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PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 5 MESSAGE President’s Message

Friends,

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” This statement of Socrates from almost 1000 years ago seems most relevant today. The past year and half has shown us that an honest will to work unitedly, swiftly and thoughtfully can achieve incredible feats for greater good. While the second wave of the COVID-19 infection proved to be an onslaught that caused much loss and destruction, with a gentle and cautious sense of relief, this aggressive spat of the Coronavirus infection seems now to be receding, across the country. We must appreciate the fight the collective put up, including the relentless efforts of our healthcare workers, the allied forces of sanitation, law & order, logistics and the MSME sectors, also the citizens of the country who held back their daily lives and stayed at home to reduce the virulent spread of the virus and needless to say, the administrative acumen the government displayed in navigating this unforeseen apocalypse. The loss of lives notwithstanding, the response of the people, the nation and the government has been courageous and exemplary. The need of the hour is full preparedness at the systemic level, to ensure avoidance and repeat of a calamity of this kind and magnitude. Having said this, the partial/complete lockdowns in many States and restrictions in various regions across the country did seem to create an uncertain economic environment, bringing unavoidable signs of slowdown. The second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in April and May 2021, much more severe than the first wave of 2020, drastically impeded the economic recovery process. The PHDCCI’s Economy GPS Index saw a drastic fall to a nine months low at 93.3 for May 2021 from 124.3 recorded for April 2021. On the basis of recent movement of PHDCCI’s Economic and Business Momentum (EBM) Index, the Chamber projects overall GDP growth for FY 2020-21 at minus 7.9%. Analysts also lowered the GDP growth forecast for India to a humble 9.5% for the current fiscal, compared with the 11% expected earlier, as the two engines of growth – private consumption and investment – both were considerably affected by the second wave. However, we expect a strong rebound in economic recovery as restrictions get eased in the weeks ahead. We must mention here that there is a silver lining amidst this economic gloom. India still remains an attractive destination for long-term global investors with FDI being Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal the highest ever at US$ 81.72 billion in FY 2020-21, 10% more

6 PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 President’s Message than FY 2019-20. Further, India’s foreign homes across India. The Chamber, Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman recently asked exchange reserves crossed US$ 600 the BSE and the financial fraternity various Ministries to spend more than billion for the first time as on June 4, have also come forward to generate their capital expenditure targets as well 2021 covering a little less than 15 months and amplify resources for setting as explore public private-partnerships of imports. Indicators such as power up of an oxygen plant, which will be for viable projects. consumption, E-way bills and foreign placed at New-Delhi-based Tirath Ram The Chamber has sent portfolio investment witnessed a slight Shah Charitable Hospital, ensuring recommendations to the government increase in the second half of May continuous free supply of oxygen in the to issue special COVID bonds for raising 2021. Further, I am glad to say that the hospital. funds to provide stimulus support to second COVID-19 wave did not impact The PHDFWF has also very push economic growth. This would Indian agriculture sector production in graciously distributed food items and help mobilize fiscal resources and any significant way. Agriculture exports masks to needy families, abandoned become an appropriate substitute to grew by 43 % in the first two months children and migrants during the second the market, by the government. Such of FY 2021-22, despite the pandemic, wave of COVID in various parts of Delhi. special bonds involve relatively less driven by policy level interventions, as PHDFWF is supporting 36 families who inflation risk, limit the crowding-out of well as the expansion of products into have lost their only bread earners due private investments from other sectors new markets. to COVID or otherwise. The Chamber is of the economy and form a source of The lockdown induced restrictions also supporting the vaccination drive tax-free income for bondholders. in the economy did create a difficult for its Members and the Secretariat The government should definitely time for the Indian industry, with the and their families. The Chamber has consider coming out with mega health closure of business establishments. also started a COVID helpline to help parks or special pandemic zones (SPZs) The MSME sector has been badly hurt the members and the Secretariat. spread across key locations in India akin with a total decline in their earnings. Despite being the largest vaccine to SEZs that can cater to the wellbeing According to a survey conducted by the manufacturer in the world, India of all citizens in case another such PHD Chamber on assessing the impact has a massive challenge- vaccinating pandemic wave hits our country. We of coronavirus 2.0 on economy and 1.4 billion people in a democratic have an opportunity to learn from this businesses, the top challenges clearly environment. I urge the government to pandemic and take measures that will emerged as increased cost of raw speed up the vaccination process. This help us develop mainstream global materials, availability of working capital, needs to be done on a war footing over health security schemes, up-scale weakening consumption & demand, the next few months to cover at least health spending, health infrastructure high price-cost margins/profitability, 75% of the population of the country to and investment in R&D. upkeep of deployed workforce and enable quick and seamless transition The pandemic has shown the making sure salaries are paid to on-roll towards normalcy. Vaccines production immense power of benevolence and workers, repayment of loans and cost capabilities need to be enhanced, while kindheartedness. In the words of the of compliances. also increasing imports from other great Nobel Laureate, Mari Curie, Nonetheless, I must point out that countries. I suggest that temporary ““Nothing in life is to be feared, it is the Rs. 3 lakh crores Emergency Credit patent waiver in the World Trade only to be understood. Now is the time Line mandated for providing collateral Organization for the COVID-19 vaccine to understand more, so that we may free loans to MSMEs has been an and other related products will enhance fear less.” I beseech the government effective financial measure to restore the transfer of knowledge and know- and the masses to recognize that the liquidity and financial fitness and has how for scaling up vaccine production pandemic is far from over. I request all somewhat helped MSMEs to restart worldwide. citizens to follow the COVID appropriate operations by giving them additional Stronger stimulus and support by behaviour in line with the government’s working capital. We suggest the the Government, more than even last advisory, “Stop the Transmission, government increase the size of the year, is a clarion call, as can be evidently Crush the Pandemic - Masks, distance, Emergency Credit Line from Rs. 3 lakh seen by the mammoth scale of lost sanitization and ventilation to prevent crores to Rs. 6 lakh crores and extend lives of several bread earners and the the spread of SARS-CoV-2 virus.” I the period of availability to March 31, general lowering of morale of the strongly believe that we have the right 2022. populace. Given the loss to business building blocks to rebuild a stronger, Scarcity of medical oxygen cylinders and industry, we suggest lower interest better and a booming India because of at hospitals and healthcare facilities rates for consumers and businesses, our robust inbuilt demand consumption across India during the second wave lesser compliances for MSMEs vis-à-vis characteristics. We must gear up on of the pandemic was an unfortunate ease of doing business at the ground our efforts and prepare well and we reason for the deaths of many. The PHD level and a less demanding tax regime at the PHD Chamber, in continuation Chamber stood by the Nation in these to increase the personal disposable with this mindset, will always be a pillar trying times and with the help of its income of the people. There is a need of strength for industry and remain Family Welfare Foundation undertook for effective fiscal measures such as in full support and solidarity with the the noble task of importing 10 Oxygen reduction in GST, along with Direct government and steer India towards plants, with support from Industry Benefit Transfers for the urban and rural Progress, Harmony and Development. members and Rotary Club of Delhi poor, in-kind transfers, front-loading South Central. These plants shall be of infrastructure investments, among set-up in various hospitals and nursing others. In this context, Finance Minister,

Sanjay Aggarwal President, PHDCCI

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L-R : Dr Yogesh Srivastav, Assistant Secretary-General, Mr. Pradeep Multani, Sr. Vice President and Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal, President, PHDCCI; Mr. Narendra Singh Tomar, Cabinet Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj And Food Processing Industries; Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (IC), Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region; Mr. Amarjit Singh Bhagat, Hon’ble Minister Food and Culture, Government of Chhattisgarh; Prof Bejon Kumar Misra, Chairman- Consumer Affairs and Public Health Committee and Mr. Saurabh Sanyal, Secretary General, PHDCCI; Ms. Inoshi Sharma, Executive Director, FSSAI; H.E. Ms. Namrata S. Kumar, Ambassador of India to the Republic of Slovenia; Mr. John Southwell, Counsellor, Agriculture, Australia; Mr. Tony Maseko, Senior Manager, Eswatini Standards Authority; H.E. Mr. Hugo Javier Gobbi, Ambassador of Argentine Republic to India; Mr. Shashank Rastogi, Chairman, Chhattisgarh, PHDCCI; Mr. Abhinav Shrivastava, Head - Regulatory Policy & Intelligence, Amway India; Dr Darlando Khathing, Vice Chancellor, NECU and Mr. Rakesh Gupta, Regional Director, PHDCCI- Rajasthan Chapter WORLD FOOD SAFETY DAY 2021 - Safe Food Today For A Healthy Tomorrow

he PHD Chamber & Food prevention, detection, and proper Bhagat, Minister Food and Culture, Safety & Standards Authority management of foodborne diseases. Government of Chhattisgarh was T(FSSAI) and North East Christian Food security will help in human health the Chief Guest for the Valedictory University (NECU) Nagaland, prosperity and overall development of Session. organized the WORLD FOOD SAFETY the nation. Food hygiene will help to The event witnessed the presence DAY 2021 Themed: Safe Food Today ensure the safety of food. of H.E. Ms. Namrata S. Kumar, for a Healthy Tomorrow on June 7, Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State Ambassador of India to the Republic of 2021. (IC), Ministry of Development of North Slovenia; H.E. Mr. Hugo Javier Gobbi, World Food Safety Day was Eastern Region was the Chief Guest at Ambassador of Argentine Republic to observed to encourage sustainable the Inaugural session, Mr. Narendra India; Mr. John Southwell, Counsellor, development of food security, human Singh Tomar, Cabinet Minister of Agriculture, Australia and Mr. Tony health, agriculture, tourism, and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Rural Maseko, Senior Manager, Eswatini economic prosperity and to inspire Development, Panchayati Raj And Standards Authority. The event also action to help prevent, detect and Food Processing Industries, Govt. witnessed the presence of Ms. Inoshi manage food-borne risks. COVID-19 of India was the Chief Guest of the Sharma, Executive Director, FSSAI. has made governments, distribution technical session on ‘Good Practices Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal, President, systems, and consumers aware of the for Food Safety’ and Mr. Amarjit Singh PHDCCI in his presidential address

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deliberated the importance of World part of ancient culture and people Development, Panchayati Raj And Food Safety Day which will help to are getting back to them. The natural Food Processing Industries, Govt. of draw attention and inspire action to form of consumption of vitamins will India mentioned that the pandemic has help prevent, detect and manage have more benefits and long-term drawn our attention to issues related foodborne risks, contributing to food sustenance in the human body than a to food sanitation, antimicrobial security, human health, economic tablet. resistance, climate change, and many prosperity, agriculture, market While bursting various food and other similar challenges. access, tourism, and sustainable diet myths like reducing carbs and He mentioned that the Prime development. distribution of meals, he mentioned Minister has taken a step to Talking about the importance of that when we disturb the scientific launch POSHAN Abhiyaan (PM’s food for sustaining life and health, prescribed pattern of diet, we are not Comprehensive Scheme for Holistic he mentioned that it’s important to only depriving ourselves of the ideal Nutrition) to make India malnutrition- drive awareness about good nutrition, levels of vitality, we are also making free. The government has spent food production chain, from farmers ourselves more vulnerable to a lot a lot of financial resources on and producers down to retailers and of diseases. He further elaborated creating nutrition-related schemes/ consumers. He lauded the efforts of that meal and diet plans should be programs to prevent malnutrition the North East Government to ensure designed taking into consideration a and underdevelopment in childhood. food safety in the State. Organic person’s age, metabolic rate, level of An integrated nutritional support cultivation and low use of pesticides physical activity, the requirement of program- Mission Poshan was create a natural advantage for food profession, etc. announced in the Budget as well, he products from the North East region He emphasized that the North- further added. which is an important step towards Eastern part of India is rich in bio- He shared that the Government of food safety that also motivates the diversity which has awakened other India is well aware of the importance country to adopt the same practice, regions of the nation to the merits of of nutrition for the development pointed out, Mr. Aggarwal. The State organic food and plantation which are and welfare of the society and governments are playing a proactive high in nutrition and vitamins. plans to introduce mid-day meals in role in building awareness on food H.E. Mr. Hugo Javier Gobbi, schools, provide ration to pregnant safety and food security and the Ambassador of Argentine Republic and lactating mothers through opportunities available in North-East to India deliberated about India- Anganwadis, and Public Distribution states. Argentina relations and the strength System to citizens below the poverty Professor Bejon Kumar Misra, of Argentina towards food production line. Due to various reforms and Chairman of the Consumer Affairs & and exports which is the outcome of measures in agri-food sectors, India Public Health Committee, PHDCCI, favorable natural conditions and at is witnessing high production of food underlined the theme of the event. the same time updated infrastructure, grains, fruits, and vegetables, dairy, He said “World Food Safety Day transportation, technology and meat, poultry, etc. brings to call attention to foodborne efficient framework can ensure safety Mr. Tomar shared that the Ministry diseases and especially during these and security of food. He mentioned of Food Processing Industries has pandemic times, it is imperative to that looking at these times of implemented the ‘Pradhan Mantri eat healthy foods that offer greater pandemic and the need to ensure food Kisan Sampada Yojana’ to attract immunity against viruses. This issue safety for the future, international investments and create a conducive has become much more meaningful corporation and knowledge sharing is environment for promoting easy in light of COVID-19 and I hope the crucial. business. The Ministry, in partnership theme of this year’s World Food Dr Darlando Khathing, Vice- with the State/UT Governments, Safety Day 2021 - ‘Safe food now for a Chancellor, NECU mentioned that has also launched the Centrally healthy tomorrow’ will assure citizens Academic institutions should get Sponsored ‘Pradhan Mantri Micro health and safety through a robust engaged with the ‘Eat Right India’ Food Processing Unnayan Yojana’ for surveillance system built by FSSAI movement. We must engage with Micro Food Processing Enterprises to enable States to share credible students and Faculty to promote ‘Sahi to provide financial, technical, and information to the consumers to make Bhojan, Behtar Jeevan’ which is also commercial assistance for the up- an informed choice to stay healthy”. the theme of the World Food Safety gradation of micro food processing Inaugural Session Day 2021 ‘Safe Food Now For a Healthy enterprises. The Ministry of Agriculture Chief Guest, Dr Jitendra Singh, Tomorrow’. and Farmers Welfare has also started the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund Minister of State (IC), Ministry of PHDCCI also played a video under the guidance of the Prime Development of North Eastern message received from Dr Harsh Minister, through which facilities Region deliberated about the Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and will be developed in the villages and growing awareness on food and its Family Welfare, Government of India farms, along with the benefits for benefits towards long-term health on World Food Day 2021 Celebration farmers, food security efforts will also and wellness due to the pandemic. during the event. He stated that eating healthy food is be strengthened. Technical Session not only important but it’s essential to He also shared that National understand when, how, and in what Chief Guest, Mr. Narendra Nutrition Month was started in form to eat the food. He opined that Singh Tomar, Cabinet Minister of the month of September by the Immunity boosters, have been a major Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Rural government under the leadership

12 PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 CAW of the Prime Minister. He informed Kumar Choubey, Minister of State, Mr. John Southwell, Counsellor, that last year the Ministry of Food Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Agriculture, Australia said that he has Processing Industries also celebrated on account of World Food Day 2021 been working towards facilitating ‘Poshan Maah’ -the goal was to make Celebration during the event. technical market access, policy people aware of processed food and Valedictory Session exchange, and Australia as a market the nutrition in it. The Ministry named for India and India as a market for Chief Guest, Mr. Amarjit Singh the campaign ‘Har Jeevan Ho Poshan Australia. He opined that Food safety Bhagat, Minister Food and Culture, Se Roshan’. With this vision, India is a shared responsibility from farm Government of Chhattisgarh said should contribute to the Sustainable to fork and relies on the efforts of that under the able guidance of Mr. Development Goals, ensure food everyone involved in the food chain Bhupesh Baghel, CM, Chattisgarh, the security, people take care of health, (agricultural production, processing, Congress Government has ensured get nutritious material and through transport, food production, and that no one will sleep hungry in the yoga, etc., we will be able to meet consumption). entire state. The Congress Government these challenges around the world, has not only emphasized on providing Mr. Tony Maseko, Senior Manager, asserted the Minister. food to the masses but also assured Eswatini Standards Authority stated H.E. Ms. Namrata S. Kumar that it should be nutritional food. that access to sufficient amounts of Ambassador of India to the Republic Distribution of roasted black gram safe and nutritious food is the key to of Slovenia, discussed the importance and jaggery has been initiated in the sustaining life and promoting good of food safety especially during times unreached areas, he further added. health. He reiterated that as Food of pandemic and stated that this year’s supply chains now cross multiple In the history of Chhattisgarh theme is deriving towards collective national borders, good collaboration State, a landmark decision related responsibility of everyone including between governments, producers, to Food Security was taken on 2nd the government as well as citizens and consumers would help in ensuring October 2019. On this day, the Public and the nation needs to have a holistic food safety. Distribution Scheme was initiated. approach towards health at the same The Mukhyamantri Suposhan Yojana Mr. Pradeep Multani, Senior Vice time ensuring best food practices. was also initiated on the same day, President, PHDCCI delivered the Ms. Inoshi Sharma, Executive whose objective is to provide ration at vote-of-thanks to the delegates and Director, FSSAI mentioned that we minimum rates. participants. Mr. Multani mentioned need to ensure the safety of food that the government is doing a The Minister stated that during from the producers to the consumers. lot towards ensuring food safety. the challenging time of COVID-19, We need to make sure that the food The food industry has been under the Chhattisgarh Government has is produced, packed, delivered, and enormous pressure in recent months ensured to provide dry ration, masks, consumed safely. She discussed the due to the COVID-19 pandemic. soaps, etc. to the people who needed steps and regulations undertaken by Although the pandemic is still on top it the most. During the lockdown, FSSAI to ensure food safety. of mind, we do need to make sure we due to the second wave of COVID-19, pay attention to the real food safety Mr. Abhinav Srivastava, Head 57 lakh families having ration cards issues facing the food industry and - Regulatory Policy & Intelligence, were provided with free ration for food safety must remain our priority, Amway India mentioned that People the months of April, May, and June to he further underlined. across the globe today have realized ensure their safety by being indoors. the importance of food security PHD Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Shashank Rastogi, Chairman, and the need for essential nutrition. Industry’s webinar was supported by Chhattisgarh Chapter, PHDCCI in his Therefore, the theme for World Food DLF India; Multani Pharmaceuticals theme address stated the importance Safety Day 2021, ‘Safe food today for Ltd; JK Tyre & industries ltd; Marble of food acting as a catalyst for a healthy tomorrow’ is more relevant City; Paramount Cables Ltd; SMC societal transformation, development than ever before. He also deliberated Investments and Advisors Limited; and expansion of the country. about the values and products Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic; DCM He mentioned that food safety is provided by Amway India to ensure Shriram Industries Ltd; Radico Khaitan becoming an important issue in the smart, safe, and nutritious healthcare Ltd Timberworkz, Synergy Environics world, where the food supply chain which helps in providing unparalleled Ltd, Comtech Interio and Amway has become more complex and any value to human lives. India. adverse food safety incident may PHDCCI also played a video have global negative effects on public message received from Mr. Ashwini health, trade and the economy.

