Workshop on New Product Development: A Strategic Approach
20 – 21 May, 2009 : Gurgaon

We are pleased to inform you that CII Institute of Quality is organizing a Workshop on New Product Development: A Strategic Approach, on 20 – 21 May, 2009 at Gurgaon. We request you to take the advantage of this workshop by participating and nominating your colleagues.

Key Contents of the Workshop:

§ Identifying the improvements aimed at enhancing products and services in line with the needs and expectations of the customers.
§ Developing a product quality plan supporting the development of a product or service.
§ Designing and developing new products and services in line with the needs and expectations of the customers.
§ Using creativity and innovation to design and develop competitive products and services.
§ Integration of all aspects of the development process from the voice of the customer to design, manufacturing, delivery and launch.
§ Market entry and positioning strategies.
§ Advanced quality planning processes covering techniques like QFD, FMEA, and Control Plan etc.

Circular of the workshop and a reply form which consists of all the registration details are available at GSIA office.

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CII-Godrej GBC is organizing a two day Advanced Training Programme on Energy Conservation & Management in Building Utilities on 21-22 May 2009 at Chennai.

The main objective of this training programme is to promote disseminate latest techniques and advancements in the field of energy management, provide information on latest energy saving ideas, develop participants to create innovative energy saving ideas through actual implemented case studies and highlight managerial skills required to sustain energy conservation activities

You may kindly send in your nominations through the attached reply form or email at [email protected]

The following are available at GSIA office for your ready reference:
Ø Information Circular
Ø Reply Form
Ø Programme Sheet
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Workshop on Internal Auditor Training Course on ISO 9001:2008
27-28 May 2009: CII-IQ, Bangalore

CII – Institute Of Quality is organizing the Workshop on Internal Auditor Training on ISO 9001:2008 during 27-28 May 2009 at, Bangalore.

The Internal Auditors are expected to play a key role in the maintenance and Improvement of the Quality Management System of an Organization. The ISO 9001 Standard places multi dimensional responsibilities on the various functionaries which includes implementing and maintaining the quality management system, infusing customer orientation in the organization and keeping the system dynamic through continuous tracking of achievement levels. The role of Internal Auditors is to be seen more as Catalysts & internal change agents for bringing out the “Opportunities for Improvement” as so to seek higher-level inputs during third party Audits thereby making the Third party audits more value adding.

The Two-day Workshop on “Internal Auditing for ISO 9000:2008” aims to provide valuable inputs to Potential Internal auditors to leverage the existing management systems set-up for building internal capability and set a base for auditing other Management systems such as EMS/ OSHAS etc. It would also set the stage for Internal Auditors getting matured for fitting into the MR’s shoes at a later date as well as create trained personnel for conducting “Internal Process Audits”.

OBJECTIVES & LEARNING OUTCOMES
The objectives of the programme are to enhance abilities of participant to:

Critically understand the Internal Auditor’s role in a QMS
Strengthen then MR office function by conducting effective Internal Audits.
Improve understanding of ISO 9001 requirements.
Be able to a full fledged departmental ISO coordinator for ensuring sanctity of systems and proper documentation & Implementation in place
Develop ability to analyse, map and document Processes so as to enhance the ability to be a part of the “ Process Audit Team”
Develop a mature perspective for managing internal audit programmes
Increase effectiveness of the Quality system and integration with other systems

CONTENTS
The programme covers

ISO 9001 Vocabulary
Understanding of QMP’s, PDCA .
Process Approach.
Understanding of Clauses through Exercises
Documentation Requirements
Special session on Auditing & Audit skills.
Report writing, Understanding NCR’s etc.

A variety of teaching and learning techniques including lectures, individual learning, group work, and group presentations will be used to make the learning interactive and interesting

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Persons assisting the MR Office, Companies wanting to enhance it’s Auditing resources, Aspiring departmental ISO Coordinators, Companies wanting to train people on essence of QMS etc.

