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1969 

  • The Coimbatore District Small Scale Industries Association (CODISSIA) was formed with 40 members and was registered under the Tamilnadu Societies Registration Act vide registration number 80/1969 dated 17-11-69

1970 

  • At the instance of CODISSIA, SIDCO Branch Office was opened. Kurichi Industrial Estate was formed in Coimbatore.

1972 

  • Members of CODISSIA participated in ASIA-71 Trade Fair at New Delhi. CODISSIA organised one Vendor Exhibition in Association with ICF, Chennai.

 1973 

  •  A High Level Committee of the Government of India on Electric Motor and Pumps visited Coimbatore and submitted reports to the Government for diversification in Industrial activities.
  • CODISSIA BULLETIN (Fortnightly Journal) was started.
  • An industrial study Tour of members of CODISSIA was organised in two groups. One group to Japan and the other went to South Asian Countries.

1974 

  • Dr.P.C.Alexander the then Development Commissioner (SSI), Government of India, New Delhi visited the Exhibition organised by CODISSIA.
  • An Exhibition of Railway and Telecommunication parts was held.
  • The Coimbatore Industries Export House was constituted 
  • A study tour of members to Bangalore was arranged.

1975 

  • An All India Seminar on “Rural Industrialisation” was organised.
  • A study tour of members to the Industrial Exhibition at Bombay was conducted.

1977 

  • The NSIC Ltd., organised consumer products Exhibition at Coimbatore.
  •  Mr.I.C.Puri, Development Commissioner (SSI), Union Ministry of Industry, New Delhi visited CODISSIA.

1978 

  • The Scheme of rake load of pig iron at the initiative of CODISSIA was implemented at Coimbatore.
  • CODISSIA RAW MATERIAL SOCIETY (CRMS) was formed.

1979 

  • CODISSIA organized for the display Exhibition and School Laboratory Equipment Exhibition.

1980 

  • Bottleneck in the movement of coke to Coimbatore foundries was solved by undertaking transport of Coke as an Agent of SIDCO and transporting it to Coimbatore was done by CRMS.

1981 

  • Through incessant efforts of CODISSIA, Central Excise duty on Rotors and Stators (Electric Motors) amounting to several lakhs got waived by the Finance Ministry of the Government of India and over 100 small scale electric motor manufacturers were relieved of this burden and benefited. 

1982 

  • CODISSIA conducted an Entrepreneurship Development Exhibition “ENDEX 82” and Seminar on Ancillary Development for a period of 10 days in the President Hall, Coimbatore.
  •  Hon’ble Shri P.A.Sangma, Union Minister for Industry participated in the valedictory function of the Exhibition.

1983 

  • Through efforts of CODISSIA, conversion of rural feeders into Industrial Feeders and 24 hours power supply was effected to thousands of small industries in Coimbatore and Tamilnadu

1984 

  • Through CODISSIA’s efforts the validity of Coke Cards was increased from one year to four years as per orders from the Director of Industries and Commerce, Madras. 
  • CODISSIA purchased a building site of 20 cents in North Huzur Road, Coimbatore in October ’84 for construction of its own office building.

1985 

  • CODISSIA started the scheme of Entrepreneurial Development and conducted two Training Programmes for Entrepreneurial Development Programmes exclusively for women. 
  • CODISSIA organised a National Level Seminar and Exhibition for 2 days on “New opportunities for Electronic Industry” Open ’85 in which Dr.Sanjeevi Rao, Secretary, DOE and State Ministers participated.

1986 

  • CODISSIA organised a Tour of members to IMTEX 86 at Bombay.
  • One day Bundh was observed by members of CODISSIA as a token of protest against certain policies on Central Excise duty. The Bundh was preceded by a huge procession by small scale industrialists to the Central Excise Commissionerate, Coimbatore

1987 

  • CODISSIA organised a Company Standardisation Programme specially suited to SSIs in collaboration with BIS and SEI, Coimbatore.
  • Small Industries Testing and Research Centre was promoted by CODISSIA and SIEMA with an capital of Rs.10 lakhs, grant of Rs.15 lakhs and soft loan of Rs.15 lakhs from the IDBI. SiTARC started functioning this year.

1988 

  • CODISSIA organised the memorable INTEC ’88, Industrial Trade Fair, the first of its kind, in the PSG Grounds, Coimbatore from 19-2-88 to 26-2-88 at a budget cost of Rs.32 lakhs. The achievements of the Trade Fair were remarkable, resulting in business turnover of Rs.2 crores. The Trade Fair paved the way for starting of new Industrial Units in and around Coimbatore and in other parts of the State. There were more than 310 stalls in the Trade Fair.
  • His Excellency Dr.P.C.Alexander, Governor of Tamil Nadu paid a visit to CODISSIA and addressed the members on the topic of Industrialisation in Tamilnadu.