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pace of development of the Maritime and Inland Waterways Sector in India. Dr Amita Prasad, IAS, Chairperson, Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) in her keynote address gave an overview about the status of Inland Waterways Sector in India. She emphasized the role the private sector can play in realising Maritime Vision of India. She added that the private sector can play a pivotal role in areas such as river cruise tourism and urban transport through waterways. The private sector needs to step up and leverage to its advantage the emerging opportunities in maritime and inland waterways in India which is a growing and emerging economic powerhouse of the future. Ms. H K Joshi, Chairperson and Managing Director, Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) in her keynote address highlighted that multimodal mix of waterways, road, and rail will help the Indian industries to operate seamlessly across various regions and help in enhancing the competitiveness of Indian products in the global markets. She further added, there is a need to focus and bring Virtual National Maritime synergy between coastal shipping, inland waterways, rail and road in and Inland Waterways order to bring about a revolution in Indian Logistics and Warehousing space. Conclave 2021 Mr. Ashish Wig, Mentor, Infra- structure Development Committee, he Infrastructure Development have helped in developing river PHDCCI while delivering the Committee of PHDCCI organized Ganges as a safe mode of navigation concluding remarks in the inaugural the ‘Virtual National Maritime which has significant economic session mentioned that Maritime and T Inland Waterways have a significant and Inland Waterways Conclave implications, especially in the context 2021’ on May 18, 2021. The focus of of passenger and freight movement potential for the movement of cargo this conclave was to showcase and which will help in the promotion of and passengers and is destined to be discuss various aspects of the latest greener mode of transportation and the future. developments in shaping this vital at the same time help in overcoming The inaugural session was sector and also to learn about the issues like transporters’ strikes and moderated by Dr Ranjeet Mehta, opportunities for the growth of the road blockages. Deputy Secretary General, PHDCCI. industry via national and international Mr. Sudhir Hoshing, Chair, Infra- The inaugural session was followed collaborations. structure Development Committee, by a Plenary Session on ‘Coastal Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal, President, PHDCCI in his industry perspective Shipping, Hinterland Connectivity PHDCCI in his welcome address mentioned that we as a nation need & Multimodal Logistics’ which was appreciated the various initiatives of to make an effort to bring together moderated by Mr. Himanshu Agarwal, the government such as ‘Sagarmala’ the government, industry, and all the Co-chair, PHDCCI Infrastructure and renewed focus on development relevant stakeholders on the same Development Committee that saw of maritime and inland waterways platform so that a road map could active participation from industry sector in India. be strategized & designed, which will experts. He pointed out that these initiatives create an ecosystem to fasten the

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Top L-R : Mr. M V Ravi Someswarudu, CEO, GAIL Gas Limited; Mr. Saurabh Sanyal, Secretary General PHDCCI ; Mr. S C Gupta, Joint Advisor, PNGRB; Mr. Tarun Kapoor, Hon’ble Secretary of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas; Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal, President, PHDCCI; Mr. V.K Mishra, Director Finance, Petronet LNG & Co- Chairman Hydrocarbon Committee PHDCCI; Mr. Debal Mitra – Director, Corporate Ratings Care Ratings; Dr Ranjeet Mehta, Deputy Secretary General, PHDCCI; Mr. Patranjan Bhattacharya, AGM , Secure Meters Limited and Mr. Pawan Tibrawala, Co-chairman Hydrocarbon Committee PHDCCI

using various new technologies. He reiterated that focus on Natural Gas is Virtual National Conclave beneficial in saving foreign exchange and carbon emissions. on City Gas Distribution - Mr. S C Gupta, Joint Advisor, PNGRB focussed on the development rd and connectivity of the National 2021 3 Edition - Challenges Gas Grid and the two core areas of development i.e the CGD sector & & Opportunities MSMEs . He further highlighted the key initiatives taken by PNGRB like he Hydrocarbon Committee of making India a Gas based economy by Gas Exchange, Unified Tarrifs, the PHDCCI organized a “Virtual working towards ‘One Nation One Gas upcoming 11th bidding round and the National Conclave on City Grid’ and by providing sustainable and TSO scheme that is being worked upon T so that Gas infrastructure can be easily Gas Distribution- 2021 3rd Edition - clean energy to all citizens of India. He Challenges & Opportunities” on May assured that PHDCCI will continue to available to interested stakeholders. 20, 2021. support the government in all possible Mr. Debal Mitra, Director, Chief Guest, Mr. Tarun Kapoor, ways. Corporate Ratings Care Ratings spoke Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Mr. M V Ravi Someswarudu, CEO, about Credit Perspectives in City Gas & Natural Gas talked about the GAIL Gas Limited talked about how use Distribution Sector and Mr. Patranjan importance of City Gas Distribution of Natural Gas in the transportation Bhattacharya, AGM, Secure Meters as the biggest Infrastructure in the sector was economically viable and Limited gave a detailed presentation country. He emphasized that since the need for more thrust required in on prepaid Metric system in PNG gas thus the Natural Gas consumption the CNG sector from the Government segment. is bound to increase in the future, and CDG sector players. Mr. Pawan Tibrawala, Co-chair Government is ensuring that the Mr. V. K. Mishra, Director PHDCCI delivered the vote of thanks to right infrastructure is in place so that Finance Petronet LNG and Co-chair, the esteemed speakers. The webinar Natural Gas is available to meet the Hydrocarbon Committee, PHDCCI also had the presence of Mr. Saurabh Industry needs and is available to gave a detailed deliberation on how Sanyal, Secretary-General, PHDCCI every household. consumption of LNG has not dropped and was moderated by Dr Ranjeet Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal, President, globally despite the challenging Mehta, Deputy Secretary General, PHDCCI in his welcome remarks times. He emphasized on how use of PHDCCI. The webinar was attended lauded the government for the LNG was good for the environment by more than 130 participants from various initiatives taken towards and reducing the carbon footprint India & abroad and was Sponsored by GAIL,IGL,PETRONET LNG & BPCL.

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Health & Term Insurance For MSMEs: Open Issues, Way Forward & Role Of IRDAI

Mr. Shailesh Kumar, Co-Founder & Insurance Head, Insurance Samadhan: Mr. Suresh Mathur, Executive Director, Health Insurance, Surveyors, IMF & Reinsurance, Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority of India (IRDAI): Mr. Pradeep Multani, Senior Vice president, PHD Chamber: Mr. Jyoti Prakash Gadia, Chairman, Banking, Financial Services & Insurance Committee, PHD Chamber: Dr. Syed Asif Hussain, Chief Underwriter/ Head of Claims,Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited: Mr. Pushan Mahapatra, President-Strategic Investments & Head-Open Market, SBI General Insurance: Mr. SK Sethi, Senior Member, PHD Chamber and Dr. SP Sharma, Chief Economist | DSG, PHD Chamber

ith the objective of develops infrastructure and delivers gave valuable insights on the subject. sensitising the MSMEs affordable healthcare to the sector. Mr. Gadia observed that MSME Wand individuals on the Chief Guest, Mr. Suresh Mathur, units lack the requisite expertise to benefits of health insurance and term Executive Director, Health Insurance, understand the importance of Health insurance, the Banking, Financial Surveyors, IMF & Reinsurance, Insurance, thus it is important to Services and Insurance Committee of Insurance Regulatory & Development sensitize them about the benefits of PHD Chamber organized a webinar Authority of India (IRDAI) said that health insurance, which will outweigh on ‘Health and Term insurance for efficient and timely insurance services the costs associated with it. Mr. Sethi MSMEs: Open Issues, Way Forward & to policy holders are the need of the observed that financial liability is best Role of IRDAI’ on May 18, 2021. hour. He informed that IRDA has managed through insurance and must Mr. Pradeep Multani, Senior Vice allowed new policy products like be taken by all on priority. President, PHD Chamber highlighted corona kawach, corona rakshak and Insurance experts who dwelled that health insurance provides people Arogya Sanjeevani specially to tide on the different aspects of health and with a much needed financial backup over these difficult times of pandemic. term insurance included Mr. Pushan at times of medical emergencies. In He highlighted numerous initiatives Mahapatra, President-Strategic India, countless families have been undertaken by IRDA to facilitate the Investments & Head-Open Market, hit financially due to high treatment settlement of claims and benefit SBI General Insurance; Dr Syed Asif cost at most private hospitals. It has, the policy holders such as quicker Hussain, Chief Underwriter/ Head thus, become extremely important approvals; covering tele-medicine of Claims,Tata AIA Life Insurance at this juncture that people should services under health insurance, Company Limited and Mr. Shailesh introspect their insurance needs as doing away with submission of hard Kumar, Co-Founder & Insurance Head, per requirements. In India, the MSMEs copies for settlement of claims, Insurance Samadhan. are considered as the growth engines directing hospitals to provide cashless Dr SP Sharma, Chief Economist | of the economy. However, it is treatment as per contract, among DSG moderated the inaugural session. disappointing to note, that healthcare others. The session observed more than 150 coverage in terms of group health Mr. Jyoti Prakash Gadia, Chairman, participants. Insurance Samadhan and penetration is alarmingly low. He Banking, Financial Services & Insurance RIA Insurance Pvt. Ltd sponsored the underlined that it is very important Committee, PHD Chamber and Mr. SK webinar. that the healthcare insurance industry Sethi, Senior Member, PHD Chamber

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Defence Testing And Certification For Speedy Procurement

he Defence & HLS Committee of recent times. He talked about the Mr. Rajesh Maheshwari, CEO, PHDCCI successfully organized a quality assurance testing labs which National Accreditation Board for Twebinar on ‘Defence Testing and have been set up around the country Certification Bodies (NABCB) talked Certification for Speedy Procurement’ so that the industry is helped in about the use of technology in on May 14, 2021 on Webex Platform. getting tested seamlessly across the Defence Testing which will help in Mr. Sanjay Jaju, IAS, Additional country. He also mentioned third- better time utilization and help in Secretary (Defence Production) was party inspection services which will getting international standards in the Keynote Speaker. help in quality assurance in a fast helping Indian companies export their Mr. Jaju mentioned that manner. products. Procurement is one of the strategies Maj. Gen Sanjeev Singh, Officiating Dr S K Jha, Chairman & Managing and the procurement agenda is Director General of Quality Assurance, Director, MIDHANI mentioned that driven by strategic or tactical or short- Department of Defence Production testing is pivotal and every different term interest. He also talked about talked about the challenges faced product requires different certification reforming the procedure, a level in weapon testing and operation as which needs to be renewed from time playing field, improving the trying and well as mentioned that liability of to time to ensure industry standards. testing process and quality assurance weapon system is very important. The Cdr. Bhaskar Sengupta, General process. industry needs to update to Industry Manager, Garden Reach Shipbuilders He further stated creating an IT 4.0 standards to minimize the human & Engineers in his presentation platform where quality assurance intervention and rejection at the final shared how quality assurance is done and time-bound delivery can be inspection stage, he added. in shipbuilding at every step ranging rationalized in a better way. He also Mr. APVS Prasad, Scientist ‘H’ from material to value addition by mentioned that MSMEs need to & Chief Executive (Airworthiness), shipyard i.e. shipyard QA/ WOT/ Trial become quality cautious and they CEMILAC, DRDO spoke about the Agency. need to bring in systems that are based role of simulation in the design and Commodore Mukesh Bhargava on self-improvement and internalize analysis which will help in ensuring (Retd), Senior Advisor, Member of the process of quality assurance. the overall safety of the equipment. the Board, L&T Defence mentioned Mr. Sanjay Chawla, Director He emphasized that it’s high time that quality assurance needs to General of Aeronautical Quality that industry and MSMEs invest happen from the designing stage and Assurance, Department of Defence in modelling the stimulations for minimalist inspection is important for Production discussed the initiatives ensuring quality assurance and faster the industry’s inspection and quality undertaken by the department in development in the industry. assurance.

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Mr. M K Gupta, Chair, Defence & HLS testing and certification processes. Mr. Rudra Shriram, Co-chair, Committee, PHD Chamber suggested Mr. Vikram Sahgal, Co-chair, Defence & HLS Committee, PHD that Domestic manufacturers who Defence & HLS Committee, PHD Chamber delivered the vote-of-thanks have developed critical and strategic Chamber while giving the industry to all the delegates. raw materials indigenously should be perspective, its challenges and The session was moderated by facilitated for testing and certification opportunities faced by the indigenous Mr. Vivek Seigell, Assistant Secretary- by CEMILAC/DGQA/DGAQA/DRDO. He manufacturing products especially General, PHD Chamber along with suggested that enabling provisions Testing, Defence Policy Reforms and Col. K V Kuber, Director, Aerospace & should be incorporated in the testing Certifications mentioned that there Defence, Ernst & Young LLP and was and certification procedures of these is a need for partnerships and tie- attended by many industry stalwarts institutions to ensure that indigenous ups with foreign OEMs for seamless pan-India. manufacturers are given priority in the development.

& industry; rather the government should work in a pro-active manner to provide real-time benefits to the nation during this time of crisis. Mr. Navya Malhotra, Partner, V K Dhingra & Co. made a presentation on ‘Important Changes in GST as COVID-19 measures’. He stated that the government has extended the deadline for filing GST returns, and reduced the interest and late fee for delayed return filing for March and April. Mr. N K Gupta, Senior Executive Director, S S Kothari Mehta & Co. made a presentation on ‘Important Changes in Customs as COVID-19 measures’. He First row (L-R): Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal, President, PHD Chamber; Mr. Bimal Jain, Chairman, Indirect Taxes Committee, PHD Chamber; Mr. N K Gupta, Senior Executive Director, S S Kothari Mehta & Co. said that in wake of the extraordinary Second row (L-R): Mr. Karan Sachdev, Joint Partner, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan; Mr. Navya situation owing to the COVID Malhotra, Partner, V K Dhingra & Co. and Ms. Monika Shingari, Joint Secretary, PHD Chamber pandemic, Customs Department is working 24x7 to aid with seamless clearance of materials required for COVID treatment. He highlighted Indirect Tax Relief the various incentives provided for the procurement of medical oxygen Measures in View of COVID and related accessories, ventilators, vaccine, medicines, etc. Mr. Karan Sachdev, Joint Partner, Pandemic Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan made a presentation on ‘Relevance of n order to discuss the implications Goods and Services Tax (GST) law. He Supreme Court judgement extending of relief measures announced by lauded the various relaxations granted the limitation period w.r.t. filing of the Government for meeting the by the Finance Ministry and CBIC for cases/appeals until further orders – I Applicability in Indirect Taxes – GST’. He compliance requirements under facilitating compliances under the Indirect Taxes due to pandemic Indirect Tax Law. informed that the Supreme Court took suo moto cognizance of the COVID-19 COVID-19, the Indirect Taxes Mr. Bimal Jain, Chairman, Indirect pandemic and on March 23, 2020 it Committee of PHD Chamber organized Taxes Committee, PHD Chamber ordered that the period of limitation a webinar on ‘Indirect Tax Relief urged the Government to reduce the in filing petitions/ applications/ suits/ Measures in view of COVID Pandemic’ GST on COVID related Medicine and appeals/ all other proceedings, shall on May 13, 2021. Oxygen Concentrators from 12% to stand extended with effect from Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal, President, 5% or less. He further observed that March 15, 2020 till further orders. PHD Chamber felt that the the eligibility to claim input tax credit government has taken cognizance of for COVID relief materials must be The webinar concluded with the various challenges faced by the granted without delay. He felt that an extensive discussion with the taxpayers in meeting the statutory presently the Government decisions participation of more than 750 and regulatory compliances under the are reactive to the demands of trade delegates.

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World Telecommunication & Information Society Day 2021 - Accelerating Digital Transformation in Challenging Times

he Telecom Committee Telecom Committee, PHDCCI in functioning of societies and there is of PHDCCI organized an his welcome remarks deliberated a need to mitigate the digital divide Tinteractive webinar on ‘World about the importance of World between urban and rural populations. Telecommunication & Information Telecommunication Day and the Mr. Hari Ranjan Rao, (IAS), Joint Society Day 2021 with the theme importance of telecommunication in Secretary-Telecom Department of Accelerating Digital Transformation in connecting the world in these times Telecommunication while appreciating Challenging Times’ on May 17, 2021. of the pandemic. He mentioned that the start-up and entrepreneurship the digital economy will become the Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal, President, sector mentioned that these reason for India’s growth in the future PHDCCI in his presidential address companies have significantly and digital business transformation is spoke on how the pandemic has contributed to the economy of the need of the hour for amplifying transformed peoples’ approach various sectors in our country. He the working process. towards work, mobility and flexible also deliberated that in the last few working models. This is an opportune Mr. Rajiv Gupta, Chairman-Telecom years, the telecom sector has proved time for organizations to reflect on the Committee, PHDCCI in his theme its resilience and relevance and its digital talent base and leverage the address, while sharing about the sectoral achievements of the last downtime to build a pervasive digital current scenario of India and change decade are phenomenal. He underlined skill foundation. He also added that in the telecommunication sector that the telecom fraternity has a role in India’s new and emerging digital amidst the pandemic, emphasized to ensure that everyone ranging from ecosystems of the future, there is a that it has highlighted the urgency of urban to rural population comes under need for businesses to find new ways accelerating digital transformation. the telecom network. The industry to engage with customers. This crisis has highlighted the needs to think of the innovative ways Mr. Sandeep Aggarwal, Mentor- critical role of ICTs for the continued to bring people back to company

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roles, improving the lay-offs situation life constraints that exist in this sector, step towards India’s digitalization risen due to the pandemic. Process which are to be overcome and we all followed by other programs like the engineering is an area that the sector need to play a role in nation building in pan-India vaccination program, digital needs to work on, he added. whatever capacity. transactions, financial payments, Throwing light on some of the Lt. Gen. Dr S.P Kochhar, shared his issuing digital certificate during challenges, Mr. Rao said that there views on the journey of the telecom vaccination, also for tracking vaccine is still a long way to go in terms of sector in the last few years especially and oxygen supplies. last mile connectivity especially in during the pandemic. Due to the He remarked that digital divide is villages and access to broadband pandemic, people have gone digital more visible now during the pandemic for everyone. Another challenge is and are able to do business seamlessly. and it has brought a societal change. affordability which is affecting the He elaborated on how this sector has Digitalization is being incorporated viability of the sector itself. Also worked phenomenally during this in every sector which helps in the government services need to time, despite low profits. He said that global collaboration and enhanced be digitized for the citizens via their in the coming years we will see a lot of productivity. mobile phones. Right of way for fibre digitalization. Mr. Alok Mukherjee, Co-chairman- network in the telecom infrastructure He also stressed that subscribers, Telecom Committee, PHDCCI delivered is still a bottleneck that needs to be industry and the government the vote-of-thanks to the panellists. resolved, he further added. need to work together to take this Mr. Saurabh Sanyal, Secretary Appreciating the National Digital sector forward. He emphasized General, PHDCCI interacted with the Communications Policy, Mr. Rao said that 5G is all about connecting delegates and industry experts and that the recommendations from the machines to machines and with the thanked them for their views and policy provide an excellent platform coming of Industry 4.0, we need insights about World Telecom Day. The for the sector to work on and so does to roll out a robust system with an session was moderated by Dr Yogesh the National Broadband Mission. Mr. adequate amount of bandwidth and Srivastav, Assistant Secretary General, Rao opined that a lot of lateral thinking compatibility. PHDCCI. The webinar was attended is required. Innovative ways like Mr. Sanjeev Shriya, Founder, by many senior members of PHDCCI, setting up of National Fiber Authority Smart Chip Private Limited said that Embassy officials and stalwarts from and innovative ways to improve the ICTs have put India at the forefront the telecom industry. quality of service are needed. He of digitalization. He mentioned that emphasized that there are a lot of real- Aadhar Program has been an integral

Government simplifies Registration Process for MSMEs

Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, announced simplification of process for registration of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Addressing a webinar of SMEStreet GameChangers Forum, Mr. Gadkari said that now only PAN and Aadhaar will be required for registration of MSMEs. The Minister added that after getting registered, the MSME unit will be getting priority and finance. He said that there is a need to impart training to small units in fields of entrepreneurship and other related aspects. He assured full support of the Ministry of MSMEs and also expressed hope that banks and NBFCs will also provide full support to small businesses.

The Minister said that the MSMEs contribute significantly in the economic and social development of the country by fostering entrepreneurship and generating large employment opportunities. He said that with an objective of making India a global economic powerhouse, the vision of MSME aims towards building a supporting ecosystem for MSMEs to enhance their contribution towards the five trillion dollar economy. He said that in order to boost the economic activities of MSMEs, the Government has announced a special incentive package ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ of 20 lakh crore rupees.

