 9.30 a.m. at Hotel Leela Kempinski, Sahar, Andheri (E), Mumbai.

Mr. Richard Holloway, Actuary & Managing Consultant, Watson Wyatt, Singapore, Mr. Andrew Heard, Head of Benefits – Asia Pacific, Watson Wyatt have already confirmed to share their worldwide experience on the issue in the Indian context. A few amongst the expert speakers, we have invited Mr. S. Mahalingam, CFO, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., Mr. Raj Tandon, CFO, HSBC, Mr. Ashwani Parshara, Sr. V.P. (HR), Reliance Industries Ltd., Mr. U.Y. Phadke, President (Finance & Legal Affairs), Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and Mr. K.K. Mehta, V.P. (Finance), Johnson & Johnson Ltd. to address and share their views and perceptions with the participants.

The conference is aimed at CEO’s, CFO’s, Director (Finance), Financial Controllers, Manager (HR / Personnel), Company Secretaries in Industry as well as in practice.

The topics would include:

· Accounting for Employee Benefits

o Recognition and measurement of employee benefits under AS 15 Revised

o AS 15 Revised from the auditors perspective

· Trends in Employee Benefits

o Trends in Employee Benefits provision in India

o Importance of Employee Benefits in M&As

o Developments in Group Product market

May, I request you to please attend and also depute your colleagues for the same. Participation fee @ Rs. 2000/- per delegate is being charged to partially defray the cost of the seminar. A copy of registration form is attached.

Looking forward to receiving your confirmation.

For details contact:
D.S. Rawat
Secretary General
ASSOCHAM
ASSOCHAM Corporate Office
1, Community Centre
Zamrudpur, Kailash Colony
New Delhi – 110 048

Tel : 011-46550555
Fax: 011-46536482 / 81
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Seminar on
The Changing Scene of Employee Benefit Provision in India
9.30 a.m. 17th April 2008 Hotel Leela Kempinski, Mumbai

DELEGATE REGISTRATION FORM

I / we would like to attend / nominate the following:

Delegate 1
Delegate 2
Delegate 3
Name
Designation
Organisation
Address
City
Pin Code
Tel #
Fax #
Email

Participation Fee: Rs. 2,000/- per participant
Limited seats available on first come first served basis, Rights of Admission reserved.
Prior Registration is essential. Please fax/courier/email the registration form at the earliest.

A cheque/demand draft of Rs. ___________ (No. ______________ dated __________ drawn on __________________________) being participation fee @ Rs. 2000/- per participant in favour of ASSOCHAM payable at New Delhi is enclosed.

___________________________________ ______________
Name & Designation of nominating authority (Signature)

Registration options

By Post:
By Fax:
By Email:
Mr. Harinder Kaushik
ASSOCHAM
Corporate Office
1, Community Centre
Zamrudpur, Kailash Colony
New Delhi – 110 048

Mob: 09313771618
011- 46536482 / 81
011- 46536497 / 98

[email protected]
[email protected]

ITSMS Auditor training Program in Bangalore.

Hi,

DNV is conducting a 2 day auditor program on ITSMS, certified by ITSMF, in Bangalore on 28th and 29th of April 2008. Please find enclosed information and registration form for the same.

Please note there is an entry criteria for this program (as part of registration form), if you are fulfilling the same, you can nominate yourself, your colleagues or your friends.

Please feel free to talk to me or Ms. Sumangala for more information.

Thanks and best regards,
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for Det Norske Veritas AS
Nagendra Venkobarao
_____________________________________
Lead Auditor (ICT)
Bangalore – 560025, India
Telephone: +91-80-25551366-68
Mobile: +91-98801-08600
http://www.dnv.com
http://www.dnvindia.com/dnvtraining/category
“As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it!”

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REGISTRATION FORM

Dates: 28th and 29th April 2008
Time : 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Venue: Hotel 37th Crescent, #37, Crescent Road, BANGALORE – 560 001: Tel: +91 80 4037 3737

Registration Fee : INR 25000/- per participant. + 100 Pounds for Examination Fee
Service tax: Service tax will be charged in addition to the course fees as per the prevailing rates. As of now the service rates are 12.36%.

Name of the Company
Address
Post Code :
Contact Details
Tel:
Fax:

E-mail

Sr. No. Name of the participant Job Title
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Payment Details in favour of DET NORSKE VERITAS AS

DD/Cheque No: ______________ Date: _______________________

Drawn on ____________________ Bank INR : _________________

Please complete and send this form along with your payment to
DET NORSKE VERITAS AS
Address: Prestige Corniche, Level IV, Above Globus, 62, Richmond Road, BANGALORE – 560 025
Tel No.: 91-80-25551364, 66-68
Fax No.: 91-80-25551368
Email: [email protected]; or [email protected]

Pre-Requisite for this program :

An employee of any organisation who is:
· A certified internal auditor. [It is the responsibility of the training provider to ensure that the candidates hold a certificate before they take the training course.]· An IT auditor with at least three years’ general IT auditing experience
· Able to communicate effectively with managers, subordinates, colleagues, users and customers.
 For external candidates, a formal internal audit or certificate by any training provider for Cl.1/experience letter from the organization for Cl.2 will satisfy the requirements.

