v Dear Fellow Members, It gives me immense pleasure in announcing before you all, MIDC Industries Association Hingna’s very own magazine - ‘MIA Connect’. Through this new series, we aim to propagate the activities, news, events and latest happenings, updates to our esteemed members. I’m sure that you all will enjoy the content of the magazine and I’m sure that this will help further enhance our connection with all the concerned stakeholders, members and readers. MIA has been actively working for the benefit of industries of MIDC Hingna for last many years. Seminars, expert lectures on various topics like GST, PF, ESIC, e-way bill, Entrepreneurship Development and other industry related topics are conducted throughout the year for our members. Major issues like CETP, Gram Panchayat Tax, Parking, Power, Pollution, Security, Skilled Manpower, MIDC related issues are time and again taken up for discussion and resolution with concerned officials. I’m happy to share that for resolution of these issues, steps are being taken in the right direction. MIA’s focus has been to build a strong industry- institute linkage and we are actively working on this aspect. I also want to convey to you all that MIA has associated with GIZ, an Indo-German collaboration. GIZ has presence all over India and the activities done with them are showcased through their mediums - Pan India. We have done programs for foundries, electronics industries, women entrepreneurs and also have an Innovation Facilitation Cell at MIA in collaboration with GIZ Nagpur. We aim to carry forward this fruitful partnership by arranging need-market-based programs for industries and entrepreneurs; and also conducting various skilling and up-skilling programs for people as per needs of the industries. As per today’s need and to establish a mutual connect with our members, we have made our debut on Social Media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Through these mediums, our members can seamlessly interact with us. We invite you all to be a part of this ecosystem; where in each of your suggestion will be valuable to us. We aim to carry forward the legacy of MIA and also give the best of the services! Let us pledge to work towards an inclusive society, where no one is left behind! At last but not the least I would like to thank all the past presidents, committee members, present office bearers, members for their active role and support in taking MIA forward. I also congratulate the team of MIA and GIZ for taking great efforts in bringing ‘MIA Connect’ magazine before you all. Hope you all enjoy reading this magazine! Thanks and warm regards, C. G. Shegaonkar 1 Greetings to all, I’m very happy to share with you all, the much awaited magazine of MIA – ‘MIA Connect’, which as the name suggests will certainly establish a connect with all the members. MIA Connect has all the activities and events conducted under MIA along with opinions, write-ups by our esteemed members and experts. We have done quite a few programs on GST, Entrepreneurship, Schemes and Subsidies, ESIC and other topics as and when required by the industries. In association with GIZ, we have done programs for electronics industry, foundries and women entrepreneurs; with active support from Mr. Sarabjot Saini and Dr. Ravindra Aher of GIZ team. MIA’s focus has also been to develop an industry-ready skilled manpower and simultaneously promote apprenticeship by actively engaging various stakeholders. We have initiated the process to develop a dedicated skill development training centre and formation of Industry Cluster with active support from our fellow industry members. We at MIA over the years have assisted industries in the best possible way and will continue to strive for its betterment. We look forward to valuable inputs or suggestions for improvement from our members. I’m sure that the efforts put in by the team of ‘MIA Connect’ will make it an enjoyable read. Stay Healthy, Stay Happy! With best regards, S. Jain Dear Readers, I’m happy to bring before you all MIA’s magazine - ‘MIA Connect’. Team of MIA and GIZ have taken great efforts to bring out this magazine which features opinions and write-ups of industry people, expert talks, industry related news, interview with an industrialist and many interesting columns. In this first feature, we bring to you articles on programs conducted for foundries, electronics industries, International Women’s day program and much more. With the technological advancement going on at a rapid pace across all sectors and Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science and Digital presence making fast inroads, the industries must be ready and have to integrate the modern technologies for their benefit. It has been a constant endeavor at MIA to bring before industries; programs, schemes and information as per the changing demand and needs. We will continue to strive for the well-being of our industries and people of MIDC Hingna Industrial Area. With this magazine, it will be our constant focus and endeavor to bring before you interesting, informational, inspiring and latest news, updates related to industrial ecosystem. Hope you enjoy this first edition of our magazine! We welcome write-ups from our readers for publishing in the subsequent editions of ‘MIA Connect’ magazine. Please feel free to write to us at mailto:[email protected] with your valuable suggestions and inputs for incorporating in the future editions of MIA Connect. Happy Reading! With best regards S. Patwardhan 2 MIDC Industries Association (MIA) Hingna "MIA House", P-26, Central MIDC Road, MIDC Hingna, Nagpur - 440016 Executive Committee Members (2019-22) Sr. No. Name Designation Email Address Phone Number 1 Shri C. G. Shegaonkar President [email protected] 9850399853 2 Capt. C. M. Randhir IPP [email protected] 9890002022 3 Shri G. L. Neema Vice President [email protected] 9423102900 Shri S. M. 4 Vice President [email protected] 9373289847 Patwardhan [email protected], 9823067999, 5 Shri Yogesh K Kataria Vice President [email protected] 9822227999 6 Shri Sachin Jain Hon. Secretary [email protected] 9823073944 Shri Murali Mohan [email protected], 7 Treasurer 9373107446 Pantula [email protected] Addl. 8 Shri Arun Lanjewar [email protected] 9823234406 Secretary 9 Shri K. K. Daga Jt. Secretary [email protected] 9822368048 10 Shri Pravin Palkar Jt. Secretary [email protected] 9822362653 [email protected], 11 Shri N. N. Gupta E.C. Member 9823029524 [email protected] 12 Shri Ganeshlal Jaiswal E.C. Member [email protected] 9823055189 13 Shri Arvind Kalia E.C. Member [email protected] 9423104833 [email protected], 9422112474, 14 Col. Raghu Prasad E.C. Member [email protected] 9326188979 9860916010, 15 Shri Nagraj Reddy E.C. Member [email protected] 9422113201 16 Dr. Ravindra Gandhi E.C. Member [email protected] 9923333611 [email protected], 17 Shri Yogesh Jain E.C. Member 9325106376 [email protected] 18 Shri P. Mohan E.C. Member [email protected] 9422111017 19 Shri Rajesh Ganorkar E.C. Member [email protected] 9860093701 20 Shri Manish Sawal E.C. Member [email protected] 9823074937 21 Shri Ajay Agrawal E.C. Member [email protected] 9823061320 22 Shri Shailesh Tiwari Spl. Invitee [email protected] 9371458944 23 Shri Amit Pacheriwala Spl. Invitee [email protected] 9823014595 24 Dr. N. D. Agrawal Spl. Invitee [email protected] 9373102716 3 MIDC Industries Association Hingna is one of the oldest industrial associations of Maharashtra. It was formed to promote and develop fellowship among the industries in MIDC Hingna Industrial Area in Nagpur. The prime objective is to use the association as a force to discuss and help each member unit in solving its problems. MIA also provides a platform for exchange of ideas and opinions and makes available information of interest to members regularly. MIA acts as a bridge between various government agencies, concerned stakeholders and industries of MIDC Hingna., concerned stakeholders and industries of MIDC Hingna. Seminar/Meeting Hall with Video Conferencing and Webinar facility Large Conference Hall with an additional dining hall to cater to events, workshops, seminars, small corporate functions and get-togethers. 4 Nagpur is one of the centers in which MSME INNO project is functioning. The MSME INNO has collaborated with MIA Hingna, academic institutions like VNIT, Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering & Management, KDK College of Engineering and Cummins College of Engineering for Women and few other government agencies in the region to foster cooperation between industry, academia and government and thereby strengthen the innovation capacity and sustainability of MSMEs. The Innovation Facilitation Cell (IFC) is established and integrated within the functioning of the BMO and stated organizing innovation promotion programs/events on a regular basis and for creating & nurturing linkages with critical stakeholders that influence innovation ecosystem for its member MSMEs in Nagpur Cluster. The specific objectives of MIA-GIZ IFC are: Create Innovation eco-system through Industry-Academia Collaboration. Academic and Research Institute engagement on live MSME Pain Areas. MSME Technology upgradation through expert engagements. Promoting Nagpur MSMEs through National/International Collaboration. Workshops/Seminars on latest technologies for MSMEs. Capacity building initiatives