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE
Should have spent at least 4~5 years in an organization and knowledgeable about company operations/ services. Able to relate to basics such as company’s Quality policy, objectives etc.

ACHIEVEMENT
On completion of this course, participants will receive a participation certificate.

Registration and other details are given herebelow:-
FACULTY
The Workshop Would be conducted by Mr.K.R.Shivakumar, faculty from the CII Institute of Quality having experience in managing systems implementation, external auditing, assessment of business excellence models, counseling and training. He has Industry experience in the Manufacturing Sector for over 15 Years and is currently in his capacity as a Counselor associated with various Manufacturing and Service Industries for various initiatives.

REPLY FORM
Registration Details
The Delegate Fee:

Industry Type-
Medium & Large Industry Delegate Fee: Rs. 7000
Service Tax: Rs.721
Total: Rs. 7721
SSI UnitsDelegate Fee:Rs. 5500
Service Tax:Rs.567
Total:Rs. 6067

Companies nominating 3 or more participants to any single programme will be eligible for a discount of 10% on the delegate fee. Discount is available only if the delegate fee is received before the commencement of the programme.

For confirmation of nominations, please forward your nominations along with the ‘at par Cheque’ / Demand Draft towards delegate fee drawn in favour of CII Institute of Quality, Payable at Bangalore.

Delegate fee is not refundable. Changes in nominations are acceptable.

Pre-registration and pre-payment is essential for participation.

This is a non- residential programme. Therefore delegates are requested to make their own arrangements for accommodation.

For registration and more details please contact Mr. Raj Kuldeep Yadav
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Mr. Raj Kuldeep Yadav
:+91- 98452 18056
CII Institute of Quality
Near Bharat Nagara, 2nd Stage
Magadi Main Road, 
: 080 2328 9391 / 6085 / 7690
Vishwaneedam Post
: 080 2328 9388 / 2358 0314
Bangalore – 560 091 
: [email protected]

Workshop on
Internal Auditor Training Course on ISO 9000:2008
27-28 May 2009, Bangalore

1) Name(s) of the Participant with Designation, email Id and contact Number:
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2) Which category he/she represent: (Top, senior, Medium or Junior Management) _________________________

3) Name of the Organisation: _________________________________________________________________

4) Sector of the company? Is it Service Provider /Manufacturing/ Healthcare/ Institutions/ Associations/ Others (If others Details please): _________________________________________________________________

5) CII Member/ Non Member: _________________________________________________________________

6) Nominator’s Name, Designation & Email Id: _______________________________________________________

7) Complete address of the company with telephone and fax number:

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We are pleased to inform you that Quality Council of India as a part of its efforts to promote good quality management practices is organizing a Seminar on “ISO 9001:2008 – Small Changes; Big Opportunities” on May 4, 2009 at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi.

The Speaker is Dr. Nigel H. Croft, a widely known international authority on ISO 9000series of standards. During the seminar, the book on ISO 9001:2008 – Small Changes; Big Opportunities – An Interpretation Guide to ISO 9001:2008 written by Dr Croft and published by QCI will be released, a copy of which will be given to the participants on complimentary basis.

The details of the seminar alongwith the registration form is available at GSIA Office.
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CII-Godrej GBC is organizing a training programme on environment management system (EMS) as per ISO-14001: 2004 international standard on 7 May 2009 and a training Programme on Design & Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHS- MS) As Per OHSAS – 18001 on 8 May 2009 at Nagpur.

The purpose of the EMS training programmes is to acquaint participants on the modification/changes made in the second edition ISO 14001:2004 and provide tools to incorporate these changes in existing management system or while implementing a new system.

The Programme on Design & Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHS- MS) As Per OHSAS – 18001 has been designed to impart awareness & appreciation of the principles and practices essential to an OHSAS management system for conformance with national and internationally accepted norms.

The trained participants would thus be in a position to grasp the health & safety issues of their respective organizations and also the tools available to address them through a management system approach.