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First row (L-R): Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal, President, PHD Chamber; Mr. Pradeep Multani, Senior Vice President, PHD Chamber; Mr. Bimal Jain, Chairman, Indirect Taxes Committee, PHD Chamber, Mr. Jatin Harjai, Leader, JHA Legal Second row (L-R): Mr. Shivam Mehta, Partner, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan; Ms. Geetika Srivastava, Partner, TATTVAM Advisors; Ms. Archana Jain, Founder, Archana Jain & Co.; Ms. Aasmee Mangla, Managing Associate, NITYA Tax Associates Third row (L-R): Mr. Gagan Gugnani, Senior Associate, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan and Ms Monika Shingari, Joint Secretary, PHD Chamber

Burning Procedural Issues in GST – GST ITC, GSTR 2A/2B, HSN/SAC Code, E-Invoicing, QRMP Etc.

ith the objective of product depends on the HSN/SAC or service but in GST the concept has sensitizing the taxpayers codes specified under the GST law been kept very wide and the only Wand to promote voluntary and wrong classification may lead to nexus that needs to be established is tax compliance, the Indirect Taxes wrong chargeability, which further with the business. Committee of PHD Chamber organized leads to wrong payment of taxes. Ms. Geetika Srivastava, Partner, a webinar on “Burning Procedural Mr. Bimal Jain, Chairman, Indirect TATTVAM Advisors made a Issues in GST–GST ITC, GSTR 2A/2B, Taxes Committee, PHD Chamber presentation on ‘GST Input Tax Credit HSN/SAC Code, E-Invoicing, QRMP said that Industry needs requisite – Relevance of GSTR 2A/ 2B – Rule etc.” on April 22, 2021. guidance and handholding from 36(4) of CGST Rules’. She explained Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal, President, the Government for facilitating in details relevance of GSTR 2A & PHD Chamber, stated that Goods GST compliances. He further added 2B w.r.t. Rule 36(4) of CGST rules & Services Tax was introduced in that the industry is plagued with with numerous examples. She also 2017 with the objective of providing myriad of issues relating to Input explained ‘Reconciliation of GSTR a simpler and transparent taxation Tax Credit, GSTR 2A/2B, Classification 2A and GSTR 3B’ with various case system. However, till date, the GST is of Goods & Services under HSN/ studies. far from being a Good & Simple Tax as Service Accounting Code, E-Invoicing, Mr. Shivam Mehta, Partner and umpteen issues are being faced by the Quarterly Return Filing and Monthly Mr. Gagan Gugnani, Senior Associate, members of trade & industry and they Payment of Taxes Scheme (QRMP), Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan stated only add to complexities in facilitating Valuation among others. that the taxpayer having turnover compliance. Ms. Aasmee Mangla, Managing of more than Rs. 5 crores in the Mr. Pradeep Multani, Senior Vice Associate, NITYA Tax Associates preceding financial year has to furnish President, PHD Chamber said that highlighted that unlike erstwhile 6 digits HSN Code/SAC on the invoices there are ample issues of debate excise and custom regime, wherein issued for supplies of taxable goods under GST. He mentioned that the rate there was a need to establish nexus and services and taxpayer having a of tax to be charged on a particular of the input with the output product turnover of up to Rs. 5 crores in the

24 PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 CAW preceding financial year is required to Portal otherwise such E-Invoice will to 5 crore rupees in the preceding mandatorily furnish 4 digits HSN code be considered as an invalid invoice financial year, is eligible for the QRMP on B2B invoices. and Input Tax Credit (ITC) will not Scheme (Notification No. 84/2020- Mr. Jatin Harjai, Leader, JHA be available to the recipient on such Central Tax, dated 10th Nov, 2020) Legal stated that if the taxable invalid E-Invoice. w.e.f from January 1, 2021. person wants to generate E-Invoice Ms. Archana Jain, Founder, The webinar concluded with through common Portal or his existing Archana Jain & Co. said that every an extensive discussion with the software or existing accounting registered person who is required participation of more than 700 system, he shall take registration to furnish a return in FORM GSTR-3B delegates. with the GSTN at Invoice Registration having an aggregate turnover of up

his entrepreneurial journey by citing few examples on how he has grown Innovation, IPR With Special in life. He underlined that to be an entrepreneur you have to set up a goal Focus On Entrepreneurship and then work hard towards it and achieve it, whatever problems come in your way, don’t lose hope believe in he PHDCCI IP Facilitation Centre that Intellectual Property Rights yourself. Take ownership of whatever (IPFC), New Delhi in association have become quintessential for the you want in your life. Twith the Poona College of economic and social development and Ms. Mandira Roy, Director, Adastra Pharmacy, Pune organized a “Virtual can play the role of a game changer in IP briefed about the basic components webinar on Innovation, IPR with business. of IPR. She said that IP is basically Special Focus on Entrepreneurship” Dr Ranjeet Mehta, Deputy a tool which manages all activities on May 7, 2021. The objective of Secretary General, PHDCCI in his you are doing with knowledge. She the webinar was to understand the welcome remarks talked about the emphasized that since the inventor issues and challenges faced by the wide scope of entrepreneurship in our obtains the exclusive right to the entrepreneurs and impart knowledge country, especially among the youth. invention, the inventor can exercise on Intellectual Property Rights among He also talked about Leadership’s this right by preventing others from the young generation. The session five core practices which are Model commercially using the patented was moderated by Dr Hemant K Jain, the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, invention thereby reducing the Professor, Poona College of Pharmacy, Challenge the Process, Enable Others competition and thus establishing a Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be to Act and Encourage the Heart. He place in the commercial market. University), Pune. said that everyone is a leader among The concluding remarks were Dr Atmaram Pawar, Principal, us leading our life in our own way. given by Mr. Mithilesh Kumar, Joint Poona College of Pharmacy, Pune Mr. D P Goel, Co-chairman, Secretary, PHDCCI. in his introductory address said MSME Committee, PHDCCI shared

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First Row: Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal, President, PHD Chamber; Mr.Amit Yadav, IAS, Director General, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT); Mr. Rajeev Talwar, Former President, PHD Chamber; Mr. Gopal jiwarajka, Former President, PHD Chamber Second Row: Mr. Saket Dalmia, Vice President, PHD Chamber; Mr. Vijay Kumar, Additional DGFT, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT); Mr. Sanjay Bhatia, Former President, PHD Chamber; Mr. Anil Aggarwal, Additional DGFT Third Row: Mr. Sanjay Beswal, Co-chairman, FTIC, PHD Chamber; Mr. Nirmal Khandelwal, Co-chairman, FTIC, PHD Chamber; Mr. Vishal Dhingra, Chairman, FTIC, PHD Chamber; Mr. Hardeep Singh, Additional DGFT Forth Row: Mr. Saurabh Sanyal, Secretary General, PHD Chamber; Ms. Kritika Bhasin, Research Officer, PHD Chamber; Dr S P Sharma, Chief Economist | DSG, PHD Chamber and Mr. MH Khan, Associate Economist, PHD Chamber Recent Policy Initiatives by DGFT

he Foreign Trade & Investment Yadav explained that the government till September 2021, amendments Committee of PHD Chamber is also working on the ways to reduce in COVID-19 related exports and Torganized a Virtual Interaction the number of compliance issues imports, exemptions of custom duties on Recent Policy Initiatives by DGFT faced by the industries. He informed on Remdesivir injections, COVID-19 on May 14, 2021. that the government has also set up a vaccines & oxygen related equipments Mr. Amit Yadav, IAS, Director dedicated COVID 19 helpline to resolve and other export promotion schemes General, Directorate General of the issues faced by the exporters are very well timed. He explained Foreign Trade (DGFT) stated that as pertaining to international trade that SEIS Scheme has still not been compared to the year 2019, there has such as custom clearance delays and extended for the year 2019-20, despite been a 16 percent growth in exports banking issues. He assured that issues having been announced. This is for the month of April 2021 primarily related to licensing, custom clearance blocking funds of many service export due to the contribution from sectors delays, or documentation would be organizations and he requested that it like engineering, gems & Jewellery, addressed. He informed that rates be opened for the year 2020-21. With petroleum products, drugs and under the Remission of Duties and regard to Duty Exemption Scheme, pharma, readymade garments and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) he also suggested the simplification spices. He also mentioned that the scheme will be announced soon. of Advance Authorization Scheme situation was completely different Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal, President, to help exporters who struggle to last year when there was a complete PHD Chamber, in his presidential get the issuance and redemption. halt even in the movement of goods address stated that the recent He also requested for a ZERO Period and services. He stated that the measures announced by the from March 2020-September 2021 government this year has restricted Directorate General of Foreign for Export Obligation purposes for the lockdown to curfew in few places Trade (DGFT), such as, extension of both Duty Exemption and EPCG to ensure stability in the economy. Mr. Foreign Trade Policy for 6 months Schemes because this period has been

26 PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 CAW practically a washout for the MSMEs. to circulate this information among all Mr. Sanjay Beswal, Co-chairman, This will not only provide a big relief to the members at regular intervals. Foreign Trade and Investment a lot of exporters immediately but also Mr. Hardeep Singh, Additional Committee, PHD Chamber, spoke on encourage them to find newer export DGFT, Directorate General of Foreign advance authorization scheme and markets. Trade (DGFT), Government of India, explained the issues related to the Mr. Saket Dalmia, Vice President, informed that all the applications for annual advance licensing, restrictions PHD Chamber, delivered the vote- import licensing are now online, so on merchant trading, certificate of of- thanks and stated that surviving there is no need to go to the regional origin (Re-exporting) and exempted in the domestic scenario is a difficult authorities for the issuance of import GST. He stated that the certificate of task and small companies are mostly licenses. origin issued for a non-preferential agreement has a condition that the affected, as resources are also limited. Mr. Sanjay Bhatia, Former good has to be manufactured in India, Mr. Vijay Kumar, Additional DGFT, President, PHD Chamber and which needs to be addressed soon. Directorate General of Foreign Trade Managing Director, Hindustan Tin (DGFT) gave his views on issues such Works Ltd. raised queries about the Mr. Nirmal Khandelwal, Co- as, extension in advance operations timeline for MEIS, RoDTEP rates and chairman, Foreign Trade and at DPCG on which they are working general extension of advance licenses. Investment Committee, PHD Chamber, appreciated the recent measures as of now and on simplification of Mr. Gopal Jiwarajka, Former taken by the DGFT for facilitation of advance licensing. He stated that this President, PHD Chamber and foreign trade in the country. scheme has been in place for more Chairman & Managing Director, Salora than four decades and they have International Ltd., suggested that Mr. Vipin Vohra, Co-chairman, taken all the necessary steps to make there are various pending matters Logistics and Civil Aviation it simpler. He added that this scheme with DGFT under different schemes, Committees, PHD Chamber, spoke on is fairly stabilised. He also informed which need to be addressed as soon the issue regarding the licenses issued about the ongoing scheme MOOWR as possible for the benefit of traders. by the DGFT for the services export under section 65 which is entirely run four years back and requested DGFT Mr. Rajeev Talwar, Former by Customs Department, where any to address the same. President, PHD Chamber and CEO & exporter can import duty free inputs Whole Time Director, DLF Ltd., stated Mr. D P Goel, Co-chairman, MSME and capital goods without payment of that India has around US$ 600 billion Committee, PHD Chamber, stated that customs duties. in Foreign exchange reserves and due to the lockdown, industry is not Mr. Anil Aggarwal, Additional out of which around US$ 100 billion getting basic raw materials to operate DGFT, Directorate General of Foreign can be spent to make exports more their business, so the government Trade (DGFT) informed about the two competitive at the international level. needs to ensure that there is some initiatives on the IT side, that all the IC kind of a restriction on their exports Mr. Vishal Dhingra, Chairman, (IeC) holders need to update their IC as well. Foreign Trade & Investment profile/data once a year between April- Committee, PHD Chamber, Mr. Saurabh Sanyal, Secretary June. He mentioned that from April highlighted the topic of the 18 percent General, PHD Chamber delivered the 15, 2021, they have on board a NON- GST paid by the exporters on overseas vote-of-thanks to all the members preferential certificate of origin on the client where the industry is not able of PHD Chamber and industry same portal of Preferential Certificate to take the benefit of input credit. stakeholders. of Origin. He requested PHD Chamber

Draft Rules Relating to Employee’s Compensation under The Code on Social Security, 2020 The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the draft rules relating to Employee’s Compensation under the Code on Social Security, 2020 on June 3, 2021 for inviting objections and suggestions, if any, from the stakeholders. The Code on Social Security, 2020 amends and consolidates the laws relating to social security with the goal to extend social security to employees and workers in the organized as well as unorganized sectors. Chapter VII (Employee’s Compensation) of the Social Security Code, 2020 envisages, inter-alia, provisions relating to employer’s liability for compensation in case of fatal accidents, serious bodily injuries or occupational diseases. The draft Employee’s Compensation rules notified by the Central Government provide for the provisions relating to manner of application for claim or settlement, rate of interest for delayed payment of compensation, venue of proceedings and transfer of matters, notice and manner of transmitting money from one competent authority to another and arrangements with other countries for the transfer of money paid as compensation. The draft rules under the Code on Social Security, 2020 relating to Employees’ Provident Fund, Employees’ State Insurance Corporation, Gratuity, Maternity Benefit, Social Security and Cess in respect of Building and Other Constructions Workers, Social Security for Unorganised Workers, Gig Workers and Platform Workers and Employment Information were notified on November 13, 2020.

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CSIR-CMERI Oxygen Enrichment Technology for The MSMEs to Step-In for an Oxygen Sufficient India

he MSME Committee of PHD Research Institute (CMERI) “oxygen Oxygen Concentrators which have Chamber organized a webinar enrichment” technology has been the potential to be the life saver. Ton “CSIR-CMERI Oxygen developed by one of its laboratories Proper management of Liquid Oxygen Enrichment Technology for the to meet the oxygen demand and cylinders and having the alternative MSMEs to step-in for an Oxygen minimise the supply chain problem strategies of Oxygen Concentrators Sufficient India” on May 18, 2021. of transportation and storage risks may help us to fight the pandemic The objective of the webinar is to related to oxygen cylinders amid efficiently. Prof. Hirani also said that know the details of the technology, the COVID-19 outbreak. He also CSIR-CMERI envisages the need procedure for transfer of technology, mentioned that there is an absolute for networking of more and more statutory requirement towards need to adopt innovative technologies number of MSME entrepreneurs so testing of the technology and how to to improve energy efficiency with that the manufacturing of Oxygen start up the fabrication immediately, minimum possible environment Concentrators can be started at mass use of Oxygen Concentrator in cutting emissions and conservation of natural scale rapidly to fulfil the demand for and other industries, requirement resources. Oxygen. of Concentrator plant in the post Mr. Mohit Jain, Chairperson, He said that the Oxygen COVID era, whether Oxygen can MSME Committee. PHDCCI said that Enrichment Unit (OEU) helps in be stored through a Concentrator in Post-COVID scenario, the Oxygen saving of Oxygen in comparison to and consequences of continuous Enrichment Units can be a game- the Oxygen cylinders. Sometimes operation of the device. changer for ailing aged persons as very high flow of Oxygen using the Prof. (Dr) Harish Hirani, Director, well as Therapeutic Usage of Oxygen, cylinders may cause Oxygen Toxicity CSIR-CMERI addressed the audience. because it helps in de-toxification. He which may be fatal to human beings. Mr. Pradeep Multani, Senior Vice stated that CSIR-CMERI’s technology Proper handling of the OEU, trained President, PHDCCI said that Oxygen- can prove to be a milestone for the technical personal are also needed and enriched combustion is one of the MSMEs in bridging the demand and CSIR-CMERI can provide assistance in latest technologies that may improve supply gap of Oxygen in the current skill development of such technical combustion efficiency depending pandemic period. He urged the personnel. on the exhaust gas temperature MSMEs to take advantage of the The concluding remarks were and percentage of oxygen in the technology, which may turn out to be given by Mr. D P Goel, Co- chair, combustion air. The Council of a good opportunity for them. MSME Committee, PHDCCI during the Scientific and Industrial Research’s Prof. Harish Hirani, Director, CSIR- webinar. (CSIR) Central Mechanical Engineering CMERI emphasized upon the use of

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where a lot of mining is happening manually, there is a need to go a step further and leverage AI and IoT for Leveraging IOT And AI in improving mining, protecting and bringing efficiency in this sector. Mining Sector Mr. Naveen Jindal, Co-chairman, Minerals & Metals Committee, PHD Chamber while delivering the vote- he Minerals and Metals and Mr. Madhu Bharadwaj S, Lead of-thanks to all the delegates and Committee of PHD Chamber Consultant, Advanced Engineering participants lauded the diligent efforts organized a Webinar on Group, Infosys Limited in their of the government in transforming T the working of coal and making it ‘Leveraging IOT and AI in Mining presentation discussed the programs, Sector’ on May 27, 2021. The benefits services and development undertaken more transparent. Digital mining is and potential applications of AI and IoT by Infosys in leveraging Integrated a reality now and the sooner we will are enormous for the mining industry Product Development; Networking adopt these technologies, the better as this industry is still using legacy and Communication Engineering; IoT we will for the industry. practices and technologies stated assessment and implementation and Mr. Saurabh Sanyal, Secretary- the Chief Guest, Mr. M. Nagaraju, incubating emerging technologies. General, PHD Chamber in his IAS, Additional Secretary, Ministry He also discussed vehicle telemetry Welcome Remarks complimented the of Coal. He mentioned that India is and operational diagnostics for the Government of India for announcing slow to adopt newer technologies as mining industry- its business context, bold structural reforms in the Mining compared to other countries. There approach, and benefits. sector which have started giving is a need for the industry to focus Prof Alok Porwal, Professor results and we are now on the path and invest in the technologies, and and Head, CSRE, IIT Bombay gave towards making India Atma Nirbhar have collaboration between research an in-depth presentation on AI in in mining, coal, and steel sectors. bodies and industry. Mr. Nagaraju the Mineral Sector, wherein he While giving a background about the highlighted the need to invest in deliberated about the challenges and strength of the mining sector in being research and applications of AI and opportunities in the mineral sector; a strong pillar of the economy, he IoT for mining as these technologies increase in resources; improvement mentioned that this sector has lagged will be cost-saving leading to more in the viability of mining projects, and in the adoption of new technology but profits; high levels of productivity, harnessing the power of archived the advances in the Internet of Things improved quality and bring efficiency data. (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the system. Mr. Anil K. Chaudhary, Chairman, offer a ray of hope. Dr Ravi Prakash, Senior Principal Minerals & Metals Committee, The webinar was moderated by Dr and Head of AI/ML and Engineering PHD Chamber while giving industry Yogesh Srivastav, Assistant Secretary Data Analytics COE, Infosys Limited, perspective mentioned that in India General, PHD Chamber and was

30 PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 CAW attended by many industry stalwarts and witnessed the deliberations of Mr. Ravi Gupta, Co-chairman, Minerals around the country. Mr. Kousik Maiti, Associate Director, & Metals Committee, PHD Chamber The webinar was followed by a Pricewaterhouse Coopers; Mr. Sudip delivered the concluding remarks at technical session on ‘Leveraging IOT Chaudhuri, Head - Mining Practice, the technical session. & AI in Mining Sector: Smart Mining Wipro Limited; Mr. Alok K. Verma, The webinar was supported by 2.0’ which was moderated by Mr. Anil Director - Mining Business, Hexagon Swadesh Green Infra Ltd. K. Chaudhary, Chairman, Minerals & Mining and Dr Siddhartha Agarwal, Metals Committee, PHD Chamber Assistant Professor, IIT ISM Dhanbad.

food processing sector is to boost exports and create global champions. Implications of PLI scheme Mr. Jay karan Singh mentioned the potential of the product focused on India’s Manufacturing incentive scheme of textile sector will enhance the productivity of textile sector manufacturers. and Trade Competitiveness Mr. Sandeep Aggarwal, Chairman, Industry Affairs Committee, PHD he Industry Affairs Committee to reach Rs.1.6 trillion. She further Chamber emphasized that in the of PHD Chamber organized explained that in the pharma sector, wake of the international trade an interactive session on bulk drugs have received Rs. 5400 regulations, the production linked T incentive scheme (PLI) is probably Implications of PLI scheme on crores, medical devices- Rs. 870 crores ‘India’s Manufacturing and Trade and 3rd PLI for Pharma has received the best scheme to make the Competitiveness’ on 3rd June 2021. Rs. 15000 crores in investments; the Indian manufacturing sector more competitive. He suggested creating The esteemed speakers were Ms. food processing sector has received a real time basis information sharing Sumita Dawra, Additional Secretary, Rs. 34000 crores in investments. She link on PLI to deliver benefits of the Department for Promotion of Industry said that the PLI scheme is already scheme to the stakeholders. and Internal Trade, Ministry of generating a transformation and is Commerce and Industry, Government expected to generate further benefits Mr. Vishwanath, Co-chairman, of India, Dr Ajay Dua, Former Secretary, over the next five years. Industry Affairs Committee, PHD Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Dr Ajay Dua stated that the Chamber delivered the vote- of- Mr. Kuntal Sensarma, Economic PLI scheme has the potential to thanks to the dignitaries. Adviser, Ministry of Food Processing increase India’s production capacity Mr. Sandeep Aggarwal explained Industries and Mr. Jay Karan Singh, in multiples but to enhance Indian the spillover benefits of PLI to India’s Trade Adviser , Ministry of Textiles. goods’ global competitiveness, the producers, consumers, economy and Chief Guest, Ms. Sumita Dawra scheme has to be WTO compliant. the government. in her address mentioned that the Mr. Kuntal Sensarma elucidated the Production of IT Hardware is expected objective of the PLI scheme for the

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Testing Protocols & Stability Studies Of AYUSH Products

he AYUSH Committee, PHD AYUSH Committee, PHD Chamber take into account the intended market Chamber organized a webinar mentioned about traditional or and the climate conditions of the Ton “Testing Protocols & Stability alternative medicines, which are widely area in which the drug products will Studies of AYUSH Products” on May used in the prevention, diagnosis be used. Dr Sastry also shared few 27, 2021. and treatment of an extensive range guidelines and talked about normal Mr. Pradeep Multani, Senior Vice of ailments. He said that stability storage conditions defined by World President, PHD Chamber mentioned of finished herbal products can be Health Organization related to testing about the growing awareness of determined by testing for properties protocols. health care and said that people are susceptible to storage conditions Dr Pankaj Goyal, Deputy Director, moving towards Herbal products. He which include physical properties like National Accreditation Board for also highlighted that present volume organoleptic characteristics, physical Testing and Calibration Laboratories of protocol for testing of Ayurveda, condition, particle size, etc. (NABL) shared a brief presentation Siddha and Unani products contains Dr J.L.N. Sastry, CEO, National about general guidelines for various parameters for different Medicinal Plants Board, Ministry of drug development of Ayurvedic categories of single and compound AYUSH talked about various provisions Formulations by CCRAS Ministry of formulations, limits for heavy metals, related to labeling and packaging AYUSH. He also talked about Drugs microbial load, pesticide residue and of AYUSH products. Dr Sastry & Cosmetic Act and directions about methods for determination of safety also shared various rules, acts and which area is applicable for exports by and quality parameters. guidelines, which the industry needs the Government. Mr. Multani also talked about to comply with. He further explained Dr Goyal apprised that NABL benefits of stability testing including different categories of materials is working to bring all Drug and concern for wellbeing of the patient used for testing of finished goods AYUSH product Testing Laboratories and manufacturer by ensuring the and requirements of pharmacopoeia. under Accreditations as per ISO. product quality, which helps in He mentioned that Shelf life studies He also mentioned about recent selection of adequate formulations, and date of expiry have been made developments & initiatives taken by excipients and container closure mandatory for the licensing of AYUSH NABL in digitalization of the portal and systems for a product. drugs. He suggested that the design creating an online e-learning portal of the stability testing program should Mr. Arvind Varchaswi, Chair, called QUEST.

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Mr. Jitender Sodhi, Co- chair, also to establish a re-test period for product. AYUSH Committee, PHD Chamber drug substance or a shelf life for drug Dr Arvind Tripathi, Manager, & Managing Director, AYUSH Herbs products. Quality Control, Hamdard Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. mentioned that the growing Dr Saurabh Arora, Executive India explained that Stability varies demand and global acceptance of Director, Analytical Division, Arbro and completely depends on various herbal medicines has dramatically Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. shared factors like nature and ingredients, changed the dynamics of this industry a brief presentation about testing packaging and storage conditions of and the need for herbal testing. Due procedures of any product and any product. He also mentioned about to the complex nature of herbal its regulatory requirements and the importance of test parameters, formulations, it becomes very difficult guidelines. Dr Arora talked about which are widely used in testing. to apply standard quality control test parameters, acceptance criteria, Mr. Vivek Seigell, Assistant parameters. test storage conditions and sample Secretary General, PHD Chamber Mr. Sodhi explained that the management about any product. delivered the vote-of-thanks to the purpose of stability testing is to Mr. J P Sinha, Vice President, eminent panelists as well as the provide evidence on how the quality Analytical Division, Multani sponsors and associated media of a drug substance or drug product Pharmaceuticals Ltd. explained about partners for their support. varies with time under the influence of testing protocol for AYUSH Products variety of environmental factors such and Botanical parameters which plays as temperature, humidity, light and an importance role in testing of any

Hallmarking of Gold Made Mandatory in 256 Districts

Mr. Pramod Kumar Tiwari, Director General, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) briefed about the Mandatory Hallmarking of Gold Jewellery scheme which has come into force from June 16, 2021. The DG, BIS while addressing the facets of Mandatory Hallmarking shared that mandatory hallmarking has initially started with 256 districts of the country, which have Assaying and hallmarking centres. He further added that Jewellers with annual turnover upto Rs. 40 lakh will be exempted from mandatory Hallmarking. Export and re-import of jewellery as per Trade Policy of Government of India - Jewellery for international exhibitions and jewellery for government approved B2B domestic exhibitions will also be exempted from mandatory Hallmarking. Watches, fountain pens and special types of jewellery viz. Kundan, Polki and Jadau will be exempted from Hall Marking.

The registration of jewellers will be one-time and there will be no fees will be charged from jewellers for registration. Any manufacturer, importer, wholesaler, distributor or retailer engaged in selling precious metal articles has to mandatorily get registered with BIS. However, artisans or manufacturers who are manufacturing the gold jewellery on job work basis for the jewellers and are not directly related to sale to anyone in the chain are exempted for registration. While briefing DG, BIS said that the Hallmark shall be done at the first point of sale which may be manufacturer, whole-seller, distributor or retailer. Alteration in the Hallmarked jewellery up to 2 grams of increase or decrease will be allowed with responsibility of purity on the jeweller.

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Universal Access to Patent Free COVID-19 Vaccine and Treatment: The Way Ahead

webinar on “Universal Access the august gathering. tosylate brand name NEXAVAR of to Patent Free COVID-19 Prof. B P Sharma, Vice Chancellor 2012. Prof B P Sharma explained that A Vaccine and Treatment: The GBU, Noida emphasized the need for this was the first compulsory license Way Ahead” was conducted by making concerted efforts to negotiate granted by India. In this case, BAYER Pacific Legal Forum of Pacific School with the inventors of the COVID A G, the German drug maker lost of Law in Association with PHDCCI IP vaccines on technology transfer as against NATCO Pharma, the Indian Facilitation Centre (IPFC), New Delhi without technology transfer patent Pharmaceutical Company because on May 25, 2021. Prof. Mahima Birla, waivers would not prove to be the Controller General of Patents, Mr. Dean, FOM PAHERU, Udaipur gave the helpful and effective in ramping up P H Kurian was convinced with the introductory remarks. the manufacture of vaccines and arguments and the offer of NATCO Dr Ranjeet Mehta, DSG, PHD addressing the acute shortage of PHARMA to make the generic version Chamber stated that there is vast vaccines and related treatment for of NEXAWAR available to patients in inequality in vaccines in the world. COVID-19. Prof B P Sharma spoke just Rs. 8880 as against the exorbitant price of patented drug of Rs 2.80 lakh Mr. Naveen Verma, Senior Partner, on the relevant provisions of the for one month’s treatment. ZeusIP Advocates LLP suggested TRIPS Agreement of the World Trade that countries with capabilities Organization particularly Article Prof. B P Sharma however argued should come out with all possible 7 which specifically provided for that in COVID- 19 pandemic it was measures and help the countries technological innovation and transfer not advisable for India to adopt which are suffering in this hour of of technology. Prof B P Sharma compulsory licensing provisions as need. He highlighted the possibilities also dealt with the TRIPS flexibility no vaccine manufacturer had applied that companies should make mutual of compulsory licensing provisions for and granted patent for vaccines contracts and ask for permission for that India had adopted by 2002 in India. Moreover, compulsory using the patented drugs after some Amendment to its domestic legislation licensing was a time consuming and negotiation. i.e. THE PATENTS ACT 1970. product specific process, In addition to procuring raw materials and inputs Prof. Subhash Sharma, Director, Prof Sharma further explained for vaccine production was a key Pacific School of Law, PAHERU, that the compulsory licensing challenge for India. Udaipur invited the eminent provisions are quite effective to speaker on the subject, Professor address the issues of public health Prof Sharma cited another Bhagvati Prakash Sharma Hon’ble and easy and affordable access to life- landmark judgement of the Supreme Vice Chancellor, Gautam Buddha saving drugs. He quoted the landmark Court of India delivered in NOVARTIS University, Greater Noida to address case of NATCO Pharma for the liver A G VERSUS UNION OF INDIA in and kidney cancer drug sorafinib which NOWARTIS lost its patent

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case for its beta crystaline form and other countries had followed suit. agreements with reasonable royalty of imatinib mesylate brand name Prof B P Sharma gave invaluable payments. Lastly, Prof B P Sharma GLIVAC. Supreme Court rejected the suggestions for addressing the issue also emphasized the urgent need for NOVARTIS case on the touch stone of of shortage of vaccines and related the international community to create section 3 (d) of The Patents Act 1970 treatment by advocating the voluntary pressure on the WTO for patent holding that beta crystaline form of license. Prof B P Sharma argued waivers. imatinib mesylate was a derivative of that India should encourage major Prof. K.K. Dave, President, imatinib mesylate which was a known multinational vaccine manufacturing PAHERU, Udaipur shared his views substance having no therapeutic companies for entering into voluntary about the concept of Patents in this efficacy. Prof B P Sharma stated licenses and major domestic Pharma Pandemic. that section 3(d) was a unique act of companies should be allowed to legislation that India had introduced enter into such voluntary licensing

CSR Initiatives by Dalmia Bharat Group to fight COVID-19 second wave almia Bharat Group (DBG) has locations to support in mitigating the workers & local people under “Breath been providing all possible ongoing crisis. Furthermore, DBG has Safe” initiative. They have also Dsupport to its Employees, also initiated installation of Oxygen distributed hand sanitizers & gloves their families, the society, frontline Generating Plants at its manufacturing in bulk and packed meals to frontline workers, marginalized community & units to produce medical grade workers and groceries to local people. local administration authorities since Oxygen to extend a helping hand to These activities were carried out the onset of the pandemic. To combat its Employees and local people. These across all locations where DBG has its the intensity of the second wave of include: presence Pan India. the virus in India, the organization has 1. The Company is endeavoring 4. All Occupational Health provided Free Doctor’s Consultation to install seven Oxygen Generating Centers (OHC) situated within the for all its Employees & family Plants of capacity ranging between 10- manufacturing units have been members. It has formed a COVID 30 M3/hour for Rajgangpur (Odisha), converted into isolation centers with Task Force and tied-up with a medical Dalmiapuram (TN), Kadappa (AP), multiple beds to treat COVID affected agency that is helping Employees/ Belgaum (Karnataka), Lanka (Assam), people in the unit and the OHCs are family members in hospital admission, Murali (Maharashtra) locations. well equipped with basic medical ambulance service, doorstep delivery The O2 Plants will be set up at our facilities including oxygen cylinders. of medical instruments/medicines, manufacturing units and few at local 5. The Company honated Rs Pan India basis 24*7, tied up with Oyo hospitals. The O2 plants at units can 1.50 Cr to CM Relief Fund, Govt. of Rooms to provide isolation center later be utilized for captive Industrial Assam to support the vaccination facility to affected employees/family purpose once the crisis is over. drive. Besides, monetary donation in Corporate & Regional Offices. 2. The Company has donated to District Administrations has been DBG has been conducting on- Oxygen cylinders to local authorities made at other locations to support site & off-site vaccination drive for and have placed orders of 1000 purchase of medical equipment. its Employees, staff & workers and cylinders for Rajgangpur, 100 cylinders 6. The Company has donated families across all its manufacturing each for all four manufacturing unit in infrastructure to Primary Health units, Regional Offices & Corporate South and other locations, procured Centers and local hospitals like Office. More than 90% of the people Oxygen Concentrators in bulk for hospital beds, fumigation of its plants above 45 years have been inoculated, people at its units, Corporate & and society are among the ongoing while the other age group beneficiaries Regional Offices and for donation to activities across all locations. are progressing with every passing local hospitals. day. The company is also taking 3. The Company has donated initiatives to spread awareness about The Company has been providing of over 2000 Isolation Kits to Bokaro COVID-19 appropriate behavior and medical instruments, safety gears District administration, distributed safety norms and encouraging every and critical medical equipment to Oximeters, Digital Thermometers individual above 18 years to get State Governments across multiple and thousands of masks to frontline vaccinated.

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he Chandigarh Chapter of PHD them expand their businesses and Mr. Bhargava mentioned that Chamber organized a Virtual become globally competitive. PHDCCI SHWAS Scheme is applicable to units TSession on ‘SIDBI Financial has signed an MoU with SIDBI to manufacturing oxygen gas, oxygen Schemes for MSMEs’ on May 7, 2021 to facilitate its Members to avail various cylinders, oxygen concentrators, apprise businesses about SHWAS and SIDBI schemes with comparative ease oxygen transportation and storage AROG Schemes recently launched by and better terms. whereas AROG Scheme provides loan SIDBI to facilitate funding to MSMEs Giving details of SHWAS & AROG for units manufacturing products for production and services required Schemes, Mr. Piyush Bhargava, AGM, required for direct fight against during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chandigarh Branch, SIDBI apprised COVID-19 like oximeters, essential Welcoming the speakers and that two new quick credit delivery drugs, sanitizers, face masks, etc. He participants, Mr. Madhu Sudan Vij, schemes have been launched for said under both SHWAS and AROG Chair, Chandigarh Chapter, PHDCCI MSMEs engaged in manufacturing of schemes, 100 per cent funding of up to apprised that the Chamber has signed any product or providing any service an amount of Rs 2 crores is provided an MoU with SIDBI to guide and assist which are related to fighting COVID-19 to an MSME unit at an interest rate the MSMEs to avail the benefit of pandemic such as supply of oxygen of 4.50-6% annually within 48 hours the various schemes and products of cylinders, oxygen concentrators, after receipt of all the documents and SIDBI at competitive rates. oximeters and essential drugs. The aim information. Mr. Mohit Jain, Chair, MSME of the new initiatives is to help MSMEs Mr. Suvrat Khanna, Co-chair, Committee, PHDCCI & Joint Managing quickly augment their facilities which Chandigarh Chapter, PHDCCI delivered Director, PMV Malting Private Ltd. will help the nation in strengthening the vote-of-thanks to the guests and informed participants that PHD-MSME capabilities to fight the pandemic, he hoped the participants will get full Mentoring and Guidance Centre is added. He clarified that these schemes support from SIDBI for their loan an initiative of PHDCCI that offers a are meant only for manufacturers and requirements. number of services to MSMEs to help not traders.

PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 37 industry. He added that replacing animal meat with synthetic one could make a huge difference. He suggested that focus should be on synthetic microbiotics and instead of using synthetic drugs alone to treat patients as a combination of drugs and cell based therapy, can give better results. AI based therapy also needs to be included in treatment, he added. Explaining Government Perspective on multiple Regulatory Bodies, Dr Khosla said the Government wants to ensure high quality of drugs as lives of people are at stake. He added that digitization would be helpful in the matter as the process can be harmonized and speeded up as digital information can easily be shared with different Regulatory Bodies. He suggested that in any research work, industry should be on board from the beginning as this would help in better industry-academia collaboration and for building trust. Dr Vadiraja B. Bhat, Business Bio Pharma - The Emerging Development Manager, Agilent Technologies, India stated that India has become a major producer of Era of Healthcare for generics drugs and is also entering the biosimilars market. Dr Bhat stated that RNA manufacturing of biosimilars can Pharmaceutical Sector address the demand and technology can solve the issue of scalability. He he Chandigarh Chapter of Bhargava, Associate Director, Munjal said that AI based automation and PHD Chamber organized a Institute for Global Manufacturing, other newer technologies can help Virtual Session on ‘Bio Pharma ISB, Mohali shared that India’s in quality control as well as in mass T production. - The Emerging Era of Healthcare for biotechnology industry is expected Pharmaceutical Sector’ on May 13, to reach US$ 150 billion by 2025 Dr Bhat mentioned that 2021 to deliberate on present trends in with biopharmaceuticals having a biopharmaceutical has a global the Bio Pharma sector. major share. He added that medicine market. He said as drugs are directly Welcoming the speakers and spending in India is projected to grow injected into human body, therefore, participants, Mr. R S Sachdeva, 912% over the next five years and quality control is critical. He informed Mentor Punjab State Chapter, domestic demand will drive the sector. that the Indian manufacturing PHDCCI mentioned that India caters Dr Sanjeev Khosla, Director, CSIR- guidelines for biopharmaceuticals to nearly 50% of the global demand Institute of Microbial Technology, are aligned with global guidelines to for pharmaceutical products, most Ministry of Science and Technology, maintain high quality standards. Dr of which are based on the usage said that the COVID pandemic Bhat opined that technologies like of biotechnological applications. has taught us many lessons and AI, cloud computing and machine Currently, bio-pharmaceuticals highlighted our shortcomings. He learning can help in lowering the cost are one of the fastest growing added that biologics can leapfrog India of R&D and new products. biotechnology segments in India. India into a global leader. He said industry Col Rajiv Bhargava, Associate is considered to be a significant center and academics should focus on dealing Director, Munjal Institute for Global for bio-pharmaceutical research and with photosynthetic technology and Manufacturing, ISB, Mohali delivered development (R&D), especially for tissue engineering as they have great the vote-of-thanks to the speakers for vaccine manufacturing, he added. potential in biopharma. sharing valuable insights on different Moderating the session, Col Rajiv Dr Khosla mentioned that 3D Cell aspects of bio-pharma. culture is increasingly used in food

38 PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 Electromotive Engineers made a presentation on ‘Energy Efficiency through Power Factor’. He informed that AC power is supplied for both residential and industrial use. He explained that a part of the electrical energy is wasted due to the lagging power factor in the inductive loads which is used in the system. The power factor of power system is continuously changing due to differences in the size and number of the equipment being used at a time. This makes it challenging to balance the inductive and capacitive loads continuously, he elucidated. Mr. Shubh Adesh Mittal, Director, Systems and Service Power Controls also made a presentation to explain how energy efficiency can be achieved in industry. Mr. Mittal suggested that fully automatic power correction panels can be installed to improve energy efficiency and reduce power losses. Mr. Kamalesh Jha, CEO, Awareness Program On Padmashtdal Energy Services made a presentation on ‘Energy Efficiency through HVAC and other Energy Energy Efficiency For Consuming Devices’. He mentioned that energy efficiency can be achieved Scientific Instrument by adopting new technology. He said that optimisation of load factor can reduce the cost of energy. He Manufacturing Industry suggested that sub meters should be installed at strategic points to he Haryana State Chapter of and President Ambala Scientific monitor energy consumption so that PHD Chamber in association Instruments Manufacturing corrective measures can be taken to Twith Haryana Renewable Energy Association said that energy efficiency avoid energy wastage. Development Agency (HAREDA) interventions are one of the most Giving details of Haryana organized an awareness program cost-effective means of achieving a Government initiatives on Energy on ‘Energy Efficiency for Scientific low carbon transition and reducing Efficiency, Mr. Sukhchain Singh, Instrument Manufacturing Industry in the cost of energy. He added that at Project Manager, HAREDA informed Haryana’ on May 12, 2021. The objective present when the COVID-19 surge in that mandatory purchase of star of the program was to educate the the country has created an alarming labelled equipments for Government industry about the ways and means of situation, there is a great need for offices, Energy Audit, installation of Energy Efficiency. clean environment and energy LED lights and incentivising industry Welcoming the speakers and efficiency can significantly reduce for energy efficiency in buildings are participants, Mr. Sanjay Gupta, carbon footprints. some of the initiatives being taken by Convener, Ambala Zone, PHDCCI Mr. Vikas Varma, Director, Haryana Government.

PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 39 plants, purchase of star rated ACs and installation of 4 star rated pump sets is mandatory for all Government Departments. Mr. Rajesh Sharma, Energy Manager and AGM, Hero MotoCorp Ltd. apprised that every unit of energy consumed results in emission of carbon dioxide. As India has to comply with the Paris Agreement conditions, therefore every person should focus on energy efficiency to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. Mr. Sharma shared that Hero Motocorp Ltd. has a robust Environment Policy and has adopted green manufacturing in all 6 units in India and two abroad. Energy audits are conducted regularly and the findings are implemented. He added that they have a structured framework for energy efficiency across all the plants. He informed that Hero Motocorp Ltd. has LED lighting in all plants and highly efficient IE4 motors are installed to save energy consumption. Chief Guest, Dr Hanif Qureshi, IPS, Director General, HAREDA, Government of Haryana said that the auto sector is responsible for increase in greenhouse gases and majority of car manufacturers are located in Delhi Awareness Program on NCR. Dr Qureshi shared that to increase energy efficiency and environment Energy Efficiency for Auto/ conservation, the Government is encouraging people to use Electric Vehicles. The Haryana Renewable Auto Ancillary Industry Energy Department has been entrusted the work of creating he Haryana State Chapter of curtailment of wasteful consumption charging infrastructure in the State. PHD Chamber in association and sustainable development is He said that free of cost charging with Haryana Renewable Energy essential. He added that Haryana station has been set up at Panchkula T for electric vehicles. He urged that Development Agency (HAREDA) is one of the biggest Automotive organized an ‘Awareness Program hubs in the country with a strong standard practices in energy efficiency on Energy Efficiency for Auto/Auto infrastructure and strong support should be compiled and shared so Ancillary Industry in Haryana’ on May from Auto Ancillary Units. Therefore, it that one can learn from each other 25, 2021. The objective of the program is important to highlight the potential and contribute in reducing the was to educate the industry about the of Energy Efficiency in this Sector. carbon footprints. He underlined the ways and means of Energy Efficiency. Making a presentation on Haryana need for an industry –Government Welcoming the speakers and Government initiatives on Energy collaboration to achieve energy participants, Mr. Viraj Gadhoke, Efficiency, Mr. Sukhchain Singh, Project efficiency. Chairman, Haryana Power and Manager, HAREDA shared that the Mr. Veer Bhan Sharma, President, Renewable Energy Committee, Haryana Government has made energy Faridabad IMT Industries Association PHDCCI stated that with the audit and installation of LED lights delivered the vote-of-thanks to the growth of economy, the demand mandatory in Government Offices. He Chief Guest, speakers and participants for energy has grown substantially. added that implementation of ECBC and mentioned that energy efficiency Therefore, efficient use of energy for buildings having connected load of is the need of the hour. resources and their conservation more than 100 KW is also mandatory assume tremendous significance and in the State. Besides, Solar Rooftop

40 PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 the VUCA world which stands for volatility, uncertainity, complexity and FOCUS ON WELLNESS - ambiguity world which is as similar to the third world war, so we have to keep ourselves motivated and learn HUM FIT HAI TO HIT HAI each day. Mr. Sandeep Gautam, Senior Vice HD Chamber in association with wellness and spiritual wellness. She President & Circle Head, HDFC Bank the HDFC Bank Ltd. organized a did some live playful & encouraging Ltd., Bihar mentioned about the Pvirtual conference on ‘Focus on activities to help the delegates importance of financial wellness of Wellness- HUM FIT HAI TO HIT HAI’ on practice meditation and calm mental MSMEs and provided few suggestions May 15, 2021. levels of the delegates. for the growth of MSMEs which Dr Aruna Abhey Oswal, Ms. Preeti Saluja, Chancellor, include accelerate digitalization, new Chairperson, WE Committee, PHDCCI SAM Global University & Co- chair, age marketing tools, venturing into and Chairperson Abhey Oswal Group MP Chapter, PHDCCI shared her own new ideas among others. spoke about the importance of staying experience of fighting COVID-19 and Mr. Amit Mathur, Product Head - positive in these difficult times which techniques adopted by her to stay Current Account Business, HDFC Bank is necessary for our mind, body, and mentally fit and motivated during Ltd. in his presentation provided an soul. She also said that these are the these tough times. She said that overview of HDFC Bank. times to re-invent ourselves and think positive energy should be encouraged The session ended with Mr. Vishal about all the good things in our lives. and adopted which will make an Chaudhary, MD, Frontline Global Citing a tag line of “HUM FIT HAI TO ecosystem of creating happiness Services & Chairman, Jharkhand HIT HAI”, she concluded that fit body whole day and celebrating life by State Chapter, PHDCCI delivering the and calm mind is the key for a happy, a sense of gratitude to everyone vote-of-thanks to all the panellists. playful and a motivated soul. around us; restricting ourselves He concluded by citing a quote to Ms. Shagun Singhal Garg, by creating work life balance by encourage the delegates about Motivational Speaker, Educationist & scheduling the day with productive mental wellness by saying ‘Man k Hare Columnist mentioned about the real activities and creating space for yoga haar hai man k jeete jee”. and meditation in our daily schedule. life practical techniques to eradicate Dr Yogesh Srivastav, Assistant She also said that Ayurveda, Yoga, anxiety and boost immunity during Secretary General, PHDCCI while Meditation and home remedies will these challenging times of the moderating the session stated the boost the immunity of an individual pandemic. While worrying about the importance of Wellness especially as and wellness by increasing aggregate ongoing pandemic situation which is we age because regular exercise and movement from “I” to “WE”. not less than the situation of war, she proper nutrition can help prevent a stated that in these times wellness Mr. Saurabh Sanyal, Secretary variety of ailments. guarantees happiness for today. She General, PHDCCI shared his real The webinar witnessed more than mentioned about the four parameters life hard experiences and rigorous 600 delegates pan India. of Wellness which include physical training of being an army officer. He wellness, emotional wellness, mental reiterated that today we are facing

PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 41 form of IPR concerned with protecting literary and artistic works that can Strategic IP And be in form of writings, computer programs, music, etc. She said that Industrial design Innovation Management refers to the outer shape of a product that is manufactured in a factory. he Punjab State Chapter of He further added that mentoring PHD Chamber in association by Industry has greatly helped the Giving a presentation on ‘Role with the Ministry of MSMEs students to get practical exposure and of IP in Innovation management – T Challenges & Prospects’, Dr Shweta and Gulzar Group of Institutes, develop new ideas. Sen, Head IPR, Integrum IP said that Ludhiana organized a virtual session Er. Ashish Kumar Bhateja, Faculty IP protection is important because on ‘Strategic IP and Innovation Convener, Institutional Innovation if not protected, then others can Management’ on May 7, 2021. Council, Gulzar Group of Institutes, commercially benefit from it without Welcoming the speakers and Ludhiana made a detailed presentation the permission of the creator. participants, Mr. Ajay Mahajan, regarding the objectives of IIC. He She added that IPR is the legally Convener- Jalandhar Zone, Punjab also shared a glimpse of constructive enforceable power to exclude others State Chapter, PHDCCI and Proprietor, activities of IIC in helping the students from using the information created. Uma International said it is important to cover the journey from innovation for students to identify and create to Patent. She explained that IPR includes Patent, Trademark, Copyright and IP to protect their research and Adv. Geeta Gulati, Trade Marks & industrial design. The type of IPR creativity. Patent Attorney highlighted that IPR depends on the nature of a product. Dr Ishbir Singh, Director plays an important role in success of For a technical innovation, Patent Engineering Institutional Innovation any business. She stated that Patents is required whereas Trademark is Council, Gulzar Group of Institutes, can be filed for innovation that may be required to protect the name and Ludhiana stated that their Institutional a totally new product or an innovative logo. Similarly, Copyright is required to Innovation Council (IIC) is one of the step i.e. for adding any new change in protect expression whereas industrial councils established by the Ministry of the existing product. design is used to protect the design of Human Resource Development with Explaining the concept of the product. the objective to systematically foster compulsory Licensing of a Patent, Ms. Dr Sen shared that IP Management the culture of innovation and nurture Gulati stated that the Government strategy can be offensive or defensive. students by supporting them to work may force a Patent holder to allow She stated that IP audit can help an with new ideas and transform them others to produce the product if the enterprise to identify the potential IP into prototypes. He added that they product is required for any emergency assets. also endeavour to create a vibrant IPR use like vaccines during the current ecosystem in their campus. pandemic. Dr Ishbir Singh, Director Engineering Institutional Innovation He informed that the major focus Ms. Gulati explained that a Council, Gulzar Group of Institutes, of IIC is to build a start-up supporting Trademark includes the name and logo Ludhiana delivered the vote-of-thanks mechanism, prepare their institute that uniquely distinguishes a business to the expert speakers. for Atal Ranking of Institutions on from others. It individualizes the Innovation Achievements Framework, goods or services of a given enterprise Around 70 Startups, Faculty establish Function Ecosystem for and distinguishes them from those of members and Students of Gulzar Scouting Ideas and Pre-incubation of competitors. Group of Institutes, Ludhiana attended Ideas and develop better Cognitive the programme. She mentioned that Copyright is a Ability for Technology Students.

42 PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 can avail the services of PHDCCI ‘s Virtual Session on IPR IPFC at Amritsar and Chandigarh. Explaining different forms of IPR, Ms. Geeta Gulati, Advocate, Protection – The Catalyst Trade Marks & Patent Attorney, Panchkula mentioned that IP can be for Success a new innovation or improvement of an existing product. She exhorted students to commercialize their he Punjab State Chapter of PHD should not restrict the knowledge to innovations and make profit. She Chamber in association with the ourselves. He said knowledge is useful advised that before filing Patent Ministry of MSMEs and Pyramid only if it benefits the society. T application, they should ascertain College of Business & Technology, Sharing details of various GOI whether their innovation is patentable Phagwara organized a virtual session schemes for promotion of IPR, Mr. or not to avoid any inconvenience at a on ‘IPR Protection – The Catalyst for Kundan Lal, Assistant Director, later stage. She explained that Patents Success’ on May 12, 2021. Development Institute Ludhiana, are for 20 years after which they go to Welcoming the panelists and Ministry of MSMEs informed about public domain. However, in case the participants, Mr. J K Sharma, Co- the financial support available to product is required for any emergency chair, Punjab Education Committee MSMEs, Institutes and individuals for use like the COVID-19 vaccine, the and Chief Operating Officer (COO), registration and protection of IPs. He Government can invoke Compulsory Technology Business Incubation informed that for domestic patent Licensing to enable other companies Foundation (TBIF), Indian Institute the grant is Rs. 1 lakh and 5 lakhs for to manufacture the required product. of Technology (IIT) Ropar stated international patent. For geographical Ms. Gulati mentioned that that keeping in view the importance indications the support is Rs. 2 lakhs Trademarks refer to the name and of IPR for economic growth of the and for trademarks, Rs. 10,000 grant logo of the company. She said the country, the Government is funding is given. name should be unique and should IPR activities. He added that due Mr. Kundan Lal added that not resemble any well-known brand. to increased focus on innovation, Rs. 70,000 per program is given The application for Trademark can students must be made aware of IPR to institutions for conducting IPR be filed when the name is actually in for protecting their hard work. Awareness programs physically. He use. It is valid for 10 years and can be Dr Sanjay Kumar Bahl, Director, stated that a grant of Rs. 1 crore is renewed any number of times. Gulati Pyramid College of Business and given by the Government of India for also explained in details regarding Technology, Phagwara mentioned setting up an IP Facilitation Centre for Copy Rights and Industrial Designs. that their college has an IIC with a providing IP services to entrepreneurs. Dr Shweta Sen. Head IPR, very promising faculty to encourage He explained that for availing GOI Integrum IP Mohali made a detailed innovation among their students. Schemes, Udyam Registration is Presentation on ‘Role of IPR in mandatory which can be done online Mr. Virat Rehani, Innovation Economic Development’. Patents are on Udyam Portal. Activity Coordinator said that the inventions and can include unique students will benefit only if they He appreciated the IPR services kitchen appliances, recipes, etc. or protect their innovations. He added being provided by PHDCCI through the software embedded in hardware. that we all encounter problems every IPFC set up at Amritsar and Chandigarh Giving example of Startups like day and try to find solutions but we and said that startups and enterprises Samosa Party and Samosa Singh,

PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 43 she explained that Copyright refers or assignee to prevent others from Dr Sanjay Kumar Bahl, Director, to literary or artistic works and can commercially benefiting from his/ Pyramid College of Business and include name, décor items, statues her invention without permission Technology, Phagwara delivered the and architectural designs. Highlighting and allows the holder to exploit his vote-of-thanks to the speakers and the benefit of IPR, she said that IPR IP for profit by way of licensing or participants and urged the students to grants exclusive rights to an inventor assignment. use the knowledge shared in today’s session for their benefit.

Explaining the conditions for applicability of GST under Section 7, Mr. Gupta said that any business activity that involves supply of goods or services or both made for consideration attracts GST. As regards the rate of GST applicable on sale where 2 products having different GST rate are involved, he clarified that if the products are naturally bundled, then the rate of GST of the principal product is applicable. However, if the products are bundled artificially, then the rate of GST of the product attracting higher rate of GST will be applicable. Mr. Gupta said that the inward tax credit can be availed only after the goods or services have been received and proper documentary support is available. He cautioned that if improper tax credit is availed then the same has to be returned with interest penalty. Mr. Gupta shared that under the GST regime, original invoices have to be maintained for a period of 7 years. He also spoke in detail on topics like Reverse Charge Mechanism, Time of Interactive Video Supply, Valuation for taxation and Input Tax Credit. Moderating the Session, CA Conference On Current Vishal Garg, Co-chairman- Taxation Committee, Punjab State Chapter, PHD Chamber & Partner, Vikas Garg Issues In GST & Associates, Ludhiana said that keeping in view that MSMEs are facing a number of GST related problems, he Punjab State Chapter of latest developments under GST. Taxation Committee is planning GST PHD Chamber organized an Keynote Speaker, CA Atul Kumar Trainings for them. Tinteractive video conference on Gupta, Former President of ICAI, CA Dinesh Sharma, Senior Partner, ‘Current Issues in GST’ on May 21, 2021. Partner, APRA & Associates, New Delhi Sharma Mohindru & Co. Ludhiana, Welcoming the speakers and said that improper records are the moderated the Q & A and took up participants, Adv. Pawan K Pahwa, main reason for litigation under GST. issues faced by the manufacturers and Chairman- Taxation Committee, He stated that every registered person traders with experts for remedial tips. Punjab State Chapter PHD Chamber under GST is required to maintain all CA Bhagat Singh, Chairman, Punjab & Partner, Panacea Legal Services, records as prescribed under Section MSME Committee & Sr. VP, Oswal Chandigarh informed that the Punjab 35 of the Central Goods and Service Woolen Mills Ltd, Ludhiana delivered State Chapter, PHDCCI is organizing a Tax Act, 2017. He shared that most the vote-of-thanks to the delegates. series of virtual sessions titled ‘MSME MSMEs fail to maintain proper Stock More than 100 participants comprising Carnival 2021’ to address issues and Register and ITC Register. The faulty Industry members, MSMEs, Traders concerns of MSMEs. He added that information creates problems in audit and Professionals from Pan India this was the first program of the series of records and leads to litigation, he participated in the program. to apprise the participants about the added.

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he PHD Chamber, IP Facilitation of innovations have come up and Innovation by MHRD Govt. of India Centre (IPFC), Amritsar in everyone is interested in protecting where students are given training Tassociation with the Ministry his or her innovation. He informed to run their business, he added. He of MSMEs, organized an interactive that PHDCCI has been aggressively shared that PCTE and IIT, Ropar TBIF video conference on “Role of organizing awareness programs on have signed an MoU for promotion of Intellectual Property (IP) in Innovation IPR to sensitize industry and students entrepreneurship in Punjab. Management - Challenges & about the process for protecting and Giving an overview of IPR, Ms. Prospects” on June 2, 2021 for Start- managing IPRs. He informed that the Geeta Gulati, Advocate, Trade Marks ups and Faculty of PCTE Group of Chamber has established an IPFC at & Patent Attorney, Panchkula stated Institutes, Ludhiana. Amritsar and Chandigarh for providing that IPRs are important to safeguard Welcoming the speakers and IP related services. the innovations and for the economic participants, Mr. J K Sharma, Prof. Naresh Sachdev, Dean – development of the country. She Co-chairman, Punjab Education Corporate Relations, PCTE Group of said that Patent gives an inventor an Committee and Chief Operating Institutes, Ludhiana informed that exclusive right to make, use and sell Officer(COO), Technology Business their institute fosters and sensitizes his creation. Explaining the procedure Incubation Foundation (TBIF), the importance of entrepreneurship for getting a Patent, she said that Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and makes every effort to nurture the after checking the availability, an Ropar said that IPR has always been young entrepreneurs in the campus. application for Patent can be filed with important for innovators but its The college has set up a fully functional the Registry. She mentioned that a awareness has increased during the incubation centre recognized by the Patent is valid for 20 years after which current pandemic, as a large number Startup Cell, Punjab and Institute of it goes in public domain and anybody

46 PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 can copy it. She said civil remedy is that Industrial design is the outer on the business objectives, three available for checking infringement of shape of a product and can also be types of IP Management strategies Patents. protected through IPR. can be adopted – Defensive strategy Ms. Gulati informed that Trademark Dr Shweta Sen, Head IPR, Integrum by preventing others from patenting refers to the name, color and logo IP, Mohali made a presentation on the same idea, Offensive strategy of a company. Trademarks help the ‘Role of IP in Innovation management by blocking competitors from consumer to recognize the product. – Challenges & Prospects’. She getting entry into one’s proprietary She explained that application for mentioned that IPs are of 4 types technologies and by commercialization Trademark can be filed online after namely Patents, Copyrights, of IP assets to gain financial benefit checking the availability. Trademarks Trademarks and Design. She stated through sale or licensing of the IP. are territorial. The words ‘TM’ on brand that an invention becomes innovation Dr Sen suggested that to name imply the company has filed for only after its commercialization. Giving maintain clarity on IP rights, proper Trademark whereas the word ‘R’ in example of Edison, she explained that agreements should be signed to a circle implies that the company’s the electric bulb invented by Edison avoid any confusion or loss at a later Trademark has been registered. became innovation only after his stage. Similarly, the employees should Ms. Gulati mentioned that company developed infrastructure be made to sign confidentiality and Copyright refers to any form of for electricity and made electric bulb a Assignment agreement for protection expression and includes written and marketable product. of the company’s IP, she added. verbal expressions and are applicable She explained that Innovation Prof. Satyajit Thind, Professor – universally. The validity of copyright is Management is important because it International Business, PCTE Group for lifetime of the creator and 50 years helps the brands to stand out in their of Institutes, Ludhiana delivered the after his death. She further explained vertical. She added that depending vote- of-thanks to the speakers.

Cabinet Approves Deep Ocean Mission

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) on “Deep Ocean Mission”, with a view to explore deep ocean for resources and develop deep sea technologies for sustainable use of ocean resources. The estimated cost of the Mission will be Rs. 4077 crore for a period of 5 years to be implemented in a phase-wise manner. The estimated cost for the first phase for the 3 years (2021-2024) would be Rs.2823.4 crores. The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) will be the nodal Ministry implementing this multi-institutional ambitious mission. The Deep Ocean Mission consists of six major components: Development of Technologies for Deep Sea Mining, and Manned Submersible; Development of Ocean Climate Change Advisory Services; Technological innovations for exploration and conservation of deep- sea biodiversity; Deep Ocean Survey and Exploration; Energy and freshwater from the Ocean and Advanced Marine Station for Ocean Biology.

PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 47 is least disruptive to continuity of the business. Ms. Prasad added that transparency in the plan is ensured as it comes through NCLT. As far as the prospective buyers are concerned, they are also more comfortable with the resolution plan as compared to a normal sale deal of complete business as the past liabilities including statutory liabilities are extinguished and they are able to work on a clean slate. Explaining the process of PPIRP, Ms. Prasad stated that an application for initiating PPIRP can be made by an MSME CD to the Adjudicating Authority with approval of its members and unrelated financial creditors (FCs) representing 66 per cent of the financial debt or unrelated operational creditors (OCs) where there is no financial debt or where all FCs are related. The CD is required to provide a base resolution plan to FCs for seeking their approval to initiate the process. Prior to commencement of the PPIRP process, the RP is required to prepare a report confirming that the CD meets the requirements to initiate the PPIRP process; and that the base resolution plan received from the CD Pre-Packaged Insolvency fulfills the stipulated requirements. If the Base Resolution Plan is not Resolution Process for approved or if it does not provide for the full payment of the confirmed claims, the Resolution Professional MSMEs Under IB Code 2016 shall invite prospective Resolution Applicant to submit a Resolution Plan. (PPIRP) The Adjudicating Authority may pass an order of liquidation in case of any fraudulent conduct of the Company or he Punjab State Chapter of has been making sincere efforts to gross mismanagement comes to their PHD Chamber organized an mitigate the distress caused by the knowledge. Tinteractive video conference on pandemic. He added that PPIRP is one Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Pandey, DGM ‘Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution of the schemes that has been rolled NCLT SBI, Mumbai stated that PPIRP is Process for MSMEs under IB Code 2016 out to help and reward the honest a game changer law and would bring (PPIRP)’ on May 28, 2021 to educate businesses. a paradigm change in approach for MSMEs and Industry members on CMA Deepika B Prasad, Director, providing relief to stressed MSMEs. Changes made in Insolvency and D Prasad & Associates & Partner, AAA He informed that under this law, the Bankruptcy Code (IBC) w.e.f. April Insolvency Professionals explained CD has the concession to continue 4, 2021 and how to avail the benefits the salient features and process of to have control over their company under the law. PPIRP and its benefits. She said that during the PPIRP process. In his welcome address, Mr. Mukul the scheme has been introduced to Underlining the important role of Bansal, Chairman, Punjab Banking provide relief to the stressed entities Banks in PPIRP process, Mr. Pandey & Financial Services Committee & in the MSME sector. She mentioned said that as Banks are the main Chairman, Embee Financial Services that PPIRP is a good alternative to creditors of MSMEs, their consent is Ltd. said that COVID-19 has impacted insolvency resolution process with essential to initiate the PPIRP process. different businesses differently, while regard to the bankrupt MSMEs as it Therefore, it is important that the some have suffered, some have provides a quick and cost effective banks are satisfied with the working benefited and are flourishing. He and value maximizing outcomes for of the company, and get audit of its added that the Central Government all the stakeholders in a manner which financial documents to ascertain why

48 PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 the default has occurred, whether concessions. He added that if the Plan vote- of-thanks to the guests and the business is viable or not and if the seeks more concessions then it goes said that MSMEs should be more business can be revived. for bid and if a better plan comes, then transparent with the banks. He also If the bank finds that the CD is a the COC may accept that. shared that SBI believes in core values willful defaulter or has conducted any He cautioned that during the audit and works on STEPS model which fraudulent transaction or there has if there is evidence of any fraudulent means service, transparency, ethics, been gross mismanagement of the transaction, the bank can even politeness and sincerity towards its affairs of the CD, then the bank may recommend criminal proceedings customers. He advised that MSMEs refuse consent for PPIRP. against the CD. Therefore, the CDs should also follow this model while dealing with banks. Mr. Pandey mentioned that the should prepare their documents Base Plan is the most important properly and check for any wrong Around 100 participants comprising document for PPIRP and it should be transaction before approaching the Industry members, MSMEs, Traders able to address the cause of default, banks. and Professionals from Pan India approval of all banks for the plan, how Mr. Bharat Bhushan Kakkar, DGM, participated in the program. the CD plans to repay or requires more SAMB, SBI, Chandigarh delivered the

Prime Minister takes part in G7 Summit Prime Minister, Mr Narendra Modi participated in the first Outreach Session of the G7 Summit recently. The session, titled ‘Building Back Stronger - Health’, focused on global recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and on strengthening resilience against future pandemics.