1989 

  •  CODISSIA organised the following programmes 
    •  Catalogue show 
    •  Seminar on pump Technology 
    •  Training in Export marketing 
    •  Seminar on DC motors 
    •  Institution of CODISSIA Awards 
    •  Training on Quality Control 
    •  Seminar on Textile machinery
    •  Training in Food Technology and garment making.

1990 

  •  Foreign products catalogue display for 2 days in CODISSIA.
  •  Visit of Expert from UNIDO Mr.M.L.Tartavel to CODISSIA to study Technology of pump Industry.

1991 

  •  Visit of Development Commissioner for Iron and Steel, Calcutta to CODISSIA, 
  •  INTEC’91 Trade Fair at Coimbatore from 4-1-91 to 13-1-91 in the PSG Grounds. 
  •  Industrial Study Tour to visit IMTEX 92 Exhibition at New Delhi during March 92. 
  •  CODISSIA Awards were distributed to 6 winners during CODISSIA DAY on 18-11-92 by then Hon’ble Minister for Education, Mr.C.Aranganayagam, Government of Tamil Nadu. 

1992 – 93 

  •  Two members from CODISSIA joined the Industrial tour to the eastern countries in February ’93. 
  •  CODISSIA’s efforts paved the way for opening of IDBI branch at Coimbatore in December’92
  •  Two days Buyer-seller Meet on Auto Components was held in June ’92. 
  •  Seminar on Factoring Services was organised
  •  Programme on ISO 9000 was organised
  •  Small Industries Management Assistant Programme for 13 weeks in CODISSIA. 
  •  Programme on Export Packaging for 3 days in March’93.

1993 – 94 

  •  Visit of Chairman, NSIC Ltd. To CODISSIA on 12.12.93 
  •  3rd Edition of Industrial Trade Fair INTEC ’94 was held from 7-1-94 to 16-1-94 in PSG Grounds, Coimbatore.

1994 - 95 

  • CODISSIA celebrated its Silver Jubilee Year to mark completion of 25 years of exemplary services to SSI Sector and arranged Special Lecture meetings by Mr.L.K.Advani, MP, Mr.V.Gopalswami MP, Mr.Suresh Krishna of TVS group and Dr.M.S.Udhaya murthy of Makkal Sakthi Iyakkam.

1995 – 96

  •  CODISSIA entered into 1st MoU with Nachimuthu Polytechnic, Pollachi

1996-97

  • 2 days Exhibition cum Workshop at Coimbatore on Machinery Spare parts Components jointly organized by CODISSIA and SIEMA with the Department of Defence production in SIEMA Complex.
  • CODISSIA received “Best Managed Professional Association Award” at Coimbatore from Coimbatore Mangement Association 
  • CODISSIA entered into Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Karunya Institute of Technology on 23.7.96 and also with Kumaraguru College of Technology on 26.9.96.
  • A team of officials from the Cambrian College of Sudbury, Canada along with Arutselvar Dr.N.Mahalingam, Chairman, Sakthi group, Coimbatore and Principal and faculties of Nachimuthu Polytechnic, Pollachi 
  • CODISSIA organized 4th International Trade Fair INTEC’97 from 3.1.97 to 12.1.97 in the PSG Grounds, Coimbatore. 

1997 – 98

  • CODISSIA Office Building named CODISSIA G.D.Naidu Towers in Huzur Road, Coimbatore was declared open on 8.6.97 by Mr.G.D.Gopal, Chairman, Gee Dee Group Industries, Coimbatore, Arutselvar
  • Dr.N.Mahalingam, Chairman, Sakthi Group Concerns presided over the function. 
  • Visit of Mr.K.V.Irniraya I.A.S., Development Commissioner,(SSI), New Delhi to CODISSIA on 22.7.97.
  • Visit of Mr.Naresh Gupta I.A.S. Chairman, TIIC, Chennai to CODISSIA on 30.7.97.
  • Visit of Mr.Ibrahim Alladin, Director, Cambrine College, Canada to CODISSIA on 26.8.97.
  • Visit of Mr. ISOA Salwatina, Industrialist from Japan to CODISSIA on 21.10.97.
  • Visit of Dr.Heiko G.Waesch, Programme Coordinator, ZDH Partnership Programme, Singapore and Mr. D.Muller Falcke from Germany to CODISSIA on 27.11.99.
  • MOU was signed by CODISSIA with the Government Polytechnic for Women, Coimbatore on 12.3.98.

1998 – 99 

  • Mr.Heiko G.Waesch, Coordinator, ZDH Programme, Singapore and Mr. M.N.Huda, Programme Coordinator, Bangalore conducted a Joint Planning Workshop on ZDH Partnership to study the functioning of CODISSIA.
  • A team of 45 participants from Asian and Eastern Countries under training in NISIET, Hyderabad visited CODISSIA on 20.9.98 
  • Visit of Mr. Ahmed, Chairman, NSIC to CODISSIA on 3.11.98 to brief about the new schemes to help SSI’s.
  • D.I.C. and CODISSIA organised a 2 Days District Level Workshop and training for the Development Functionaries of the PMRY Scheme, in CODISSIA Hall.
  • Visit of Mr. Jothi Jagarajan I.A.S, Director of Industries and Commerce, Chennai to CODISSIA on 28.12.98 to study the pressing problems standing in the way of rapid industrialisation.
  • Mr. Klaus Schroder, Counsel General, Republic of Germany, Chennai visited CODISSIA on 11.12.98. 
  • Delegation of 17 members from VDMA, Bavaria Section, Germany came to CODISSIA on 15.2.99 and a MOU was signed between VDMA and CODISSIA in the presence of the District Collector, Thiru G.Santhanam I.A.S. 
  • Visit of the DC for Iron and Steel, Calcutta and the Regional DC for Iron and Steel, Chennai to CODISSIA on 16.3.99 for discussion with representatives of re-rolling mills and mini steel plants.

1999-00 

  • CODISSIA organised programmes 
    • Export and Prosper on 23.4.99 
    • Function by DIC for Distribution of Awards for Best Performance in Exports on 23.4.99 
    • Signing of MOU with Bannariamman Institute of Technology on 5.3.2000 
  • VISITS OF DIGNITARIES TO CODISSIA:
    • Mr.Rameshram Misra I.A.S., Director of Industries and Commerce on 7.4.99
    • Mr.P. Prabhakaran I.A.S., Mg.Director, TIIC Ltd., Chennai on 7.7.99
    • Mr.V.Ramdas I.A.S., Director (Guidance) Chennai on 4.9.99 & 13.11.99.
    • Mr.D.V.Venkatagiri, Regl.Secretary, Indo American Chamber of Commerce, Chennai on 14.10.99
    • Mr.V.S.Karunakaran, Director, SISI, Chennai on 29.11.99.

2000 – 01

  •  Inauguration of INTEC 2000 on 07.01.2000 at newely constructed CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex.
  •  Meeting with Mr.Rameshram Misra IAS, Industries Commissioner on 17.5.2000
  •  Dr. Chhatrasal Singh, I.A.S, Special Commissioner and Commisioner of Revenue Administration, Chennai, Mr. G.Santhanam, IAS, District Collector, Coimbatore, Mr. T. Karuthiah Pandian IAS, District Collector, Erode, Mr. Dhayanand Kataria IAS, District Collector, Namakkal, Mr. P.Sivasankaran IAS, District Collector, The Nilgiris and Mr. B. Sathyanarayanan, Revenue Divisional Officer, Coimbatore visited CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex on 29.4. 2000.
  • CODISSIA received Hon’ble Shri Chandra Babu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh at CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex on 1.7.2000. 
  • CODISSIA organised a Breakfast meeting with Shri Yashwant Sinha, Hon’ble Minister for Finance Government of India, on 2.7.2000 in the CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex.
  • Mr.M.Ahmed, Chairman, NSIC Mr.Weer Barath Lal Bhat, Director, NSIC, Mr. Narashiman, President, FASSI, Ms. Nity Sethi, Company Secretary visited Trade Fair Complex on 15.7.2000.
  • First AGRI INTEX 2000, International Agriculture Exhibition was organised from 29.8.2000 to 3.9.2000 jointly with Tamilnadu Agricultural University
  • Mr.Heiko G Waesch, Regl. Coordinator, ZDH Partnership Program, Singapore visited CODISSIA and held discussions with office bearers about the proposal to establish a Business Information Centre at Coimbatore etc. 
  • Visit of Smt.O.P.Sosamma IAS, Secretary to Government, Small Scale Industries Department, Chennai on 30.9.2000 to CODISSIA to discuss about the problems of SSI’s
  • CODISSIA organised LIFE STYLE 2000 in CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex from 2.10.2000 to 22.10.2000 for display of home products, electrical & electronic goods
  • Hon’ble Thiru Raja, Union Miniseter of State for Health visited CODISSIA on 28.10.2000 along with Hon’ble Thiru Arocot N.Veerasamy, Minister for Electricity & Hon’ble Thiru Pongalur N. Palaniswamy, Minister for Pollution Control, Government of Tamilnadu
  • Visit of Thiru K.Ganesan IAS, Commissioner of Municipal Administration to CODISSIA on 26.12.2000 along with Thiru Hiteshkumar S.Makhwana IAS, Commissioner, Coimbatore Corporation & Thiru K.Radhakrishnan IPS, Commissiner of Police, Coimbatore to CODISSIA trade fair complex
  • Release of CODISSIA’s publication “Guide on WTO for small Businesses” on 8.1.2001 by the Hon’ble Shri Ananth Kumar, Union Minister for Tourism & sports
  • Hon’ble Thiru T.R.Baalu, Environmental and Forest Minister, Government of India, Hon’ble Thiru Pongalur N. Palaniswamy, Minister for Pollution Control, Government of Tamilnadu, Mr. Raja IAS, Secretary, Environmental Department, Government of Tamilnadu, 22 Ministers from various States, MPs, Top level officers of Environment and Forests Departments from all over India, Smt. Sheela Rani Chungath IAS, Chair person, TNPCB, Chennai, visited CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex on 28.1.01 and 29.1.01.
  • Mr. Larry Bonchard, Director, Community Initiative Cambrian College of Arts & Technology, Canada visited CODISSIA on 08.02.01 to study Pollution Problems in industries.
  • CODISSIA RECEIVED HON’BLE PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee on 16.2.2001 along with Hon’ble Shri Venkiah Naidu, Union Minister for Rural Development, Hon’ble Shri T.R.Balu, Union Minister for Environment & Forests, Hon’ble Shri M.Kannappan, Minister for Non-Conventional energy & Hon’ble Shri Pon Radhakrishnan, Minister for Youth Welfare

2001 - 02

  •  Interaction Meet with Mr.Rameshram Misra IAS, Industries Commissioner, Chennai on 18.4.01
  •  A 6 month Special EDP was commenced on 14.7.01 in CODISSIA Hall. The training was conducted by CODISSIA for the beneficiaries sponsored by DIC.
  •  AGRI INTEX 2001 2nd International Agricultural exhibition was organised from 1.8.01 to 7.8.01 in CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex. It was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Ministers, Govt. of Tamilnadu Tvl. C.Shanmugavelu and R.Jeevanandham. Dr.P.Rathinam, Chairman, Coconut Development Board, Ministry of Agriculture, Cochin and Dr.A.M.Krishnappa, Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture and Science, Bangalore were present in the valedictory function on 7.8.01
  • CODISSIA’s Publication “WTO - Agreement on Agriculture was released by Hon’ble Thiru C.Shanmugavel, Minister for Diary Development.
  • Discussion with Mr.Heiko G Waesch, Regional Coordinator and Mr.Hans Juergon Aberly, ZDH Partnership Program on 13.8.01 and 14.8.01 in CODISSIA Hall.
  • Workshop on Business Information Centre was held in CODISSIA on 4.9.01 & 5.9.01 by Mr.Wong Chin Yeow, ZDH Partnership Program, Singapore
  •  28 representatives from 15 Foreign Countries undergoing training in NISIET, Hyderabad visited CODISSIA on 18.9.01. The representatives held discussions with Office Bearers about the functions of CODISSIA.
  • Meeting with Industrial Estate Manufacturers Association in Tamilnadu on 21.9.01 in the Trade Fair Complex. Mr.K.Skanthan IAS, Industries Commissioner, Mr.Rajarathinam IAS, C &MD, TANSIDCO. Mr.A.Selvaraj, President, TANSTIA organized this meeting.
  • NSIC along with CODISSIA organized Udyog Expo 2001 Industrial Fair from 19.9.01 to 24.9.01. Mr.N.Murugan IAS, Secretary to Govt. SSI Dept. was the Chief Guest and he inaugurated the exhibition..
  • EEPC, Chennai and CODISSIA jointly organized a meeting on 15.10.01 in CODISSIA Hall to explain the promotional of EEPC. Mr.C.S.Shukla, Executive Director, EEPC, New Delhi was the Chief Guest.
  • CODISSIA in collaboration with the Swadeshi Jagaran Manch, New Delhi organized An All India Convention on Employment Generation on 2.11.01 at Coimbatore with cosponsor from Laghu Udyog Bharthi, Delhi, FASII, Chennai, Indian Council for Small Industries, Calcutta, KASSIA, Bangalore, KSSIA, Cochin, FAPSIA, Hyderabad, TANSTIA and District Associations
  • CODISSIA signed MOU with Amrita Institute of Engineering and Technology on 7.1.02 
  • CODISSIA had a meeting with representatives from Germany Viz.Mr.Karsten Warnecke, Consul General at Chennai, Mr.Wolf Wang Litt, Dy.Managing Director, VDMA, Germany, Mr.Bernold Kiel, Project Manager, VDMA, Germany, Mr.T.R.Gopalan, Indo German Chamber of Commerce, Chennai and Mr.Prince Nehemiah, Resident Representative of ZDH Partnership Program, Chennai on 21.1.02.
  • INTEC 2002 International Industrial Trade Fair was held from 21.1.02 to 27.1.02. Smt. Vasundhara Raje, Hon’ble Minister of State (IC) SSI Ministry inaugurated the Trade Fair. 
  • Hon’ble Thiru R.Vaithilingam, Minister for Rural Industries, Govt. of Tamilnadu and His Worshipful Thiru T.Malaravan, Mayor of Coimbatore Corporation, Hon’ble Thiru C.Ponnaiyan, Minister for Finance and Law participated in the valediction for INTEC 2002 on 27.01.02.
  • Visit of Lempelius, Consultant from Spain and Dr.Christian Beck, Project Manager, Germany & Mr.Heiko G Waesch, Regional Coordinator, Singapore on 29.1.02
  • Mr.Jeffery Goebel from Stanford Institute of Public policy visited AGRI INTEX.
  • The following Dignitaries from Nigeria visited Agri Intex 01 on 05.08.01- Mr. Mallam Adamu Bello, Minister for Agriculture & Rural Development, Mr. Aliya Ismail, Special Advisor to the Minister, Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural, Mr. Babu Feda, Deputy Director (Crops), Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural, Mr. Fasanmi, Director, Livestock and Pest Control, Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural, Mr. A.J. Okafor, Senior Counsellor, (Economic & Commerce), High Commission of Nigeria, New Delhi. Mr. M.S.yunusa, Senior Counsellor, (Immigration) High Commission of Nigeria, New Delhi. 
  • Shri Shankar Agarwal IAS, Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of SSI visited on 20.09.01.
  • Mr.S.P. Ilangovan I.A.S., Chairman, TANSIDCO, Chennai on 04.02.02.