National Productivity Council os Organising the following events

National Productivity Council os Organising the following events;
PROJECT NOTIFICATION I
1. Project Code: 08-IN-20-GE-TRC-B
2. Project Title: e-Learning Course on Energy Efficiency
(based on the Global Development Learning Network of the
World Bank platform)
3. Duration: 7-10 July 2008
4. Implementing Organization: APO Secretariat & National Productivity
Council
5. Closing Date for Nominations: 10 June 2008
6. Objectives: To train the participants with the concept,
principles and fundamental elements of energy management including: I) how to carry out energy audits in industries; and 2) a set of energy efficiency (EE) measures for pumps, boilers, furnaces, cooling towers, and compressors in industries. This course will enable participants to develop preliminary energy management plans for industries to improve EE and will prepare them for receiving advance training.
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PROJECT NOTIFICATION II
1. Project Code: 08-RP-34-GE-STM-B
2. Title: Study Meeting on Financing of SMEs
3. Duration & 5- 8 August 2008
Timing Venue: Jakarta, Indonesia
4. Implementing Organization: Secretariat Ministry of Cooperatives and
SMEs Republic of Indonesia
5. Closing Date for Nominations: 24th April 2008

Objectives:
As a follow-up to the APO Research on SME financing in 2007, this study meeting will:
a) analyze the results of the Research on Financing for SMEs, in particular the existing government policy frameworks in the Asia-Pacific region for supporting SMEs in business; and
b) identify best practices and formulate practical, innovative recommendations for strengthening SME financing in member countries.
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PROJECT NOTIFICATION III
1. Project Code: 08-IN-68-GE- WSP-B/C
2. Title: Regional Workshop on Biomass Utilization for Industrial Boilers
3. Duration & Timing Venue: 18- 23 August 2008
Lahore, Pakistan
4. Implementing Organization: National Productivity Organization Islamabad,
Pakistan
5. Closing Date for Nominations: 1st July 2008
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3rd International Seminar on “A Mission-driven approach towards sustainable development of SSI/SME Sector.

Re: 3rd International Seminar on “A Mission-driven approach towards sustainable development of SSI/SME Sector in BIMSTEC countries through Cluster Development” organized by Indian Council of Small Industries (ICSI) on 26th 27th March, ’08 at 10.30 A.M. at Hotel Hindustan International, 235/1, A.J.C. Bose Road, Kolkata-700020 (Ph: 033-2283-0505).

It is a pleasure to inform you that your organization, Indian Council of Small Industries (ICSI), is set to organize the 3rd International Seminar of the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative of Multi Sectoral Technical and Economic Co-operation) Countries with the involvement of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand on 26th 27th March, ’08 at Hotel Hindustan International, Kolkata, on the theme as above.

We cordially invite you to attend the Inaugural Session as well as Technical Sessions of the 3rd International seminar of BIMSTEC Countries on 26th and 27th March, ‘2008 from 10.30 A.M. to 5.00 P.M. at Banquet Hall of Hotel Hindustan International, Kolkata, followed by lunch. Registration of the participants will start at 9.30 A.M.

Your participation in the seminar is most heartily solicited to make the programme meaningful.

Please treat this as formal invitation and make it convenient to attend the seminar on both the days. please confirm your participation latest by 24th March 2008 due to limited provision for sitting arrangement.

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,

RSVP:
Shri Ashok Basu – 9874115650
Shri D. Saha – 9830238212
Miss Malabi Ghosh – (Off) 033-2407-1001

Minutes of the Public Grievance Committee Meeting held on 20.02.2008.

COMMISSIONERATE OF CUSTOMS & CENTRAL EXCISE, ICE BLDG., PLOT NO.6, EDC COMPLEX, PATIO, PANAJI-GOA: 403 001
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The 2nd Public Grievance Committee meeting for the year 2007 – 08 was held on 20.02.2008 at 11.30 a.m. in the Commissionerate of Customs & Central Excise, Goa.

The meeting was chaired by Shri C. Mathur, Commissioner of Customs & Central Excise, Goa.

The participants present for the said meeting consisted of the following members:
1. Shri Rupesh Shinkre, Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
2. Shri Blaize Costabir, Verna Industries Association.
3. Glen Kalavampara, Goa Mineral Ore Exporters’ Association.

The Chairman, Shri C. Mathur, Commissioner of Customs & Central Excise, Goa, welcomed the members present at the meeting.

No Agenda points were sponsored by the representatives of the Trade / Associations. However, the Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry presented two agenda points before the meeting, viz., (i) Refund claim of ACGL (ii) Refund claims of M/s. Narayan Bandekar & Sons.

The Chairman requested that the issues for the Public Grievance Committee Meetings should invariably be submitted at least 10 days before the date mentioned in the Notice, so that the matter can be examined after obtaining the required information from different formations of this Commissionerate. The representative of Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry agreed that the points of a technical nature be taken up during the next meeting.

ANY OTHER POINTS: –
a) Shri Glen Kalavampara requested that the Iron Ore exporters may be permitted to open P.O. accounts for discharging their duty liabilities.

Response:
Chairman informed that this issue has already been considered during a meeting with the trade held at Marmagoa Custom House and it was informed that P.D. Accounts can be opened for discharge of duty liabilities and that they may approach Deputy Commissioner (Appraising), Marmagoa Custom House in this regard.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the Chairman thanked all representatives of Trade & Industry of Goa for their active participation and assured all the Members, all the co-operation from the officers and staff of the Commissionerate of Customs and Central Excise, Goa.

Meeting ended with vote of thanks to the Chair.

This is issued with the approval of the Commissioner.

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(P.V.N. SURESH BABU)
SECRETARY
PUBLIC GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE