SECRETARY REPORT FROM 28.03.23 TO 25.05.23
Respected Members, Past Presidents,
Dear Members, Special Invitees, Members of the Press & electronic media, Ladies & Gentlemen.
A very warm good afternoon to you all. I welcome you all to the 61 stAnnual General Meeting of our Association. 61 years has been a long journey with many ups & downs as well fond memories. A journey travelled towards accomplishment. Serving the industry for a better tomorrow. I believe there would hardly be any industry not touched by the good deeds of JSIA in this journey of 61 years. Before I dive into the detailed contents, I would like extend my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all our Past Presidents, Executive & Sub Committee Members, as well all members, for their full cooperation and support. Thank you for being the unshakeable pillars of this Association.
Major Achievements and activities during last one year are being produced to enlighten and update the house.
MEETING WITH CHIEF MINISTER:
03.02.2023: Budget Goshty under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Chief Minister, Sri Hemant Soren for upcoming State Budget 2023-24. Secretaries of the entire department, GoJ, including Chief Secretary were present. Our President Sri Anjay Pacheriwala, deliberated JSIA’s suggestion and observation relating to state budget from the dais.
25.08.23: JSIA invited to attend the signing of MoU between Department of Industries, Govt. of Jharkhand and TCPL Green Energy Solution Pvt Ltd in the august presence of Chief Guest Hon’ble Chief Minister, Sri Hemant Soren, Shri Satyanand Bhokta, Minister, Dept of Labour, Enployment, Training & Skill Development.
MEETING WITH INDUSTRIES DEPARTMENT:
08.12.2022: 10th Governing council meeting of Mini Tool Room held in the Office of Principal Secretary Industries Project Bhawan Dhurwa Ranchi.
Regular agenda of the Governing Council Meeting, like Status of Tool Room, presentation of Audit Report, Reconstitution of Purchase Committee, budget approval etc. being discussed. Agenda before the committee for the Purchase of New Machinery: Specially a “Vacuum Heat Treatment” worth 100Lacs being approved. In future Job related to special Vacuum Heart Treatment may be taken-up at JGTR by any of our member
10.04.2023: Meeting with Secretary Industries for the growth and development of MSME in the State. Issue discussed were delay in release of subsidies, non-availability of land for MSM etc. It was attended by President Sri Anjay Pacheriwala, Jt. Secretary Sri Shivam Singh, Sri Keshav Chhawchharia, Sri Ajay Bhandari & Sri Deepak Kr. Maroo.
17.04.2023: Meeting with Director of Industries, Shri Ramesh Gholap, for the growth and development of MSME in the State& pending Subsidies. It was attended by President Sri Anjay Pacheriwala, Jt. Secretary Sri Shivam Singh,
26.04.2023: 11th Governing council meeting of Jharkhand Government Tool Room was being held in the chamber of Secretary Industries. Director Industries along with other committee members. Apart from the regular agenda for the meeting Secretary Industries have shown his concern about the declining numbers of students in Diploma in Tool & Die making at JGTR, Dumka. He has shown his displeasure to the Principal In-charge for the same.
A training program with JCB relating to Service Mechanic and Operator Training is being proposed under CSR activity of JCB at the Tool Room.
Vacuum Heat Treatment Furnace is expected to install at JGTR, Ranchi during this Financial Year.
Overall Financial Data of JGTR, Ranchi & Gola is Surplus of Rs. 171 Lakhs and JGTR, Dumka is 127 Lakhs. The meeting was attended by Hony. Secretary Sri Randhir Kr. Sharma.
27.04.2023: Meeting with Mr. Praveen Kumar, Director General & CEO of Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India, in presence of Secretary Industries and Director of Industries. Hony. Secretary had attended the meeting. Mr. Praveen had proposed for a MOU regarding regular workshops and training related with Corporate Affairs and its compliance on equal profit sharing basis with Associations. A similar MOU is being signed between IICA and The Federation of Telangana Chamber of Commerce and Industries. Draft copy of MOU is available in JSIA for study.
10.05.2023: Meeting with Secretary Industries on MSMEs related matter. Attended by President, Sri Anjay Pacheriwala
16.05.2023: Meeting with Secretary Industries, was attended by President Sri Anjay Pacheriwala, Hony. Secretary Sri Randhir Kr. Sharma, Jt. Secretary Sri Shivam Singh & Sri Keshav Chhawchharia.
The main issues highlighted by JSIA were:
- 1. Regarding ‘Jharkhand State Employment of Local Candidates in Private Sector, 2021’
- a. Presently the act is applicable to any establishment employing 10 or more persons.
- b. It was contented that the threshold limit of 10 persons is too small a number. It will only lead to much harassment of the small industries of the state.
- c. It was suggested that the act be implemented in a phased manner, starting with those industries that are employing 100 or more persons.
- d. IT MUST BE HIGHLIGHTED THAT JSIA WAS THE ONLY ASSOCIATION THAT SEEMED TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT THIS LAW
- 2. Regarding ’Department of Industries’:
- a. Present Auction based Land allotment rates are totally unviable for manufacturing MSMEs. It was contended that JIADA land must be allotted by lottery and not by Auction
- b. Separate area must be earmarked in Industrial Estates for Service to avoid conflict with manufacturing units.