2002 - 03

  • CODISSIA signed MOU with Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore on 10.07.02
  • AGRI INTEX 2002 - International Agricultural Exhibition in CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex organized by CODISSIA was inaugurated on 31.07.02. Hon’ble Thiru C.Ponnaian, Minister for Finance visited Agri Intex 2002 on 03.08.02. Hon’ble Thiru S.Radhakrishnan, Minister for Fisheries and his Worshipful Mayor of Coimbatore Corporation Thiru T.Malaravan visited on 06.08.02
  • Seminar on Export Promotion and Display of Foreign Products Catalogues, organized by CODISSIA, ITPO, New Delhi and SIDBI in CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex 17.09.02. Mr.J.Vasudevan, Chairman cum MD, ITPO visited CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex for inauguration.
  • MOU between CODISSIA and NPA Centenary Polytechnic College, Kothagiri on 28.09.02
  • Signing of MOU between CODISSIA and Karpagam College of Arts and Science in Coimbatore on 11.11.02
  • Visit of a team of 18 business delegates from Sri Lanka, headed by Mr.Ananda Kularathene, Southern Regional Development, to CODISSIA on 21.12.02 
  • One Day Korean Textile Machinery Products catalogues Show in CODISSIA Hall, jointly organized by CODISSIA and Korean Trade Centre, Chennai 27.12.02
  • Build Expo 03, a fair for the construction and building industry was held in CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex from 05.01.03 to 12.01.03. The event was jointly organised with the Coimbatore chapters of BAI and ACCE
  •  MOU between CODISSIA and Dr.Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi on 09.01.03 
  •  Signing of MOU between CODISSIA and Sri Ramakrishna College of Engineering, Coimbatore on 22.01.03
  •  EURO INDIA 2003 Conference in CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex on 23.01.03 (Buyer Seller Meet) had a  participation of 34 firms from 27 European countries and 65 Indian Manufacturers. Mr.Satish K.Dhanda, Chairman, Mr.C.S.Shukla, Executive Director and Mr.E.K.Duggal, Resident Director of EEPC attended the event.
  •  Visit of Hon’ble Dr.S.Sanjay Paswan, Minister of State for Communication & IT to CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex on 26.01.03
  •  Launch of Cluster Development Programme for Motors and Pumps in CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex by Shri Rajiv Bhatnagar, CMD of NSIC on 29.01.03
  •  Mr.Ivon Filion, President, Mrs.Sonice C Del Misser, Vice President, Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology, Sudbury, Canada visited CODISSIA the Association on 20.04.02
  • Visit of Study team of 4 members from Ethiopia to CODISSIA and interaction about Agro based Industries & Agricultural Engineering activities on 20.04.02
  • Visit of His Excellency Shri P.S.Ramamohan Rao, Governor of Tamil Nadu, was the Chief Guest for the presentation of ISO 9001:2000 Quality Certification by BVQI to CODISSIA on 29.04.02
  • Hon’ble Thiru Dhalavai Sundaram, Minister for Revenue, Govt. of Tamil Nadu visited CODISSIA on 19.06.02
  • Mr.S.Rajarethinam IAS, Managing Director, SIDCO - Discussion on identification of site for setting an Industrial Estate solely for women entrepreneurs at Thekkalur on 27.6.02
  • Mr.Anjan DAS, Director of Andhra Pradesh Technology Development & Promotion, Hyderabad, visited CODISSIA for discussion on the topic “Municipal Solid Waste Management”. 05.07.02
  • Hon’ble Thiru .R.Vilwanathan, Minister for Rural Industries and Mr.S.Skandan IAS, Secretary to Government, SSI Department visited CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex on 06.07.02
  • A team of 19 trainees from Foreign Countries, undergoing training in NISIET, Hyderabad, accompanied by Faculty Mr.P.V.Reddy came to CODISSIA for Interaction on 16.08.02
  • Dr.S.Goshal, Centre Head, NID, Bangalore visited CODISSIA on 02.09.02 for discussion regarding setting up of NID Centre at Coimbatore 
  • Dr.R.P.Gupta, Scientist, Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to Government of India to CODISSIA, regarding National Energy Mapping for Coimbatore 03.10.02 and 22.11.02
  • Mr.V.Palanikumar, Mg.Director, Tamil Nadu Trade Promotion Organisation, Chennai visited CODISSIA for discussion about India Trade Exhibition at Moscow on 20.11.02
  • Mr.S.Rajerathinam, IAS, MD, TANSIDCO, Chennai came to CODISSIA and held discussions about the services rendered by SIDCO to SSIs 21.11.02
  • Mr.N.K.Raghupathy IAS, Chairman, Tuticorin Port Trust, visited CODISSIA regarding export through Tuticorin Port on 21.02.03
  • Mr.Kim won Yum, Representative from South Korea Trade Promotion Centre visited CODISSIA regarding industrial activities and export of goods from Coimbatore Region on 13.03.03

2003-04 

  •  MOU between CODISSIA and TUV Rheinland (India) Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore was signed on 25.04. 03
  •  Mr.D.Rajendran, IAS, Secretary to Govt., SSI., visited CODISSIA on 26.05.03 
  •  CODISSIA organised Transautotec Expo 2003 from 13.06.03 to 16.06.03 in CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex. This was inaugurated by Hon’ble Thiru C.Ponnaian, Minister for Finance
  •  MOU between CODISSIA and Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai on 4.07.03 
  •  Hon’ble Thiru S.M.Veluswamy, Minister for Commercial Taxes, Govt. of Tamilnadu visited on 12.07.03
  •  Korea Textile Machinery Catalogue Show in CODISSIA Hall on 13.08.03.
  •  Dr.Dork Zeiler and Dr. Uschi Dussert, Textile Experts from Germany held discussions with CODISSIA on 23.08.03 on business development.
  •  Agri Intex 2003 International Agricultural Exhibition was held in CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex from 9.9.03 to 14.09.03. His Excellency the Governor of Tamilnadu Shri Ramamohan Rao declared open the Exhibition on 9.9.03. 
  •  Opening of pavilion under New Anna Marumalarchi Thittam (NAMT) at AGRI INTEX 2003 on 10.9.03. Hon’ble Thiru K.Pandurangan, Minister for Rural Industries inaugurated &. Thiru D.Rajendran IAS, Secretary to Government explained the salient features of NAMT
  •  CODISSIA and DIC jointly organized a Seminar on New Anna Marumalarchi Thittam in CODISSIA Hall on 26.9.03. Hon’ble Ministers Thiru K.Pandurangan, Thiru P.V.Damodharan, His Worshipful Mayor Thiru T.Malaravan, Coimbatore Corporation Thiru N.Muruganandham IAS, District Collector and Thiru K.Doraiyan, Asst. Director of Industries, Chennai were present in this meeting.
  •  Hon’ble Thiru K.Pandurangan, Minister for Rural Industries came to CODISSIA on 16.11.03
  •  Mr.Mikhail M Geladze, Consul General of Russia and Mr.Alexie Solodov, Director, Russian Culture Centre, Chennai came to CODISSIA on 22.11.03 in connection with organising training classes for Russian language.
  •  Interaction meeting with a team of 20 delegates from Afghanistan in CODISSIA hall on 28.11.03.
  •  Interaction with a team of 18 Women Officials of various Ministries from 15 Countries on 11.12.03.
  •  Workshop on TDS under Income tax on 3.12.03.
  •  SUBCON 2003 jointly organised by NSIC and CODISSIA in CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex from 12.12.03 to 14.12.03. Mr.Rajiv Bhatnagar, Chairman & MD, NSIC declared open the exhibition. Mr.S.Rajarethinam IAS, Managing Director, TANSIDCO presided. 
  •  His Excellency Eleys Kasri, Ambassador of Tunisia at New Delhi visited CODISSIA on 17.12.03 and held discussions on the scope for business development between Coimbatore and Tunisia 
  •  Visit of Canadian Delegation from North Atlantic College and Asst. Deputy Minister, Department of Youth Service, New Foundland, Canada on 18.12.03.
  •  CODISSIA & CII organised a Programme on “Sensitisation on Pre Disaster Measures necessary for facing Earth Quakes” on 20.1.2004. Thiru R.Santhanam IAS, Special Commissioner for Revenue Administration, Chennai was the Chief Guest. Mr.N.Muruganandham IAS, District Collector was also present. 
  •  Hon’ble Dr.Sanjay Paswan, Minister for Human Resources, Govt. of India visited CODISSIA on 7.02.2004 and held discussions on the status of Industries in Coimbatore Region.
  •  3 days full time training on Calibration of test and measuring equipments for SSIs from 11.02.2004 to 13.02.2004 organised jointly by CODISSIA and the Centre for Electronics Test Equipments, Bangalore.
  • INTEC 2004 International Industrial Trade Fair from 18.02.2004 to 24.02.2004 in CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex. Mr.N.Kumar, Vice Chairman, SANMAR Group Companies, Chennai inaugurated and Mr.D.Rajendran IAS, Secretary to Govt. SSI Dept., Govt. of Tamilnadu released the Fair Directory. 
  • Hon’ble Shri Ram Nayak, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Govt. of India visited CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex on 19.02.2004 and went round INTEC and addressed the members.
  •  The valedictory function was held on 24.2.2004 evening. His Worshipful Mayor Thiru T.Malaravan, Coimbatore Corporation delivered special address. Mr.Vijaymohan, Vice Chairman, Pricol delivered valedictory address 
  •  Sri Viswapati Trivedi IAS, Secretary to Govt. Industries Dept., Madhya Pradesh visited CODISSIA on 11.03.2004 regarding CIIUS, Cluster Development Programme