During the session, Prime Minister expressed appreciation for the support extended by the G7 and other guest countries during the recent wave of COVID infections in India. He highlighted India’s ‘whole of society’ approach to fight the pandemic, synergising the efforts of all levels of the government, industry and civil society. He also explained India’s successful use of open source digital tools for contact tracing and vaccine management, and conveyed India’s willingness to share its experience and expertise with other developing countries.

On the second day of the Outreach Sessions of the G7 Summit, Prime Minister, Mr Narendra Modi took part in two sessions titled ‘Building Back Together—Open Societies and Economies’ and ‘Building Back Greener: Climate and Nature’. Invited to speak as a Lead Speaker in the session on Open Societies, PM recalled that democracy and freedom were a part of India’s civilizations ethos. He shared the concern expressed by several Leaders that open societies are particularly vulnerable to disinformation and cyber-attacks, and stressed the need to ensure that cyberspace remains an avenue for advancing democratic values and not of subverting it. Hihglighting the non-democratic and unequal nature of global governance institutions, PM called for the reform of the multilateral system as the best signal of commitment to the cause of Open Societies. The leaders adopted the ‘Open Societies Statement’ at the end of the meeting.

In the session on climate change, PM highlighted that the planet’s atmosphere, biodiversity and oceans cannot be protected by countries acting in silos, and called for collective action on climate change. Speaking about India’s unwavering commitment to climate action, he mentioned the commitment by Indian Railways to achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2030. He stressed that India is the only G-20 country on track to meet its Paris commitments. He also took note of the increasing effectiveness of the two major global initiatives nurtured by India i.e. the CDRI and the International Solar Alliance. Prime Minister stressed that developing countries need better access to climate finance, and called for a holistic approach towards climate change that covers all dimensions of the problem- mitigation, adaptation, technology transfer, climate financing, equity, climate justice and lifestyle change.

PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 49 How to Fight Next Wave of COVID-19 - Expectations from the Industry

he PHD Chamber, Rajasthan is under way. The State Government State Government in strengthening Chapter organized a webinar is aggressively working to strengthen healthcare infrastructure especially in Ton ‘How to face the probable the healthcare infrastructure and rural areas of Rajasthan. third wave of COVID’ on May 27, services in rural areas by strengthening Mr. Sanjay Agarwal, President, 2021 which was attended by senior and upgrading the strong existing PHD Chamber appreciated the efforts officials of Health Department, network of Community Health Centers of the Government of Rajasthan in RIICO and eminent industrialists and (CHCs) etc. In this regard, he called effectively managing the present personalities from the healthcare, upon industry to come forward and wave of COVID. pharma and medical devices sector. adopt CHCs in rural areas. Mr. Digvijay Dhabriya, Chairman, Chief Guest, Ms. Sudhir Kumar The Rajasthan Government PH Chamber, Rajasthan Chapter Sharma, IAS, Mission Director, is regularly working to augment in his welcome address assured National Health Mission, Health availability of oxygen by installing new the Government of Rajasthan that Department, Government of oxygen plants and strengthening the industry is ready to help the State Rajasthan shared the efforts of the storage system across the State to face Government in this difficult time and Government of Rajasthan in handling any eventuality and in few months the would provide all possible help and the present COVID wave as a result of availability of around 30000 oxygen support. which the situation could be managed cylinders per day would be ensured. Dr Vikas Swarnkar, Managing efficiently. Mr. Sharma informed that The Government is making all efforts Director, Mahatama Gandhi Hospital the Government of Rajasthan under to increase the vaccination drive, he & President of Association of the leadership of Chief Minister is added. Mr. Sharma acknowledged the Healthcare Providers India, Rajasthan working meticulously to deal with the generous support of Industry in this Chapter appreciating the contribution probable third wave of COVID and difficult time and solicited its support of the industry, observed that to detailed planning on different fronts in supplementing efforts of the face the possible third wave and

50 PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 effectively mitigate its effects, the Mr. Vinod Kalani, President, Government in promoting API and industry should augment supply Rajasthan Pharmaceutical Medical devices sector in the State. of high purity oxygen, production, Manufacturer’s Association observed He informed that RIICO is developing supply and adequate storage of that the Pharma industry is dependent a Medical Devices Park in Jodhpur and essential lifesaving drugs, augmenting on most of the APIs and other raw Bulk Drug Park near Ramganj Mandi, production of ventilators and other materials on imports which causes Kota. essential medical devices and shortages leading to crisis. He Mr. Vishwas Jain, MD, Consulting strengthening of healthcare system in requested the Government and RIICO Engineering Group, Jaipur called upon rural areas. On the likely involvement to develop Bulk Drug and API Park in industry to follow desired COVID of children, he suggested that the the State for which there is an urgent protocol in the factories. He also ventilators should be equipped and need and also good prospects for hoped that necessary information modified with “Pediatric mode” bringing investment in the State. is provided to donors coming to face any eventuality. He offered Mr. N K Jain, President, Jodhpur forward with their contributions to services of his hospital in providing Industries Association and MD, Iscon supplement efforts of Government in vaccination facility to the industrial Surgical Ltd. emphasized the urgent strengthening healthcare system in workers through PHD Chamber, need to promote medical devices the State. Rajasthan. and equipment sectors in Rajasthan Mr. Suneel Dutt Goyal, Co- Mr. Amit Kumar Choudhary, which will go a long way in bringing chairman, PHDCCI-Rajasthan Chapter Chairman, Health Committee, investment and facing such medical delivered the vote –of- thanks to the Rajasthan Chapter, PHD Chamber emergency effectively. guests. reiterated the need to strengthen Mr. Dinesh Pahadia, GM, RIICO healthcare system in rural areas. shared the Policy initiatives of the

Kiren Rijiju Releases E-Book on 20 Medicinal Plants for Covid-19 Care

Minister of State for Ayush (IC), Shri Kiren Rijiju, released a e-book on 20 Medicinal Plants for Covid-19 Care on June 8, 2021. National Medicinal Plants Board prepared an e-book “20 Medicinal Plants for 2021 for Covid-19 care” to highlight important medicinal plants and their therapeutic properties. These medicinal plants are useful in the prevention & management of Covid-19 along with standard of care. The herbs described in e-book can be used in conditions leading to fever, cough, cold, weakness, pain etc. The botanical names, vernacular names, chemical constituents, therapeutic values, pharmacological principles and important formulations are also recorded in this e-book. This will provide awareness and knowledge to the public on the importance and diversity of medicinal plants that are useful in the prevention & management of Covid-19 along with standard of care.

PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 51 Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016 - Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR)

he PHD Chamber, Rajasthan Plastic industry should take initiatives Dr V K Singhal, Chief Engineer, Chapter organized a webinar for accelerating waste recycling by Rajasthan State Pollution Control Ton Plastic Waste Management adopting best practices, State-of- Board gave a detailed account of Rules-2016 – “Extended Producers Art technologies and developing Plastic Waste Management Rules-2016 Responsibility (EPR)” on May 28, a robust infrastructure facility for – Extended Producers Responsibility 2021. During the webinar the various scientific management of waste. In (EPR) and the proposed mechanism provisions of the important Rules this regard, he strongly advocated envisaged in the Rules. He informed and the implementation mechanism for development of dedicated that Local Bodies, Panchayat, stipulated therein were discussed by Recycling Parks and Zones in the Producers, Importers, Brand Owners different stakeholders. Country at different places which and Waste Management Agencies/ Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal, President, will not only generate tremendous facilities are the major stakeholders PHD Chamber in his Presidential business opportunities and promote envisaged in the Rules and entrusted Address emphasized the importance Circular Economy but also facilitate with specific responsibilities for of the Rules and called upon Plastic implementation of Rules. implementation of the Rules. He industry to adopt best practices and Mr. Digvijay Dhabriya, Chairman, informed that industries are required techniques for implementation of PHDCCI-Rajasthan Chapter in his to submit EPR Management Plan these Rules for containing pollution. welcome address, informed that by July 1, 2021. He assured that the Mr. Aggarwal observed that the use a significant quantum of plastic State Pollution Control Board is ready of plastic in day to day life is very waste generated in the Country is to provide all necessary technical dominant and in the ongoing COVID not recycled which causes lot of advice and would act as a bridge times the use of various plastic environmental problems and for which between various stakeholders for products has increased significantly Plastic industry and the Government implementation of these Rules. in the Healthcare system for safety, should make collaborative efforts to Various experts and stakeholders security and hygienic reasons. He check the pollution. present in the webinar suggested that suggested that the Government and Rules should be suitability modified

52 PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 keeping in view Indian conditions P Meena, Secretary General, Indian India Small Scale Paint Association and so that various practical difficulties Beverage Association; Mr. Sumer important suggestions were given by being faced by the industry could be Singh Shekhawat, President, Plastic them for speedy implementation of resolved and objectives of the Rules Manufacturers Association Rajasthan; the Rules. could be achieved. Mr. Hiten Bheda, Past President, Mr. Suneel Dutt Goyal, Co- The webinar was addressed by All India Plastic Manufacturers chairman, PHDCCI-Rajasthan Chapter Mr. Abhisek Shivpuri, Chairman, Association; Mr. Rajendra Kumar delivered the vote-of-thanks to Legal & Finance Committee, PHDCCI- Gupta, Managing Director, Shakun the guests and the Sponsors, Rajasthan Chapter; Mr. Ullas Plastic Pvt. Ltd.; Ms. Shrikrati Dhabriya Polywood Ltd., Ms Plastic Parlikar, Global Waste Management Lodha, Executive Director, Uma Manufacturers Association Rajasthan Consultant & Member, Material Group of Companies and Mr. H C and Ambika Technoplast Pvt. Ltd. Recycling Association of India; Mr. J Sathyanarayana, Past President, All

Release of pension to the family of a government employee who loses his or her life due to COVID -19 infection

The Government has issued instructions for immediate release of pension to the family of a government employee who loses his or her life due to COVID -19 infection. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh informed that all Secretaries have been asked to personally monitor the in-Service death cases and ensure the start of Family Pension within a month of the receipt of claim and death certificate, on a periodic basis. Dr Jitendra Singh said that Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi is personally monitoring every aspect of the COVID pandemic on a day-to-day basis. He said that the government is committed to assist and help every section of citizens and families affected by the pandemic.

The notification issued by the Department of Pension states that COVID-19 pandemic has claimed livesof several Government employees during the recent surge. In many cases, the deceased employees were the sole bread-winners of their family and the casualties have left the families in an urgent need of funds for livelihood. It is, therefore, incumbent to ensure that the Family Pension and the other entitlements are released to their families expeditiously.

Dr Jitendra Singh hoped that all the Departments of the Government will follow these instructions in letter and spirit, and the respective Heads of Departments will monitor it on a regular basis. He also hoped that various State/UT governments would also emulate this practice for their respective State/UT government employees in the wake of the unprecedented pandemic that we are going through.

PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 53 Interactive Session with Cabinet Minister – Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises, Investment & Export, NRI, Sericulture, Textile & Handloom, Khadi & Gramodyog, Govt. Of Uttar Pradesh

he Uttar Pradesh Chapter of Nation’s GDP had raisen to Rs. 20 lakh Health Sector. PHD Chamber in collaboration crores from Rs. 14 lakh crores in 2017 Mr. Singh also expressed concerns Twith Radico Khaitan Limited and but this pandemic has disrupted the over the access to affordable credit Resurgent India Limited organized business environment and upset the facilities for the MSME sector as a virtual interactive session with momentum which has to be revived disruptions to businesses triggered Mr. Sidharth Nath Singh, Cabinet again by the collective efforts, both, by COVID-19 and the tightening of Minister, Micro, Small And Medium from Government and Industry of the liquidity made this credit problem Enterprises, Investment & Export, State. even more acute. He urged PHDCCI NRI, Sericulture, Textile & Handloom, Elaborating more on his concern and its members to work on the Khadi & Gramodyog, Govt. of Uttar over the current health crises, following areas – Pradesh, on ‘Creating Awareness on he said that the Government is •• Research & Development in the Government Schemes for Boosting looking for Out-of-Box solutions to Healthcare Domain - as this is of MSMEs of the State’ on May 7, 2021. finance health sector of the State, utmost importance which is very Mr. Siddharth Nath Singh, like discussing the possibilities of negligent at the current time. emphasized on the need for building utilizing a portion of undisbursed •• Fintechs - digital lending fintech a more robust Medical & Healthcare money, which is already financed platforms have the potential to Infrastructure in the State to cater by the World Bank, in improving the significantly bridge the funding to the unforeseen challenges like Health Care Sector (treatment as gap and are able to change the the current pandemic and urged well as vaccination) to cater to the way the MSME sector accesses PHD Chamber to bring ‘out-of-the- current needs. He informed that the credit. box’ suggestions from the Industrial Government is already in discussion front to attain the same. He informed with Asian Development Bank (ADB) •• Telemedicine – PHDCCI, with that the State’s contribution in the for financing private investment in the its international connects

54 PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 should assist the Government in under the Micro, Small and Medium Solutions, Transaction Advisory, roping-in more experts/doctors Enterprises (MSMEs) during CORONA Valuations, Enterprise Risk and Tax telephonically from abroad. pandemic. Services, Training, etc. The Minister made a special Dr H P Kumar, Former CMD – Mr. K K Sharma, GM, NSIC, spoke mention on the need for developing NSIC & Advisor PHDCCI, said that about the National SC ST Hub (NSSH) world class R&D lab in Uttar the MSME sector has emerged as a and on the support to scheduled caste Pradesh and requested PHDCCI to highly vibrant and dynamic sector of and scheduled tribe entrepreneurs to give suggestions and also to get the Indian economy over the last few fulfill the obligations under the Central investments through its members in years. However, the MSME sector Government Public Procurement this area. has suffered because of COVID–19 Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises Mr. Sanjay Agarwal, President, and highlighted the challenges the Order 2012. PHDCCI, said that Uttar Pradesh is MSME sector is facing during the Dr S S Acharya, GM – SIDBI, NCR, the biggest and the most populous current pandemic, some of them were discussed how SIDBI is providing State in India and is leading with – Lack of access to working capital; interim support to startups whose the highest number of enterprises poor productivity from inefficient cash flow and liquidity has been in the MSME sector. He said that in processes and unskilled workforce, adversely impacted by the COVID-19 order to ensure that MSMEs of the lack of access to markets, etc. pandemic. He added that the Small State continue to lead the country Mr. Anil Khaitan, Former President Industries Development Bank of India towards economic growth, the PHDCCI & Mentor – MSME Mentoring has launched SAFE (SIDBI Assistance State Government has announced & Guidance Cell, PHDCCI delivered the to Facilitate Emergency response various schemes periodically to Industry Perspective and discussed against Corona Virus) scheme to support the development of this how fintech is shaping up financing provide financial assistance to MSMEs sector. He appreciated that in view in the MSME sector. He said that the engaged in manufacturing products or of the economic hardships caused most traditional institutions in the offering services to fight COVID-19. by COVID-19, the government has finance sector have realized the need Dr Ranjeet Mehta, Deputy announced few schemes under to embrace fintech with the lending Secretary General, PHDCCI moderated ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative. space witnessing growing alliance the entire session and also took In his Welcome Address, Dr. Lalit between traditional companies and questionnaires from the audiences Khaitan, CMD – Radico Khaitan Ltd. & fintech solution providers. He added to the elite panel of experts of the Chairman – UP State Chapter, PHDCCI that Fintech has become an integral session. part of the modern-day businesses welcomed the Chief Guest and all Mr. Mukesh B. Singh, Senior including MSMEs who are rapidly the other dignitaries. He emphasized Advisor, UP Chapter, PHDCCI, expanding and thus offering a massive that the MSME Sector forms the delivered the vote- of- thanks to all the opportunity for fintech solutions backbone of economic progress speakers and participants. On behalf providers. He also said that with the and development of Uttar Pradesh of PHDCCI, he assured full support awareness around fintech solution because of its contribution to industrial and cooperation to the Government in for MSMEs coupled with higher productivity, employment generation, areas like R&D, Fintech Financing for penetration of Internet in India and versatile nature, adaptability and MSMEs and Tele-medicines. contribution in exports. the proliferation of smartphones, the MSME sector has started looking at The interactive Seminar had more He appreciated that the State fintech for various reasons. than 125 active participants comprising which now ranks second in the country majorly of MSMEs, officials from Mr. Sanjeet Kumar, Senior Vice in terms of Ease of Doing Business SIDBI & NSIC, Leading Industrialists, President, Resurgent India Limited, also mandated online and time-bound budding Start-ups and entrepreneurs, briefed about the role of Resurgent clearances for established industries Investors as well as Government India Limited in promoting MSMEs. through the effective single window representatives. system termed as “Niveshmitra”. He He also spoke about the services they further added that Uttar Pradesh has provide like Mergers & Acquisitions, found place among top five states of Private Equity, Debt Solutions, the country for providing employment Structured Finance, Capital Market

PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 55 direct employment opportunities for 50,000 people and indirect UTTAR PRADESH START-UP employment for one lakh people in the state. The Minister concluded by appreciating PHDCCI, UP Chapter for E- CONCLAVE “AARAMBH” organizing this meaningful session through which several new initiatives and schemes are disseminated to the he Uttar Pradesh Chapter of the Government aims to broad base Startups of the State. PHD Chamber in collaboration the coverage of the policy, seeking Mr. Sanjay Agarwal, President, Twith NABARD & SIDBI organized greater collaboration amongst State PHDCCI delivered the welcome a Virtual Conclave on Uttar Pradesh Government departments, technical address. He said that the startup Start-up – ‘AARAMBH’ on May 12, 2021. and higher education institutes. The ecosystem is hailed as an incubator The E-Conclave was supported by A & State Minister also informed that the for innovation and a key contributor A Group of Companies. Government is aiming at setting up 100 to job and wealth creation for any Chief Guest, Mr. Ajit Pal Singh, incubators in Uttar Pradesh and at least given Entrepreneur. He also said that Hon’ble State Minister, IT & one in every district, and developing Startups & Entrepreneurship are Electronics, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh, an ecosystem to set up at least 10,000 important for economic development after extending his condolences startups. The Government also aims and undeniably, there is a National to those who have lost their family at bringing Uttar Pradesh among the drive to accelerate the growth and members to COVID-19, shed light upon top three states in the startup sector development of States through the objectives and salient features in the country and setting up India’s innovation and creativity, and with of the ‘New Start-Up Policy 2020’ biggest startup incubator in Lucknow. that in mind, the Uttar Pradesh launched by the State Government last Mr. Singh also expressed that the new Government came up with a very year. He said that through this policy startup policy is expected to create promising ‘Startup Policy’ 2020 with

56 PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 the aim to foster the Startups of the and development of the Micro, Small Dr Ranjeet Mehta, Deputy State to have a win-win situation, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Secretary General, PHDCCI moderated both for benefiting Startups and sector as well as for coordination the session and also took boosting Employment in the State. of functions of institutions engaged questionnaires from the audiences to He appreciated the fact that the in similar activities. He also said the Hon’ble Minister as well as elite State Government is encouraging that SIDBI emerged as a single panel of experts of the session. and promoting Industrialization window for meeting the financial and Mr. Mukesh B Singh, Senior aggressively by facilitating Startups developmental needs of the MSME Advisor, UP State Chapter, PHDCCI and new ventures by several new sector to make it strong, vibrant and delivered the vote- of- thanks to the initiatives, incentives and schemes for globally competitive. speakers and participants. On behalf their easy and hassle-free operations Mr. D S Chauhan, CGM – NABARD, of PHDCCI, he assured full support Dr Nikhil Agarwal, CEO, Incubation, shed light upon the role of NABARD and cooperation to work with the IIT Kanpur, reviewed the Startup in promoting startups in Agriculture Government in areas of Startup and Incubation and Innovation Centre Sector. He said that NABARD is an apex entrepreneurship development. at IIT Kanpur which was launched institution which provides refinance The interactive seminar had more in association with SIDBI with an assistance for agriculture, promoting than 150 active participants comprising objective to deepen the rural development activities and also majorly of Startups, MSMEs, officials entrepreneurship and incubation provides all necessary finance and from NABARD & SIDBI, Leading culture of the institute and also assistance to small scale industries, Industrialists, College Students and to foster innovation, research cottage and village industries, budding entrepreneurs, Investors as and entrepreneurial activities in handicrafts and other rural crafts well as Government representatives. technology based areas. and other allied economic activities Mr. Rajiv Kumar, GM, SIDBI, said that in rural areas with a view to promote the SIDBI acts as the principal financial integrated rural development and institution for promoting, financing securing prosperity of rural areas.

