Mysore :

The following were unanimously elected as office-bearers of Mysore Industries Association (MIA) for 2014-2016 at the bi-annual elections and AGM held on May 18 at the MIA premises in city.

Former Mayor P. Vishwanath – President; VP of Rane Madras, K.R. Ramesh – Vice-President; Suresh Kumar Jain – General Secretary; N. Satish – Secretary; Byregowda – Treasurer.

The Executive Committee Members are: R. Puttaswamy, B.A. Sujaya Kumar, Purushotham, S. Raghuram, Shreeshail Ramannavar, P. Kumar, U.S. Sadashiv, N. Lingarajegowda and from Women Reserved category — Nirmala and Arunadevi.

Addressing the AGM, C.M. Ponnappan of Mysore Polymers mentioned about the construction of Housing Apartments adjacent to Mysore Polymers in Metagalli Industrial Area and said that the construction will affect the smooth functioning of industries.

Raja Rajeshwari Enterprises’ Anil Bijalani expressed his concern about the non-availability of skilled manpower which may lead to closure of industries in future. He pointed that the ITI and Polytechnic pass-outs are not well trained and fit for the industries at present.

Addressing the AGM, P. Vishwanath said MIA was planning to have finishing school with multi-skilled development on the job training for 3 years with stipend for ITI and diploma pass-outs. The eligible candidates will be awarded with certificate in association with Department of Employment and Training.

He also informed the AGM that MIA has already expressed its concern to Government about conversion of Industrial land to Residential plots. Shortly MIA will meet Chief Minister Siddharamiah for speedy action in this regard.

Suresh Kumar Jain appealed the new MP Pratap Simha to take required action to reopen Small Industries Service Institute of Government of India, which was closed 20 years ago.

Secretary N. Sathish proposed a vote of thanks.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / May 22nd, 2014