2004 – 05

  •  Mr. Mike Barclay, Chief Executive Officer, Silk Air (Singapore Airlines) came to CODISSIA on 22.04.2004 and held discussions with the Office Bearers regarding the proposal of introducing a new air service from Coimbatore to Singapore.
  • Visit of Mr. Hasmukh Adhia IAS, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister of Gujarat, Mr. Jayendra Modi, Joint Secretary, NRI, Government of Gujarat to CODISSIA on 30.04.2004.
  • Inauguration of CODISSIA Foreign Language Learning Centre on 06.05.2004. 
  • Visit of Mr. V.Chandrasekaran, Chief General Manager, SIDBI to CODISSIA on 12.05.2004. Discussions were held about promotional activities implemented by SIDBI to help small scale sector.
  • Dr. T.Karunakaran, Vice Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Rural Development University, Madhya Pradesh came to CODISSIA on 11.07.2004 and hold discussions to study the potential avenues for Industrialisation of Coimbatore.
  • Visit of Business Delegation from Sri Lanka on 16.07.2004 
  • CODISSIA signed an MOU with NSIC (Preferred Partner) for Co-operation on 06.08.2004.
  • Visit of Mr. B.S. Minhas IAS, Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of SSI & ARI, New Delhi to CODISSIA on 06.08.2004.
  • Inauguration of AGRI INTEX 2004 on 20.08.2004 at CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex. Mr. S.Kosalaraman IAS, District Collector, Coimbatore inaugurated the fair.
  • Mr.Rajat Bansal, Director, SSI, Union Ministry of SSI, New Delhi visited CODISSIA and interacted with Office Bearers about the present status of Small Scale Industries.
  • Seminar on “Impact on Pollution in Industries” on 20.09.2004. Mr.K.Elankumaran, District Environmental Engineer, TNPCB addressed the members.
  • Business Delegation to Sri Lanka. TANSTIA – FNF Service Centre, Chennai organized and Mr. J.Balu, President, CODISSIA participated in the delegation.
  • Workshop on Service Tax on 29.10.2004. Mr. Ponnu Rajendran IRS, Deputy Commissioner of Central Excise in charge of Service Tax was the Chief Guest.
  • Interaction meeting with Mr. P.Vaidyanathan, Commercial Specialist, Department of Commerce, American Consulate General Office at Chennai on 21.12.2004
  • Visit of Foreign Delegates from Technical University of Leberec, Czech Republic to CODISSIA on 06.01.2005 to find out the possibilities of having technical tie up between Czech Republic and India.
  • Interaction Meeting with the Director, Korean Trade Centre, Chennai on 11.01.2005.
  • Inauguration of Build Expo 2005 at CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex on 22.01.2005. His Worshipful Mayor Thiru T.Malaravan, Coimbatore Corporation inaugurated the fair.
  • Industry facilitation Council Meeting under Delayed Payment Act on 28.01.2005. Mr. N.Vasudevan IAS, Industries Commissioner and Director of Industries and Commerce, Chennai participated.
  • Visit of team from Malapuram District, Kerala on 04.02.2005 headed by Mr. Sivasankar IAS, District Collector, Malapuram came to CODISSIA and held discussions with the Office Bearers about assistance required in promotion of SSI Industries in Malapuram District.
  • Inauguration of SUBCON 2005 on 17.02.2005. Smt. Stuti Kacker, Joint Secretary, Joint Secretary, Ministry of SSI, New Delhi inaugurated the fair.