You may kindly send in your nominations through the reply form available at GSIA office or email at [email protected]

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Shifting of Offices of the Superintendent of Central Excise to New Premises.
Office of the Commissioner of Customs & Central Excise
ICE House, Patto Plaza, Panaji-Goa.
Trade Notice No.3/2009- C.Ex.
Dated 25.3.2009

Trade and Industry of Goa is hereby informed that the Office of the Superintendent of Central Excise, Vasco Range, which was situated at Custom House, Marmagoa and the Office of the Superintendent of Central Excise, Verna Range (North), which was situated at 1st floor, CWC
Building, Verna Industrial Estate, Verna – Goa are shifted to new premises in Verna Industrial
Estate w.e.f. 24.03.2009. The new addresses of these offices are as under:

1. Office of the Superintendent of Central Excise
Vasco Range,
Plot No.S77,
M/s. Unique Packaging Building,
Verna Industrial Estate,
Verna, Goa.
Phone No. (0832) 2783885.

2. Office of the Superintendent of Central Excise
Verna Range (North),
IDC Administrative Block,
Verna Industrial Estate,
Verna, Goa.
Phone No. (0832) 2783865.

Shifting of these offices to new premises has been done for eliminating delay and inconvenience faced by the Industry in approaching the earlier offices which were distant from the factory premises, to facilitate on-the-spot resolution of issues, and enable more effective monitoring of work by the Department.

sd/-
C. Mathur
Commissioner

International Capital Conference (ICC) India 2009
24 – 25 June 2009
Millennium Hotel London Mayfair, Grosvenor Square ,Mayfair, London

The International Capital Conference (ICC) India 2009 is being jointly organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) with the Cavendish Group, UK in London on 24th – 25th June 2009.

Conference will provide you an opportunity to meet with the Private equity companies, Venture Capital Firms, leading Investment banks , leading international law firms and Advisory firms from across the globe.

The highlight of the ICC India 2009 will be the Roundtables on IPO Process, Infrastructure , PSE’s, Heavy Industries , Automotive, Private Equity , Financial Services, Agro Fertilizers , Mining and legal Services.

The ICC 2009 will focus on :
1.Opportunities for Raising Capital, Consolidation, Expansion at Competitive prices
2.Eminent keynote speeches from the world’s leading financial services companies and authorities
3.Opportunities to position your company as the partner of choice with London financial services firms and to meet with world’s leading Private equity companies, leading Banks and Advisory firms.( B2B MEETINGS )

In addition to the conference, Lord Peter Mandelson, Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform, UK will host a reception on 24th June 2009.

Copy of brochure, reply form and questionnaire, for facilitating your meetings, during the conference is available at GSIA office.
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2nd INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR
“PARADIGM SHIFT IN COMMUNICATION TO SUPPORT
BATTLEFIELD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM”
14- 15 April 2009: Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi

Please refer to earlier email regarding the 2nd International Seminar “Paradigm Shift in Communication to support Battlefield Management Systems” being organised jointly by Confederation of Indian Industry and the Directorate General of Information Systems, Indian Army on 14 – 15 April 2009 at Hotel Taj Palace, Sardar Patel Marg, New Delhi.

The speakers at the conference will be experts from national and international companies, DRDO and the armed forces. The key speakers from the government / armed forces will include Chief of the Army Staff, General General Deepak Kapoor, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC (Chief Guest); Mr Vijay Singh, Defence Secretary, Ministry of Defence (Guest of Honour); Lt Gen Lt Gen N Thamburaj, SM, ADC , VIce Chief of Army Staff; Lt Gen Jasvir Singh, Director General Infantry; Lt Gen P Mohapatra, AVSM, Signals Officer-in- Chief; Lt Gen Dilip Bhardwaj, Director General Mechanised Forces; Dr R Sreehari Rao; Chief Controller R&D (ECS) & Outstanding Scientist , Defence Research & Development Organisation.

Besides this, the participants will also include officials representing the the Armed forces, Ministry of Defence (MoD), DRDO, Paramilitary forces and industry, thereby providing a excellent opportunity for interactioin with key officials in the areas of information systems and communication.

