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Kerala Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The KCCI (Kerala Chamber of Commerce and Industry), is a voluntary organization that promotes and develops trade and industry in Kerala and functions as a central forum for businessmen. The KCCI is the first trade organization in India to receive the ISO Accreditation .The KCCI has headquarters in Cochin, the economic capital of Kerala and has Chapters in Trivandrum, Calicut and Help Centers at Palakkad and Cochin Port (W.Island).
The KCCI traces its origin to 12th May 1951, when the representatives of the local trade associations decided to set up a common forum under the name - THE ERNAKULAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.KCCI was registered under the Indian Companies Act 1956 and the name was changed to KERALA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY on 17th October 2001.
KCCI celebrated its Golden Jubilee on 24th November 2000, with the then Chief Minister of Kerala, Mr. E.K.Nayanar inaugurating the celebration. The Kerala Trade Centre, the Golden Jubilee Project of KCCI, was announced on this day.
Objectives
The main objective of the Chamber is to facilitate, protect and promote trade and commerce in Kerala by considering and formulating opinions on all subjects connected with trade, commerce and industries and conveying it to local, state or central authorities.
We will Endeavour to transform the State of Kerala to a vibrant economy with inclusive growth that emulates world standards in every sphere.
DEVELOPMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE
The Chamber has been actively involved in the development of infrastructure which is essential for the growth of economy. It played a crucial role for the establishment of the Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal and Goshree Islands Development Authority. It was this Chamber that proposed the International Airport in Cochin with private sector participation, and offered a substantial amount to the Cochin International Airport Society. The Chamber also sponsored the construction of bridge over Perandoor Canal on the busy Sahodaran Ayyappan Road in Cochin City and Bridge at Karanakodam in Pullepady-Thammanam Road.
BUSINESS NEWS MAGAZINE
The dissemination of information is one of the important functions of the Chamber. Every month Chamber publishes Kerala Chamber Business News containing useful information on wide ranging subjects and informative articles from members and experts. The Magazine is now available at Cochin International Airport.
BEST FINANCIAL JOURNALIST OF KERALA
KCCI has decided to recognize the valuable contributions of journalists, especially those who cover trade, commerce and industry by presenting THE BEST FINANCIAL JOURNALIST OF KERALA AWARD.
MEMBERSHIP
The rich tradition of services to business community, established and nurtured over five decades has managed to leave an indelible impression among the business community and gain full acceptance from the Union and State Governments. Today the Chamber has 2500 direct members representing the cream of the business community ranging from small traders to multi-nationals. It also has more than 25000 indirect members through affiliated bodies.
MEMBERSHIP DETAILS OF THE CHAMBER
| Membership Type | Application Fee | Admission fee | Membership Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life | Rs.100/- | Rs.50,000/- | Rs.50,000/- (one time) |
| Ordinary | Rs.100/- | Rs.10,000/- | Rs.1,200/- (annual) |
| Affiliated | Rs.100/- | Rs.15,000/- | Rs.10,000/- (annual) |
KERALA TRADE CENTRE
The chamber has decided to set up an International Trade Centre viz. Kerala Trade Centre on the lines of the World Trade Centers around the World. The concept of World Trade Centre implies bringing together all the agencies connected with export promotion, under one roof, so that a foreign businessman visiting the country will be able to get his transactions done without moving outside the complex. It will consist of Industrial Research and Development Centre, Trade Information and Resource Centre, Shopping Arcades, State-of the Art Telecommunication Facilities, Well Equipped Business Centre, Exhibition Centre, Testing Laboratory, International Convention Centre etc. The Centre will cater to all visitors by providing multi cuisines at food courts. The construction of this prestigious centre at Marine Drive, Kochi will be completed by the end of 2008.
FICCI
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is an association of business organizations in India, headquartered in the national capital New Delhi. FICCI is one of the main organizations to fund and support many governmental and non-governmental educational institutes. It was founded by GD Birla and Purushottam Takkur in 1927, on the advice of Mahatma Gandhi. .Now it is headed by Rajan Bharti Mittal.