2005 – 06

  • A team of Office Bearers from CODISSIA attended the Area Investors Meet at Kottakkal in Malapuram District, Kerala. A booklet “Project Synopsis on Light Engineering Industries for Rural and Self Help Group” published by CODISSIA was released by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala on 15.04.2005.
  • Presentation of 25 Push Carts to Coimbatore Municipal Corporation under Solid Waste Management Programme on 17.05.2005.
  • The New CODISSIA Library Hall was declared open by Mr. Rajiv Yadav IAS, Executive Director, ITPO, New Delhi on 08.06.2005. 
  • LOAN MELA was organized at CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex on 18.06.2005. Loan applications for around 98.30 crores were received. 13 Banks Participated.
  • CODISSIA and NSIC jointly organized a Buyer – Seller Meet on 24.06.2005.
  • CODISSIA and NSIC jointly organized a Workshop on “Strategies for Export Marketing” on 29.06.2005.
  • The Central Excise Commissionerate, Coimbatore in association with CODISSIA has set up a HELP CENTRE for Small Tax Payers under Central Excise & Service Tax on 30.06.2005. Mr. J.M.K.Sekhar IRS, Chief Commissioner of Central Excise, Coimbatore Zone inaugurated the declared open the Help Centre.
  • Inauguration of INTEC 2005 at CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex on 06.07.2006. His Excellency the President of India Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam declared open the Trade Fair. Mr. Stefan Graf, Deputy Consul General of the Federal republic of Germany at Chennai was also present.
  • INTEC 2005 and PSG Institute of Management jointly organized “1st National Summit on Manufacturing Challenges and Opportunities” on 09.07.2005.
  • Visit of a team of 12 Members of Parliamentary Consultative Committee headed by Hon’ble Shri Mahabir Prasad, Minister for SSI, Government of India to INTEC 2005 on 09.07.2005.
  • A team of 50 members representing Small Industries and members of Chamber of Commerce and Industry visited INTEC 2005 on 10.07.2005.
  • Valediction of INTEC 2005 on 12.07.2005. Mr. Jasu Shah, Honorary Consul General of Austria in India was the Chief Guest.
  • Inauguration of AGRI INTEX 2005 at CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex on 11.08.2005. Mr. K.Kulandaivelu, Chancellor, Avanashilingam Deemed University was the Chief Guest.
  • Hon’ble Thiru K.Pandurangan, Minister for Agriculture, Government of Tamil Nadu visited AGRI INTEX 2005 on 14.08.2005.
  • A team of delegates headed by Hon’ble Thiru Berti Premlal Disanayake, Chief Minister of North Provience of Sri Lanka visited AGRI INTEX 2005 on 15.08.2005.
  • Inauguration of CODISSIA Conference Hall on 14.09.2005 by Mr. J.C.Mishra IRS, Commissioner of Income Tax.
  • Mr. K.Ilango, Hon.Secretary was invited by the Commonwealth Secretariat and NSIC to present a paper on Cluster based development at the Commonwealth Small Business Meet held at New Delhi on 22.11.2005
    CODISSIA and SMERA jointly organized SME Rating Mela at CODISSIA on 23.11.2005.
    CODISSIA signed a MOU with Tata Consultancy Services on 25.11.2005.
  • CODISSIA and Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Coimbatore Chapter jointly organized a Seminar of “Advantages of Limited Partnership” on 14.12.2005.
  • CODISSIA and TATA Consultancy Services jointly organized an Open House Session on “TCS Sourcing Initiative” on 28.12.2005.
  • CODISSIA Organised a Mega New Year 2006 Eve Celebration on 31.12.2005 at CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex.
  • CODISSIA signed a MOU with VLB Janakiammal Polytechnic College on 07.03.2006. 
  • Inauguration of INDRAW 2006 at CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex on 16.02.2006. Mr. S.Ashokan, GM, DIC Inaugurated the fair.
  • Mr. J.Balu, President met the Hon’ble Union Finance Minister at New Delhi on 29.03.2006 and represented about the necessity to grant SSI Exemption of Central Excise Duty on Power Driven Pumps.

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