About Us
Inception
KGCCI was originally the brain child of some dynamic entrepreneurs who conceptualized an organization to look after the interests of mercantile community in this part of the country even before many highly industrial locations could think of a similar outfit. This location, which later became a separate State, was a tiny part of Uttar Pradesh with distinctly differing from rest of the State in geographical, climatic and cultural environments.
KGCCI was established in the year 1987 with its office located in the premises of Jindal Solvent Extraction Factory, Kashipur. During 1997, it was shifted to rented office space at the Old Anaj Mandi. Now the office of the KGCCI is situated in its own building in the Industrial Estate, Bazpur Road, Kashipur. The building has been named “CHAMBER HOUSE”. The existing building in the location was inaugurated in 1999 by the Honorable Chief Minister of the State, Shri Narayan Dutt Tiwari. Later a new multipurpose building was constructed with appealing grandeur. This was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister, Health & Family Welfare, Uttarakhand State, Mr. Tilak Raj Behar on March 30, 2006. The building has a well established auditorium with a seating capacity of 150 and a conference room to accommodate 50 persons. There is also a banquet hall. The building houses spacious office for the staff of the Chamber and also a small pantry to meet the needs of snacks and beverages for events held in the premises.
The KGCCI with a clear vision and objectives for industrial and economic betterment has been growing into a strong and effective association of the Trade and Industry of the State. Post-2000 when the State of Uttarakhand was born, the pace of Industrial Development in the State quickened up. New Industrial Areas were established and many factories of different scales were installed in the State. The membership of the chamber has also been growing gradually and the present strength is about 350.
Forum Of Interaction
KGCCI provides the platform for the industry and trade of Uttarakhand for interaction within themselves the Government bodies of the State and the Centre. Expert committees have been formed to deliberate on specific issues and subjects of business like company laws, taxations, finance and banking, custom & excise, infrastructure, power supplies, labour laws & human resources development, etc. Legal issues common for the industry are also taken up by the Chamber. Expert services that would benefit the members are arranged by the Chamber. Trainings, workshops and seminars are organized for the benefit of the members and the employees of the members organizations.
Credentials
KGCCI is an organizational member of:
- Power Advisory Committee of Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission.
- Micro Small & Medium Enterprises Development Institute (MSME DI).
- Uttarakhand Industry Felicitation Council.
- ESTC Governing Council.
- District Level Udyog Mitra.
- State Level Udyog Mitra.
- PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PHDCCI)
- Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI).
- IMC (Institute Management Committee) of Government it is at Kashipur, Haridwar, Roorkee and Dehradun, Tanakpur, Pauri etc.
- Zonal and Regional Railway Consumers Advisory Committees.
Enterpreneurial Development
Legislation
KGCCI, endeavors to generate spirit of self-help and promote entrepreneurial skills by spreading relevant information, organizing seminars and interaction sessions.
Information on all legislations and regulations and the changes made in them that would affect the industries is shared with all concerned members and also made available from the archives of the Chamber.
Benefits of KGCCI membership
- Members can avail support in representing them in specific or common issues affecting their business.
- Organizations can have publicity about their products / services through the directory of members, periodic Bulletins, E-Bulletins and other publications.
- They may gain professional insight for managing their business in a better manner.
Objectives of the Chamber:
- Representation of problems of member units to Government functionaries. (Center & State) Dissemination of rules, regulations, Circulars etc. received from Govt. to member units of the Chamber.
Interaction of members among themselves, with the Governmental agencies and authorities on different topics from time to time
Directory of member units with their brief business profile is published periodically for circulation amongst members, Government officials and potential customers for members.
Supporting members in their product marketing through Trade Fairs, Expos and exhibitions at different places from time to time.
Publication of a Bulletin and E-Bulletin for in house circulation to keep members updated of the developments pertaining to the industry.
Organizing of workshop, Seminars, Conferences etc. with experts on the subject from time to time.
Certification of documents and provisioning certificates of origin for export purposes.
Participation in Social Welfare and activities of National interests on behalf of the members.