The KCCI got affiliated to FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry), New Delhi on 8th December 1970 and hence was able to associate and interact with other Chambers of Commerce functioning in India.
Website : http://www.ficci.com/
INDIAN COUNCIL OF ARBITRATION, KERALA REGION
Indian Council of Arbitration is the undisputed leader in dispute resolution services in India. For over 40 years, the Indian Council of Arbitration has been providing users of arbitration with an unrivaled array of time-tested services that include ICA Arbitration, ICA Conciliation and ICA Maritime, as well as education and training programs. Coupled with our quality case administration and panel of arbitrators. ICA is the one resource for all your dispute resolutions needs.
The Kerala State Regional Office of the Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA) functions from our Chamber. The ICA,, approved by the Union Commerce Ministry has an Executive Committee of legal experts and professionals that propagate Alternative Redressal Dispute Mechanism such as mediation, conciliation and arbitration.
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KERALA CHAMBER YOUTH FORUM AND LADIES FORUM
Youths with their creativity, skill and talent have made their own identity in the National and International business scenario. The role of women entrepreneurs also assume greater importance and a large number of women were entering into business. The Chamber Director Board therefore decided to form a Youth Forum and Ladies Forum to actively involve women entrepreneurs and youths in the Chamber activities. A separate Bye-Law has been drafted and implemented for the smooth functioning of the Youth Forum and Ladies Forum.
YOUTH FORUM
First Annual General Meeting of the Kerala Chamber Youth Forum was held on 30th June 2011 at the Chamber Hall.
Executive Committee Members
- Mr. Vinoo Kurian Devasia ,Convenor(24, Assured Services Pvt. Ltd.)
- Mr. K.K.Shafieque Ahamed ,Jt.Convenor(M/s.Indol Lubricants)
- Mr. Abdul Nazar Yusaf (Classic Multimedia Solutions)
- Mr. Ajithkumar.P.S.( M/s.Capgo International)
- Mr. Akshith Thomas Joseph (M/s.Cheryl Enterprises)
- Mr. K.Babumon ( M/s.Amritha Builders)
- Mr. Boban V.Sasi (M/s.Pavan Motors Sales & Services (P) Ltd.)
- Mr. George Mathew( M/s.Kuruvithadam Associates Pvt. Ltd.)
- Mr. Hari Unnikrishnan(M/s.Speed & Safe Courier Pvt Ltd)
- Mr. Hitesh Pratap Shah(M/s.Vardhamaan Retail Ventures)
- Mr. Mathew Cherian( M/s.C.M.Corporation)
- Mr. Pramod Parthan(M/s.Sankalp Architects)
- Mr. Rajesh Nair( National Teletech Corpn.)
- Mr. Tejus Xavier (EVM Enterprises)
- Dr. Thomas K. Paulose Nechupadam( Nechupadam Dental Clinic)
First Annual General Meeting of the Kerala Chamber Ladies Forum was held on 30th July 2011 at the Chamber Hall.
Executive Committee Members
- Ms. Jasmin Kareem. K ,Convenor (Ms. RegionalInstitute of Technology)
- Sheela Kochouseph, Joint Convenor (V-Guard Industries)
- Ms. Parveen Hafeez (Sunrise Group of Hospitals)
- Ms. Jyothi Aswani (Presteege Lachmandas Group)
- Ms. Mariamma Jose (M/s Athena Travels (India) Pvt. Ltd)
- Ms. Nimmi John Chakola (M/s Chakolas Decorette)
- Ms. Priyanka Idicula (M/s Cochin Birth Village)
- Ms. Rogi Francis (M/s Outlook Communications Pvt .Ltd.)
- Ms. Veena Shibu (M/s. Greens Soft
- Ms. Rupal N. Lilladhar (M/s Sanskruthi)
- Ms. Rekha Prakash (M/s Arham Infotech)