The following companies will also be demonstrating their capabilities during an exhibition running parallel to the seminar:-

Barco Electronics Limited
Bharat Electronics Limited, India
Brij Infotech Limited, India
DELL Computers
DRS Tactical Systems Inc, USA
Futura Automation Pvt Ltd, India
INMARSAT Global
ITT International
Microsoft Corporation
Network Security Solutions India Pvt Ltd
Precision Electronics Limited
Raytheon, USA
Rolta Thales Limited. India
Selex Communications, Italy
SAP India Pvt Ltd, India
SP Guide Publications
Thales, France
The Tata Power Co Ltd
Third Wave Exim (Panasomic Toughbooks), India

Companies who are yet to confirm their participation at this seminar are requested to do so latest by 07 April 2009. A copy of the conference brochure and the reply form is available at GSIA office.
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4th International Conference on “Facility Management” -“Delivering Value in Turbulent Business Environments”
Thursday, 23rd April 2009 : Hotel Sheraton, Saket New Delhi

CII (Delhi State Council) along with C B Richard Ellis as the Knowledge Partner, is organizing the 4th International Conference on Facility Management “Delivering Value in Turbulent Business Environments”, scheduled from 1000 hrs (Registration: 0915 hrs) to 1800 hrs at Hotel Sheraton, Saket, New Delhi.

The conference would provide a platform for the practicing FM professionals as well as various stakeholders in the industry to share their experiences and thoughts on navigating through these turbulent times.

Key Speakers :
. Mr Anshuman Magazine, Managing Director – South Asia, CB Richard Ellis South Asia Pvt Ltd
. Mr Arif Sheikh, COO, Ansals Mall Management
· Mr B R Nagraj, Head, RE and WS, Google India Ltd
· Mr Simon Wells, Head of Property, India Group Property, Royal Bank of Scotland*
· Mr Sushil Sharma, Vice President, Reliance Industries ltd
· Cdr. Shrirang N Bijur, Senior Vice President – Real Estate Infrastructure, Bharti Airtel Limited
· Mr Vibhu Narayan, Director – RES, Hewwit Associates
. Mr Pran Kaul, Head Corporate Services, Department for Industrial Development
· Ms Aditi Dass, Cities and Regions Program Manager, The Climate Group

A brief program outline and reply form is available at GSIA office.

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NUCLEAR POWER IN INDIA: OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES
An Interactive Session with
Dr Anil Kakodkar, Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) &

Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy
17th April 2009 (Friday): 1100 – 1230 hrs:
Hotel Taj Mahal (Crystal Central), Colaba : Mumbai
Chief Guest : Dr Anil Kakodkar, Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission

To meet India’s burgeoning energy demand, the power installed capacity would need to grow exponentially in coming years. The Integrated Energy Policy estimates the installed capacity requirement by 2031-32 to be 778,000 MW. In this scenario, India has to opt for an optimal mix of all possible energy sources to meet the electricity demand. Nuclear energy is likely to be a key component of India’s future energy mix.

After the successful completion of Indo-US Nuclear Deal and agreements with few other countries, nuclear energy can be regarded as an important capacity addition strategy to achieve long-term energy security. In order to fully capitalize on the opportunities available in the post deal regime, it is pertinent to open up the Indian nuclear market to private and foreign players. This would require creating enabling conditions for the foreign/private players’ participation, removing regulatory barriers and by ensuring a level-playing field.

In order to understand various barriers in Indian nuclear energy market, debate possible solutions and highlight various business opportunities in the segment, CII is organizing a Session on ‘Nuclear Power in India : Opportunities and Challenges’ on 17 April 2009 at Hotel Taj Mahal (Crystal Central), Colaba, Mumbai. The Session will start at 1100 hrs and conclude at 1230 hrs, followed by lunch.

Dr Anil Kakodkar, Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy has kindly agreed to be the Chief Guest at this Session.

‘Reply Form’ is available at GSIA office.

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