Three Centers of Excellence Established in Karnataka under Indo-Israel Agriculture Project

For taking forward the Israeli technologies in the field of Horticulture, Mr. B. S. Yediyurapp, Chief Minister, Government of Karnataka and Mr. Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India jointly inaugurated the 3 Centers of Excellence (COEs) established in Karnataka under Indo-Israel Agricultural Project in June 2021.

MIDH Division of Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India and MASHAV - Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation - are leading Israel’s largest G2G cooperation, with 29 operational Centres of Excellence (COEs) across India in 12 States and implementing advanced Israeli Agro-Technology tailored to local conditions. Out of these 29 fully functional COEs, 3 are from Karnataka, viz., COE Kolar for Mango, COE Bagalkote for Pomegranate and COE Dharwad for Vegetables. These Centres of Excellence generate knowledge, demonstrate best practices and train officers and farmers.

PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 57 BUILDING OUR STRENGTH TO RESPOND PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY

he Uttar Pradesh Chapter of over the new mutated variant of the He said that Gram-Nigrani-Samitis PHD Chamber in collaboration virus which is continuously changing (comprising primarily of ASHA workers Twith the Department of Medical forms and affecting various parts of and Anganwadi Karyakartas) have & Health, Uttar Pradesh organized the body differently. The Minister been formed to check the spread of a virtual interactive session with Mr. informed that the State Government COVID-19 in suburban areas of the city Jai Pratap Singh, Hon’ble Cabinet is doing its best in controlling the and the rural areas of the State. The Minister, Department of Medical and spread of the pandemic. He said that Minister also informed that the Uttar Health, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh, on, in March 2020, the testing capacity Pradesh government has followed the ‘Building our Strength to Respond of Uttar Pradesh was only 70 cases ‘3T’ formula of tracing, testing and Health Emergency’ on May 27, 2021. a day, which has now increased to treatment aggressively to tackle the The webinar was supported by SBI over 3.59 Lakhs a day. He said that rise in cases in both urban and rural Mutual Funds as Associate Partner and the Chief Minister himself is travelling areas of the State and as a result, Arthur D Little as Knowledge Partner. to districts every day and monitoring Uttar Pradesh has become the first Chief Guest, Mr. Jai Pratap Singh, the health infrastructure and services state in the country to carry out over 3 Cabinet Minister, Medical Health, personally to ensure best treatments lakhs COVID tests in a single day. Family & Child Welfare Department, in the State. Mr. Sanjay Agarwal, President, Uttar Pradesh expressed his concern

58 PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 PHDCCI said that everyone is programmes; at the regional, district access to the same. Dr Linnenbank aware that the requirement of and community levels, primary care also suggested increasing public emergency healthcare service for needs to have well-defined and access to vaccines against COVID-19 people is an ongoing problem. The recognized roles and functions in and said that number of vaccination Emergency Department (ED) must emergency prevention, preparedness centres should be increased so that provide emergency care to the large and response integrated in health- more and more citizens can get their population. Nevertheless, the safe- facility risk management plans and jabs conveniently. networking of the emergency care linked with secondary and tertiary Mr. Barnik Mitra, CEO, Arthur added to the complexity of the care systems and lastly the Primary D. Little (India & South Asia), role because the ED should provide care leaders must be included in expressed that citizen behavior plays services to the users regardless of the planning and coordination a very crucial role in controlling any their insurance and socioeconomic mechanisms for health emergency pandemic. He said that there should status. Furthermore, the ED might management at all levels. be more awareness campaigns about be the only reference of health care Dr Mayank Somani (MD & C.E.O.), the safety protocols and measures services to people, particularly in rural Apollomedics Super Speciality like masking, social distancing, areas. He further said that the Public Hospital, Lucknow, gave a brief vaccinations, etc. so that mass Health Emergency Preparedness presentation highlighting the impact awareness can be created amongst (PHEP) should include a full range of of pandemic on the social and the citizens. He emphasized that more prevention, mitigation, and recovery economic condition of the country. He public adherence to these protocols activities, not just those designed said that the Earth today is a breeding shall result in more effective control to enable responses to events. He place of Pandemic/ Disasters and the on the pandemic. said that it also involves operational reasons were – Change in Land use Mr. Amit Gupta, Exec. Vice capabilities—the ability to quickly & Deforestation; Change in Climate President and National Head – execute preparedness tasks. Although Conditions; Pollution; Population Institutional Business, SBI Funds possessing capabilities requires Density; Increasing Interface of Management Pvt. Ltd. discussed on capacity (infrastructure, personnel, Humans with animals, etc. how the health infrastructure can be plans, and so on) but capacity alone Dr Rakesh Kapoor, Medical improved. He said that it can be done does not ensure readiness. Director – Medanta Lucknow, Director by improving frontline professionals, Dr Lalit Khaitan, CMD – Radico – Urology & Renal Transplant, Former regulating distribution and sales Khaitan Ltd. & Chairman – UP State Director, SGPGI, Lucknow, gave of drug, controlling or checking Chapter, PHDCCI mentioned that suggestions on how to respond to private hospitals, citizens of the in an effort to curb the spread of the current pandemic and also such country should follow the healthcare COVID-19 in Uttar Pradesh, the Chief upcoming pandemics in future. He protocols and by having the public- Minister announced several measures said that skilling people is very crucial private partnerships. in consultation with Team-9, formed as it will train general people to handle Dr Ranjeet Mehta, Deputy by the UP Government to deal with emergencies (like putting Oxygen Secretary General, PHDCCI moderated the second wave of the pandemic, Cylinders/ Operating Concentrators the entire session and also took and has issued fresh directions to etc.) . questionnaires from the audiences encounter the spread of the virus. He Mr. Patrick Linnenbank, Senior to the elite panel of experts of the also gave suggestions which were, the Advisor, Arthur D. Little (Middle East), session. National and local health emergency said that those Countries who have management arrangements needed Mr. Mukesh B. Singh, Senior historically confronted and taken to ensure that primary health care Advisor, UP Chapter, PHDCCI, lessons from the previous pandemics is recognized as a vital contributor delivered the vote- of- thanks to the have been able to perform considerably to all aspects of emergencies; At Chief Guest, speakers and participants. better in controlling the spread of the national level, there is a need to He also thanked SBI Mutual Fund and the pandemic. He emphasized on recognize and include primary health Arthur D. Little for their collaboration. improving the health care services care in national health emergency and also improving outreach of public risk management policies, plans and

PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 59 60 PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 INTERFACE

Virtual interaction With Union Minister of Commerce & Industry

high level PHD Chamber team comprising of Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal, President, Mr. Saket Dalmia Vice President, Mr. Saurabh Sanyal, Secretary General and Dr S P Sharma, Chief Economist participated in a Video conference with A Mr. Piyush Goyal , Union Minister of Commerce & Industry on June 1, 2021 on the agenda of “Review with Industry Associations regarding their preparedness to combat the COVID-19 pandemic”. Mr. Saurabh Sanyal, Secretary General, PHD Chamber delivered the opening remarks and expressed gratitude on behalf of PHD Chamber to the Hon’ble Minister for providing the opportunity and lauded the efforts of the Government of India and the Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry in providing 20000 metric tonnes of liquid oxygen across the country during the second wave of COVID-19. Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal, President, PHD Chamber raised the concerns of trade and industry issues such as MSME functioning capability during the current wave vis-a-vis diminishing demand and skyrocketing commodity prices of key industrial inputs. The President made several important recommendations, such as guaranteeing that large sectors like steel and copper do not export raw materials; to introduce a price control mechanism for export and import duties; imports of raw materials for industrial usage should have lower customs duties and in addition increasing the ECGLS scheme’s budget from Rs 3 lakh crore to Rs 6 lakh crore. Mr. Saket Dalmia, Vice President, PHD Chamber stated that majority of PHDCCI members are from the MSME sector and the biggest issue they face are fear psychosis, as businesses stopped abruptly owing to COVID, and businessmen experience liquidity shortage and projects not coming in on time. As a result, the entrepreneur loses his motivation and zeal to work. He further stated that the government promised incentives of MEIS, SEIS, and RoDTEP schemes are yet to be implemented.

PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 61 62 PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 Towards Inclusive Growth / HEADWAY PHD FAMILY WELFARE FOUNDATION (PHDFWF) PHDFWF ORGANISED FREE HEALTH CHECK UP CAMPS FOR DESTITUTE CHILDREN IN GOVT. RUN INSTITUTIONS AND MONTHLY RATION IN 11 CHARITY ORPHANAGES

HD Family Welfare Foundation Institutional cares covering almost Government orphanage homes with received a request from WCD, 3000 children from the age group of grocery items and other necessary PGovt. of NCT Delhi to support one year to 18 years. In the month of items for three months. In the month the caregivers and destitute children May, PHDFWF organized ten health of May, 21 PHDFWF distributed one residing in Child Care Institutions of camps in different homes. 838 children month ration to a home for the Delhi. There are a lot of abandoned benefitted from these camps. destitute children with support from children who are being looked after PHDFWF started supporting 11 non- esteemed donors. by the Govt. in 100 Aanganwadis and

PHDFWF SUPPORTING 36 FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST THEIR ONLY BREAD EARNER DURING COVID-19

HDFWF identified 30 women in resettlement areas (where PHDFWF has a Skill Development unit) who have lost their only earning member of their families due to COVID or otherwise. PHDFWF will be supporting by providing basic food Pexpenses of these women for 4 to 6 months while they learn a skill at one of FWF centers. Once they are skilled, they will be able to earn a living for their families. This will reinstate the family and make them self-sufficient.

PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 63 HEADWAY / Towards Inclusive Growth SPECIAL GOVERNING BODY MEETING OF PHDFWF TOWARDS PURCHASING OXYGEN GENERATION PLANTS TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO CHARITY HOSPITALS

he Special Governing Body Dr Ranjeet Mehta, Deputy Secretary the managing committee members of Meeting of the PHD Family General, PHD Chamber and senior GB PHD Chamber and Rotary Club of Delhi TWelfare Foundation was held members were present in the meeting. South Central. The first plant will be on May 14, 2021 through a virtual All the members applauded the installed in Tirath Ram Shah hospital, platform. The Foundation’s previous welfare work done by the Foundation, Delhi and other one will be installed in activities, details of projects and action especially the various initiatives Vivekananda Hospital, Gurugram, and plan were reviewed and discussed in undertaken by the Foundation during the rest eight plants will be distributed the meeting. Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal, second wave of COVID-19. Keeping to other charity hospitals. This noble President PHD Chamber, Mr. Saket in mind the tremendous shortages of cause of Oxygen plants is being Dalmia, Vice President, PHD Chamber, oxygen to rescue affected patients done through PHD Family Welfare Ms. Anuradha Goel, Chairperson, from the second wave of COVID, PHD Foundation. PHDFWF, Mr. Saurabh Sanyal, Chamber procured oxygen generation Secretary General, PHD Chamber, plants from China with support from DISTRIBUTION OF KN95 MASKS BY PHDFWF

HDFWF distributed KN95 masks to Delhi Commissioner of Police, Connaught Place, Department of Women & Child Development office, Govt. of NCT Delhi, destitute children and caregivers in Child Care Institutions in Delhi, Ranchi PHigh Court, Civil hospital in Lakhimpur, Assam and beneficiaries of mobile medical vans.

64 PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 Towards Inclusive Growth / HEADWAY PHDFWF FOOD DISTRIBUTION DRIVE AMONG THE MIGRANTS AND THE NEEDY

HD Family Welfare Foundation distributed dry food packets containing 5kg atta, pulses, sugar, tea leaves, soya chunks, biscuits, soap, other nutritious dry foods and face masks and sanitary pads to high-risk girls & women & Pmigrants living in Okhla Ph-I&II, specially abled people & FWF beneficiaries living in different resettlement colonies of Delhi/NCR.

HEALTH CARE PHDFWF- JAQUAR FOUNDATION MOBILE MEDICAL VAN (GURUGRAM, HARYANA)

HDFWF-Jaquar mobile medical van conducted 16 health check-up camps with free diagnostic facilities and medicines in the month of May,2021. The mobile van benefited 835 patients living in the villages of Harchandpur, Alipur, Garhi PBazidpur and Dhaula of Gurugram. Free medicines and KN95 masks were distributed through the mobile camps.

PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 65 HEADWAY / Towards Inclusive Growth PHDFWF- JAQUAR FOUNDATION MOBILE MEDICAL VAN (BHIWADI, RAJASTHAN)

Total 15 camps were organized and 736 patients got benefited by PHDFWF-Jaquar mobile van in the month of May 2021. The MMV provided diagnostic care to the patients by following all the precautionary measures. PHDFWF has Abeen organizing its regular health check-ups in the adopted villages by Jaquar group. PHDFWF-SMPF MOBILE MEDICAL VAN HDFWF-SMPF organized its free regular health check- up camps providing free diagnostic care, clinical Pservices and medicines to the beneficiaries of Delhi/ NCR. A total 08 health check-up camps were organized and it benefited 355 patients. These services were provided to the patients by maintaining social distance and by taking all the precautionary measures.

PHDFWF- TARGET INTERVENTION PROJECT ON HIV/AIDS arget Intervention Project (TI) has been providing various Health/RCH Services to the migrant workers in resettlement Tareas of Okhla with the financial support from Delhi State AIDs Control Society (DSACS), Govt of NCT Delhi since 2003. SKILL DEVELOPMENT & VOCATIONAL TRAINING PHDFWF-KAJARIA CERAMICS LTD. SKILL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING CENTRES, ASSAM

HDFWF with financial support from Kajaria Ceramics has been running a skill development training centre in Lakhimpur district of Assam. The Centre is providing training in knitting and hand weaving courses to the rural girls and women. PLocal gamusa and mekhela chaddar are being made by the beneficiaries.

66 PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 Towards Inclusive Growth / HEADWAY PHDFWF-JAQUAR SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, MATALWAS HDFWF started one skill centre in Matalwas, Bhiwadi, Rajasthan with the support from Jaquar Foundation. PTraining in beauty culture and tailoring & embroidery courses are being provided to 55 rural women and girls living in nearby areas.

MG GOYAL GASES SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, BADLI EXTN., ROHINI ith the support from Goyal MG Gases, PHDFWF has been running a skill development centre in WBadli Extn., Rohini. The centre offers courses in computer education, tailoring and beauty culture. 87 trainees are availing these courses under the project. Post lockdown all classes are being held in online platform and being monitored on timely basis.

PHDFWF - JAQUAR N.L MEHRA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE, AYA NAGAR

ith the support from Jaquar, training in nursing assistant, advance computer education, retail management and beauty culture courses are being provided to 105 underprivileged women and girls living in Aya Nagar & nearby Wareas at PHDFWF-NL Mehra Vocational Training centre. L&T HOWDEN PVT. LTD. SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, PALLA HD Family Welfare Foundation has been running a skill development centre in Palla, Faridabad with support Pfrom L&T Faridabad. 96 underprivileged women and girls are availing training in computer education, beauty culture & tailoring and embroidery under the project & all classes are being conducted through online platform.

PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 67 HEADWAY / Towards Inclusive Growth

HINDUSTAN TIN WORKS SKILL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING CENTRE, BADARPUR

HDFWF started online classes for all its skill development training courses due to lockdown. P53 beneficiaries are attending training courses on computer education and beauty culture on a regular basis under the project supported by Hindustan Tin Works Ltd. PHDFWF-JAWAHAR FOUNDATION HEALTH CARE ATTENDANT CENTRE, BHILWARA

HD Family Welfare Foundation with support from Jawahar Foundation is providing training in health Pcare attendant course in Bhilwara. 30 trainees are availing training at the centre.

L&T PRAYAS SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, FARIDABAD

HD Family Welfare Foundation has been running a skill development centre in Surya vihar, Faridabad with Psupport from Prayas Trust, L&T Faridabad. This centre provides tailoring & embroidery course. 40 underprivileged women and girls are availing training under the project.

PHDFWF-SMPF SKILL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING CENTRE, DWARKAPURI HDFWF-SMPF centre is providing training in tailoring & embroidery, beauty culture & mehandi, mobile Prepairing and computer education on a virtual platform due to second wave of COVID-19 with support from Seth Madanlall Palriwala Foundation.

PHDFWF-WRG SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, AYA NAGAR

n PHDFWF-WRG skill development centre, Aya Nagar, 46 students are availing training in tailoring & embroidery Iand computer education courses under the project. The courses are being supported by Women Rehabilitation Group, USA.

68 PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 Towards Inclusive Growth / HEADWAY PHDFWF-JAQUAR SKILL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING CENTRES, MANDI VILLAGE

HDFWF-JAQUAR skill development centre offers courses like beauty culture, tailoring, mobile repairing, cooking and Pmasala making. More than 110 trainees are currently availing courses through the online platform. PHDFWF-FENA SKILL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING CENTRE n PHDFWF-FENA skill development centre, Okhla, 45 students are availing training in tailoring & embroidery Iunder the project. The courses are being supported by Fena Foundation. The training is going on a virtual platform.

PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 69 HEADWAY / Towards Inclusive Growth PHD RURAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (PHDRDF) HD Chamber strongly believes in its social responsibility being an important part of business philosophy. The PHD Chamber is extending its contributions to the community through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives Pby PHD Rural Development Foundation as its social arm. The initiatives are designed to ensure that every corporate donor embodies the principles of CSR as per section VII of the Company’s Act 2013. The Foundation takes appropriate initiatives in the areas of Healthcare & Sanitation, Education, Skill Development, Women Empowerment and Water Harvesting Conservation and seeks to empower individuals and community at large by providing them with the support they need to affect change in their own environment for social and economic development. MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY

Representative images of the awareness drive from different locations

HDRDF celebrated “Menstrual including Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, the need to educate and undertake Hygiene Day” by organizing an Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. such awareness generation programs; Pinteractive session on “Menstrual Dr Kadambari, CEO, PHDRDF specially focussing on the importance Health & Hygiene: Best Practices” welcomed the participants and of menstrual health & hygiene and on May 28, 2021. The objective of the highlighted the historical importance overall social status of women and session was to educate rural girls of the day and need of Know-how of girls. and women on menstrual hygiene, menstruation. Dr Mita Chakraborti, An interactive question-answer need of nutrition during the days and took the lead session and focussed session was conducted at the end awareness on sanitary products. The on 3Ws; the what, why and how of the session where participants session was attended by more than around menstruation and their clarified their doubts with Dr Mita 55 adolescent girls & women from best practices. Mr. Sanjay Bhatia, Chakraborty. different remote and rural project Chairman, PHDRDF communicated locations of PHDRDF across five states

70 PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 Towards Inclusive Growth / HEADWAY PHDRDF WATER MANAGEMENT HDRDF has been constantly working towards recharging of ground water table by establishing Rain water harvesting Pstructures and generating awareness among the community in need and technologies of water conservation. PHDRDF- HINDUSTAN TIN WORKS LIMITED

Concrete footpaths and benches installed near the rejuvenated pond

HDRDF and Hindustan Tin Works Ltd. have partnered together for pond rejuvenation in Bhigan Village, Sonipat, Haryana. Concrete footpath of 360 meters with lock ‘n’ lock tiles have been paved around the pond and RCC benches Phave been installed. Solar street lights and trees with tree guard are to be planted around the pond for soil conservation and green cover. The pond is being developed for villagers’ use, as a park for walk ways and other recreational activities.

