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The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
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INTRODUCTION
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led and industry-managed organisation, seeking to play a proactive role in India’s development process. The organisation works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the growth of industry in India, partnering industry and government alike through advisory and consultative processes. The confederation is headquartered in New Delhi. Adi godrej is the President and Chandrajit Banerjee is the Director General of the confederation.[1] CII claims to usher change by working closely with government on policy issues, enhancing efficiency, competitiveness and expanding business opportunities for industry through a range of specialised services and global linkages. It also provides a platform for sectoral consensus building and networking. CII has direct membership of over 6,600 organisations and indirect membership of over 90,000, from around 250 national and regional sectoral associationsCII organises trade fairs to promote Indian industry. Some of the flagship trade fairs are: IETF, Auto Expo, Agrotech, IMME, etc. Auto Expo is the largest auto show in Asia. CII has been organizing a biannual trade fair called IETF. CII was established in 1895. The initial partners were five engineering firms, all members of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In the beginning, the name of the organisation was Engineering and Iron Trades Association (EITA).
The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) is one of the apex trade associations of India. The organisation represents the interests of trade and commerce in India, and acts as an interface between industry, government and other relevant stakeholders on policy issues and initiatives. The goal of this organization is to promote both domestic and international trade, and reduce trade barrierswhile fostering conducive environment for the growth of trade and industry of India.
ASSOCHAM was established in 1920 by promoter chambers, representing all regions of India. The Association's head office is located in New Delhiand regional offices are located in the cities of Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Kolkata. As of 2012, ASSOCHAM covers a membership of over 400,000 companies and professionals across the country.
Bharat Ratna Sir. M. Visvesvaraya
AIMO was founded by Bharat Ratna Sir. M. Visvesvaraya over 62 years ago. The organization has established itself as a body committed to Industrial progress with the motto "Prosperity through Industry". It has been recognized by Government as an apex organization of industry and given representation on most of the policy making bodies of the Central and State Governments.
AIMO has been instrumental in creating an environment for co-operation between Government and Industry, in promoting and co-coordinating industrial and economic growth, and has worked for servicing trade and industry and the community.
In order to effectively represent industry, AIMO actively participates in over 150 National and State level Government and quasi Government bodies.
OPERATION : Over 20 Councils/Committees with experienced senior executives of member companies study and analyze various legislative and other matters of concern to industry and provide expert guidance to the National Working Committee of AIMO. Periodic workshops/training programme are organized to help members keep abreast of developments in industry.
Particular stress is made of the significant role of the small industry in national development. AIMO has been focusing attention on several areas to avoid sickness in industry.