PHDRDF - COCA COLA INDIA FOUNDATION

Establishment of Pali wala check dam under progress and Sukkhal Kat Wala check dam constructed previous year

HDRDF and Coca Cola India Foundation have partnered together to promote sustainable solutions for water resource management with surface water conservation and ground water recharge, through construction of 07 check dams in Pwater-stressed two blocks of Ranchi district – Kanke and Ratu in Jharkhand. The project will reach out to more than 15,000 people, creating a total water recharge capacity of 292,100 cubic meters. Out of seven, the establishment of Gajam Wala and Pali Wala check dam is under progress and the rest have been completed.

PHDRDF – ROTARY CLUB OF DELHI SOUTH CENTRAL

HDRDF and Rotary Club of Delhi South Central have partnered together for establishment of four water harvesting structures in Alwar, Rajasthan. The check dams will have a total water holding capacity of 13,45,000 cubic feet. The Pclub had also sponsored four check dams in Sikar, Rajasthan earlier. The club has continuously supported PHDRDF to construct water harvesting structures in the past, especially in Rajasthan and has contributed in increasing the productivity of the land in the area and recharging the water table.

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PHDRDF- POLYPLEX CORPORATION LTD. AND DR RAJESH MALHOTRA HDRDF with co-sponsorship of Polyplex Corporation Limited and Dr Rajesh Malhotra based in USA have Ppartnered together for establishment of one water harvesting structure ‘Firav wala Check Dam’ in Dadhikar, Hajipur, Alwar, Rajasthan with a length of 175 ft. The check dam will have a water holding capacity of 7,35,000 cubic feet. The construction work towards the check dam is under progress.

Dr Malhotra with the community members during the ground breaking ceremony PHDRDF- KAJARIA CERAMICS LIMITED

Foundation filling work is under progress for Thakur Wala CD

HDRDF with Kajaria Ceramics Check Dam’ in Kaaled Banada Ki of 3,00,000 cubic feet. The work Limited have partnered together Dhani, Samra, Alwar, Rajasthan with towards establishment of the check Pfor establishment of one water a length of 180 ft. The check dam dam is under progress with active harvesting structure ‘Thakur wala will have a water holding capacity participation from the community.

PHDRDF- RADICO NV DISTILLERIES MAHARASHTRA PVT. LTD., SELECT CITY WALK AND MR K S MEHTA & FAMILY

Foundation work is being carried out for establishment of Devra Wala Check Dam

HDRDF with Radico NV water harvesting structure ‘Devra check dam will help in augmentation Distilleries Maharashtra Pvt. wala Check Dam’ in Thanagazi, Alwar, of the water table and recharge the PLtd., Select City Walk and Mr. Rajasthan with a length of 320 ft. The groundwater. The work towards K S Mehta & Family have partnered check dam will have a water holding establishment of the check dam has together for establishment of one capacity of 4,48,000 cubic feet. This begun with active participation from the community.

72 PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 Towards Inclusive Growth / HEADWAY PHDRDF HEALTHCARE INTERVENTION AND SANITATION HDRDF has been actively conducting free health camps for the low-income population in various geographical locations across the country to increase access to healthcare. A team of a qualified Doctor, ANM, Lab Technician and Pproject coordinator are present for each camp and are responsible for its success. Emphasis is given on generating awareness among the community on sanitation & hygiene, child & maternal health, waterborne diseases, communicable diseases and other geography based medical problems. PHDRDF- NATIONAL SAFAI KARAMCHARIS FINANCE & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

HDRDF is empanelled with across 5 states for manual scavengers from each camp. Facilities like National Safai Karamchari Finance with support from NSKFDC. The testing of blood pressure, blood PDevelopment & Corporation camps this year will be organized with sugar, computerised eye testing and (NSKFDC), Ministry of Social Justice & a team of three specialists in each medicines will also be provided during Empowerment for the year 2021-22 to camp. It includes one physician, one these camps. Along with medicines, organize 15 health camps in 4 states. eye specialist and one gynaecologist free spectacles will also be distributed During the preceding FY 2020-21, along with paramedical staff. Around at each location. PHDRDF conducted 33 health camps 150 patients are expected to benefit PHDRDF - ROTARY CLUB OF ROORKEE

HDRDF has partnered with project “Mobile Medical Sehat Van” to The project will reach out to more than Rotary Club of Roorkee, Rotary provide health services to the villagers 12,000 people in the far flung areas, PInternational, Rotary District of 15 villages of Pratapnagar and who are unable to access healthcare grant through THDC, Rishikesh for a Jakhanidhar block of Tehri Gharwal. easily. PHDRDF - HSIL

HDRDF has partnered with HSIL The project will provide generic health team consisting of a medical doctor for a project titled “Mobile care services to the people through and paramedical staff including lab PHealth Services”. In this project a well-equipped technology assisted technician and ANM. Screening, HSIL has provided two Mobile Medical mobile medical van with testing diagnosis and treatment along with Ambulances to PHDRDF to organize devices like ECG, blood test facility medicines will be provided to the free health camps in nearby areas of like haemoglobin, blood sugar and patients. Bahadurgarh and Kaharani in Haryana. supported by a qualified medical PHDRDF SKILL DEVELOPMENT HDRDF has been undertaking skill development programmes with various corporate organizations with an aim to enable the under privileged youth to be economically independent. These programs include training in: stitching & Ptailoring, beauty culture, computer literacy including tally software, spoken English language, soft skills and training in employable skills such as electrician, welding and bee keeping. PHDRDF- DONALDSON INDIA FILTER SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED HDRDF and Donaldson India Filter Systems Pvt. Ltd. are running a “Skill Development Centre” for Pthe past 5 years in Mohammadpur Gurjar, Sohna block, Gurugram. The project has been extended for the current financial year and a total of 80 students will be trained through both courses i.e. Stitching & Tailoring and Beauty Culture. Currently, 40 students (20 students in each course) are undergoing the training. Besides this, the students are also being provided training on English communication and Basic Computer Skills. Currently due to COVID-19, the training is being conducted through ‘online’ mode. Girls from stitching & tailoring class conducted before lockdown

PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 73 HEADWAY / Towards Inclusive Growth PHDRD- DRI PVT. LTD. HDRDF and DRI Pvt. Ltd. have partnered together to provide training in Basic Computer Skills. A batch of P20 students have successfully completed their course in Basic Computer in DRI Udaan Skill Development Center for Computer Training in Sidhrawali village of Gurugram. Currently, a new batch has been formed and training is being conducted through online classes.

Girls & women at the computer class, conducted before lockdown PHDRDF – DCM SHRIRAM INDUSTRIES

HDRDF and DCM Shriram in village Pantkotuli in September being marketed in Delhi NCR for Industries came together for 2020. The women have been trained in better reach. Different marketing Pa women empowerment and sanitary napkin manufacturing and are channels have been linked for selling livelihood generation project through now into production of the product the sanitary napkin packets. Online sanitary napkins manufacturing. independantly. The SHG groups have sessions are being conducted for ‘Urmila’, a Women Self Help Group with been getting orders from nearby further capacity building of the girls at 9 women has been formed in Ranikhet areas. Besides this, the product is the Centre.

PHDRDF - BRY- AIR (ASIA) PVT. LTD.

HDRDF and Bry –Air Asia are village of Gurugram. A batch of 20 these students. It is to be noted that continuing their partnership students have successfully completed Bry Air (Asia) and PHDRDF have earlier Pfor the second phase of Bry- the course. These candidates have run a training centre for electrician Air Udaan Skill Development Centre been assessed by third party ‘Shiksha course in Jatauli Village of Pataudi for electrician course in Sidhrawali Bharati’ and have passed the where a total of 40 candidates were village, Haryana. In this project, a assessment successfully and will be trained and provided job opportunity total of 40 students will be trained in awarded with a passing certificate. Job with third party certifications. the electrician course in Sidhrawali opportunities are being explored for

PHDRDF SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT HDRDF has been actively working towards improving quality and standard of school education and literacy by Psupporting the existing government schools in different states. PHDRDF - HSIL HDRDF and HSIL have partnered to develop sanitation facilities for girl students in 5 PGovernment schools in 5 villages in Bahadurgarh block of Jhajjar District, Haryana. Government schools have been identified which are lacking proper sanitation facilities for girls. Seven blocks each consisting of toilet and urinals will be refurbished/ reconstructed in schools located in village Rohad, Dehkora, Mandothi, Asaudha and Kulasi. The project will benefit more than 300 girls. Establishment and refurbishment work towards the above mentioned schools is under progress. Establishment of new toilet block and refurbishment of existing toilet block under progress in Dehkora school (Bahadurgarh) in Haryana

74 PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 Towards Inclusive Growth / HEADWAY PHDRDF– DONALDSON FILTERS INDIA PVT. LTD. HDRDF and Donaldson Filters India Pvt. Ltd. have come together for the partnership of a project titled ‘School up gradation through providing support in computer lab establishment in Government Middle School, Naharpur, Kasan’ Pin Haryana. A computer lab with eight desktop computers will be provided with electrical fittings. Currently, 10 computers have been handed over to the school. PHDRDF- HINDUSTAN TIN WORKS LIMITED

New girls toilet is being constructed at Dhaturi Village, Sonipat, Haryana

HDRDF and Hindustan Tin Works Limited have partnered together for construction of new girls toilet and refurbishmnet of boys toilet of a Government Upper Primary School in Dhaturi Village, Sonepat, Haryana that will benefit more than P250 students. The establishment of toilets in the school will promote better health and hygiene practices amongst the students, leading to better health in the community. This will also ensure improvement in the attendance of the students in school. PHDRDF VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT HDRDF has been actively working towards supporting the villagers in rural area by providing water and toilet facilities Pin different states. PHDRDF-HINDUSTAN TIN WORKS LIMITED HDRDF and Hindustan Tin Works Limited have partnered together for a project on providing infrastructure facilities to a BPL Family, a resident of village Painta at Madhubani, Bihar. The present condition of the house consists of Pa thatched roof and does not have provision of proper kitchen and sanitation facility. The aim of the project is to support the BPL family with construction of a Pucca house (that includes two rooms, kitchen, toilet and bath-room) and will be provided with basic facility for protection from poor health and natural calamities. The construction work is under progress.

PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 75 EXPRESSIONs

In face of Death

Krishan Kalra, Former Secretary General, PHD Chamber

s President of All India asked to call on him one afternoon September. Management Association at his Aurangzeb Lane house. On the “Mr. Kalra, you are asking me to A(AIMA) for 1998-99, it was appointed day – perhaps in March make a commitment for an event six my responsibility to organise the ‘99 – Chugh, AIMA DG Khurana and I month from now, when I am not sure Annual Convention’, biggest event in reached there. We were received by if I would be alive after six weeks” every president’s tenure of one year the CMD’s executive assistant and the man had spoken in an even tone, and, without saying so, sort of a test made to sit in the tastefully appointed without any emotion, very stoically, of how successful the incumbent has living room. very matter of fact. been. One of the important tasks is Soon, Dr Parvinder Singh walked We were all speechless. Finally to find a Convention Chairman – head in. He was wearing a dressing gown. Chugh broke the ice, “Parvinder, why of a well known large company – who I was a bit surprised that he’d do so are you talking like that?” “Mr. Chugh, would also, normally, sponsor the at a formal meeting but dismissed I’m suffering from terminal cancer event. the thought; he was probably taking and perhaps don’t have more than a After much deliberation, I had a siesta. In any case, he greeted us couple of months. There is so much to narrowed down to couple of Delhi warmly, offered tea & snacks and do before I go. I am sorry I can’t accept based industrialists, and on top of after some polite talk, wanted to the Convention Chairmanship. We the list was Dr Parvinder Singh, the know everything about AIMA and the will of course give you a sponsorship. then CMD of Pharma major Ranbaxy. convention. Now, another cup of hot tea anyone ?” Parvinder was extremely well-known, I switched on the laptop and made Some more chit chat & Dr Singh he was articulate, had a tremendous a power point presentation; origins of graciously saw us off at the gate. No presence and was heading the AIMA, some very distinguished past trace of self-pity, no seeking sympathy, country’s largest pharmaceutical presidents, our activities, sponsors of no regrets, just the desire to complete company….. a true leader who previous conventions, how people like some of his unfinished tasks. had proven his mettle by achieving Yogi Deveshwar had been convention In July, the great man passed on. scorching growth in the company. chairmen earlier, our plans for the 99 Krishan Chugh, past president event etc., etc. Finally, I proposed of AIMA, knew Dr Singh well and that we were very keen that he be offered to fix a meeting. We were the Chairman for our convention in

76 PHD Chamber Bulletin | June 2021 MoUs International S No. Name of the MoU Date of Signing 1 Dubai Exports (DE) January 29, 2017 2 Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) August 10, 2017 3 Management Association of Nepal August 10, 2017 4 CAB International, United Kingdom August 21, 2017 5 BALKAN Indian Business Association, Indian Chapter, New Delhi October 16, 2017 6 Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry October 23, 2017 7 Indian Chamber of Commerce in Slovak Republic November 10, 2017 8 Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry November 20, 2017 9 AL HILAL Publishing and Marketing Group, Bahrain November 21, 2017 10 FICCI (Philippines) Inc. January 26, 2018 11 Eurasian Peoples' Assembly, Moscow, Russia February 28, 2018 12 Alborz Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ACCIMA) March 8, 2018 13 Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) March 8, 2018 14 Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) March 8, 2018 15 PHD Chamber & Ghana National Chamber of Commerce & Industry March 12, 2018 16 National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers) Organizations of Azerbaijan Republic March 13, 2018 17 Azerbaijan Export & Investment Promotion Foundation Baku, Azerbaijan March 13, 2018 18 The Azerbaijan Republic Chamber of Commerce and Industry BAKU, Azerbaijan March 14, 2018 19 TAIPEI World Trade Centre April 17, 2018 20 The Chamber of Commerce & Industry of the Republic of Moldova May 7, 2018 21 The Netherlands India Chamber of Commerce and Trade May 24, 2018 22 Government of Andijan City, Republic of Uzbekistan May 26, 2018 23 F6S Network Limited, United Kingdom June 5, 2018 24 Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Nairobi, Kenya (KNCCI) June 11, 2018 25 Private Sector Federation, Rwanda July 24, 2018 26 Confederation of Nepalese Industries(CNI) August 1, 2018 27 India – New Zealand Business Council (INBC) September 5, 2018 28 Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Bulgaria September 5, 2018 29 Global CEO Club, SEOUL, South Korea September 7, 2018 30 Association of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Crafts of the Czech Republic September 7, 2018 31 Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Romania September 19, 2018 32 Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Cote D’ivoire September 21, 2018 33 Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Antananarivo, Madagascar September 28, 2018 34 Chamber of Commerce & Industry Anosy, Madagascar September 28, 2018 35 VOKA Chamber of Commerce and Industry Flemish-Brabant February 12, 2019 36 BMB Trade Group LLC, Tashkent, Uzbekistan April 8, 2019 37 PTAK Warsaw Expo, Poland May 24, 2019 38 Georgian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) July 3, 2019 39 Singapore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) July 26, 2019 40 India Thai Chamber of Commerce (ITCC) August 20, 2019 41 ASEAN Trade Promotion Association, Thailand (ATPA) August 20, 2019 42 Vietnam Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Vietnam (VCCI) August 22, 2019 43 Indian Business Chamber in Vietnam (INCHAM) August 22, 2019 44 PTAK Warsaw Expo, Poland September 12, 2019

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International

45 Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey September 18, 2019 46 Ceylon Chamber of Commerce September 26, 2019 47 Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of the Region of Fez-Meknes (CCISFM), October 9, 2019 Meknes, Morocco 48 Mongolian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ulaanbataar, Mongolia November 11, 2019 49 INDIA CHAMBER OF PERU January 1,2020 50 India China and America (ICA) Institute,USA (ICA) July 2,2020 51 Mongolia India Business Council (MIBC) May 13, 2021

Domestic

S No. Name of the MoU Date of Signing 1 Gujarat Chamber of Commerce July 20, 2017 2 Sky Innovation Tech Labs Pvt. Ltd (Signcatch) July 26, 2017 3 Pawan Hans Limited October 11, 2017 4 The Federation of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and November 20, 2017 Industry 5 Kalinga International Foundation (KIF) December 15, 2017 6 Indian Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE) December 21, 2017 7 Indian Printing, Packaging and Allied Machinery Manufacturers' Association January 10, 2018 8 Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce & Industry February 3, 2018 9 SMERA Rating Limited February 5, 2018 10 Oriental Bank of Commerce March 26, 2018 11 Travel Agents Association of India March 28, 2018 12 Rajasthan State Chapter and Kashmir State Chapter March 29, 2018 13 Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar Punjab April 6, 2018 14 Government E- Marketplace April 18, 2018 15 Technology Development Board (TDB) April 25, 2018 16 Punjabi University, Patiala April 25, 2018 17 Indian Yoga Association, New Delhi April 29, 2018 18 BioNEST at Panjab University May 10, 2018 19 iSTART, IT Department of the State Govt. of Rajasthan May 11, 2018 20 Federation of Industry and Commerce of North Eastern Region(FINER) May 15, 2018 21 Engineering Council of India May 31, 2018 22 International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology (iCreate) June 5, 2018 23 Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak (Madhya Pradesh) June 29, 2018 24 The EBG Federation, New Delhi, India July 12, 2018 25 Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) July 20, 2018 26 Global Compact Network India July 20, 2018 27 OFB TECH Pvt. Ltd July 30, 2018 28 Energy Efficiency Services Ltd July 31, 2018 29 Southern India Chamber of Commerce And Industry (SICCI) August 20, 2018 30 Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad (UPBTVP) August 31, 2018 31 BIOAYURVEDA September 10, 2018 32 Bundelkhand University, Jhansi September 13, 2018

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Domestic

33 Department of Management Studies, Kashmir University September 24, 2018 34 Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FKCCI) December 15, 2018 35 DPSRU Innovation and Incubation Foundation (DIIF) May 28, 2019 36 India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO), Ministry of Commerce June 10, 2019 37 Spike Advertising Pvt. Ltd. November 26, 2019 38 National Productivity Council January 2, 2020 39 New Delhi Institute of Management January 2, 2020 40 Power2SME January 7, 2020 41 Centre for Excellence in Automation, Robotics & AI June 4, 2020 42 Software Technology Park of India (STPI) June 6, 2020 43 Cycling Federation of India September 30,2020 44 National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India October 1,2020 45 India Ratings and Research (Fitch Group) December 30, 2020 46 CSIR-National Environmental Research Institute January 7, 2021 47 Toy Association of India January 15, 2021 48 Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) February 16, 2021

OBITUARY The second wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic is creating havoc in India and Delhi NCR region is one of the worst affected regions with a large number of casualties. The PHDCCI Secretariat has also suffered immensely due to the sudden untimely demise. Mr. Sachin Srivastava

The PHD Chamber deeply mourns the untimely demise of Mr. Sachin Srivastava, Senior Resident Officer of Madhya Pradesh Chapter of PHD Chamber. Mr. Srivastava joined the Chamber on April 2008 and contributed thirteen years for the growth of PHDCCI until his sudden passing away on May 30,2021. Mr. Srivastava was actively involved in organizing various events of the Madhya Pradesh Chapter.

“It is true that with long days on job our co- workers/colleagues become like family members, I have known Sachin Shrivastava since 2012 when I joined Madhya Pradesh Chapter of PHD Chamber at Bhopal office. He was sincere and a hard worker. He rendered his services to Chamber for more than 12 years and actively managed administrative works along with various programs. We together executed many programs/road shows/workshops etc. Before my joining he was the part of Mega Events like Farm Tech, Logistics Summits etc. We together successfully planned and organized events like Tourism Investors’ summits, Road shows, Startup Conclave, Skill Development Programs, IT Investors Meet, FDI in Food Processing and many KAS workshops on different topics. Words are not enough to describe his contribution as an office colleague/co worker in the development of PHDCCI in Madhya Pradesh. -- Anirudh Dubey Sr Resident officer, PHDCCI, Madhya Pradesh

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