- c. Release of pending Subsidy applications.
- 3. Regarding JBVNL
- a. The fact that there isspan ‘No Assurance of uninterrupted power supply to industries’ was raised strongly. However, it was received very poorly by the GM, JBVNL who contended that the power supply to industries is optimal.
- b. Nonpayment of Interest on consumer Security deposits.
- 4. Regarding Pollution Control Board:
- a. The problem of ‘No timeline for issue of CTO/CTE’ was raised
23.06.2023: Meeting of State Committee for MSME National Award for 2023 at MSME DFO under the Chairmanship of Secretary Industries, GoJ. Total 143 applications received from Jharkhand. After evaluation 18 applications recommended and sent from state for selection at National level. Total 35 awards will be given to MSME at National level. Award may be given on 17th September 2023.It was attended by Hony. Secretary Sri Randhir Kr. Sharma.
17.07.2023: State level Stake Holders meeting under the chairmanship of Secretary Industries held on Draft MSME Act, MSME Policy & Jharkhand Food and Feed Processing Industries Policy-2023. Secretary Industries presented the Policies and invited suggestion and comment from the stake holders. JSIA have submitted suggestion and appreciate Government Initiative for policy for MSME. It was attended by President, Sri Anjay Pacheriwala, Hony. Secretary Sri Randhir Kr. Sharma. JSIA commented on the Policies to ensure better implementation and benefits under the policies are available seamlessly.
27.07.2023: Meeting with Secretary Industries and Director Industries along with officials from Santhal Pargana chamber of Commerce & Industries regarding Investor Meet for plastic Industries in Deoghar Plastic Park. JSIA is co-host in the event to promote the plastic park.
MEETING WITH GM, DIC:
05.06.2023: Mr Rajeev Ranjan, General Manager DIC welcomed all present for the meeting from various organisations. Scheme for PMEGP was presented in brief and brochure for the same distributed amongst all.
5 th being ‘World Environment Day’ presentation from members of the LIFE organisation was made, who talked about the various ways to save the environment. LIFE is working with the Government of Jharkhand on environment issue. Sri Siddhartha Jaiswal on behalf of JSIA attended the meeting.
MEETING WITH HON’BLE MINISTER (MSME) NEW DELHI:
11.04.2023: Video Conferencing Meeting with Development Commissioner MSME, New Delhi. It was attended by President Sri Anjay Pacheriwala. A detailed submission was made regarding Gem, Reintroduction of CLCSS, Classification criteria for MSME, Separate policy for Manufacturing MSME, Credit flow to MSME etc.
MEETING WITH THE DIRECTOR, MSME-FACILITATION OFFICE:
28&29.11.2022: Invitation from MSME- Development & Facilitation Office (DFO), Ranchi on Vendor Development Programme-2022. It was attended by Jt. Secretary Sri Shivam Singh & others. Inaugural Session chaired by Smt. Vandana Dadel, IAS, Principal Secretary Industries. She gave emphasis on regular meetings with associations for the development of industrial activity in the State. Presentation by MSME-DFO, Experts from GeM and authority from different CPSEs were present for the Buyer Seller Meet.
09&10.01.2023: Seminar /Workshop on Export Promotion & GeM is being organized by MSME DFO, Ranchi. The Inaugural Session addressed by Dr. Mahua Maji, MP Rajya Sabha , Shri Jitendra Kumar Singh, IAS, Director Industries. Indrajeet Yadav, Joint Director & HoO MSME DFO Ranchi. Mr. Anjay Pacheriwala, President, Randhir Kumar Sharma, Hony Secretary and Shivam Singh, Jt. Secretary attended the workshop on behalf for JSIA.
Ms. Priyanka Tarafdar, Dy. Director CAPEXIL, Kolkata gave detailed presentation on Export Promotion. She has given a Guide to Export. How and what to export. How to select the exporting products or selection of Country or Market for your existing product.
Mr. Krishna Prasad, Dy DGFT, DGFT Kolkata presented about DGFT compliance, IEC & ITC Trade Map.
Mr. Brajesh Sharma, Business Facilitator GeM Jharkhand, presented an overall outlook on GeM..
Mr. Pravin Bachav, Joint Director CIPET, Mr Surendra Sharma, Asst Director MSME-DFO also presented sessions
19.01.2023: Virtual Meeting was organized by DC, MSME on representation related to MSME definition and Udyam Registration. President attended the meeting and raised our view point supporting increase in the Turnover limit for Micro & Small units in light of abnormal increase in the raw material prices in last 2 years.
MEETING WITH JSPCB:
12.07.2023: A meeting of the Expert Committee for discussion on criteria for different Industries namely:
- 1. Gold & Silver Hall marking Industry.
- Generally the above industry is situated in crowded market places due to security reasons, and they cannot meet the distance criteria.
- The matter was discussed and all agreed that distance criteria shall not be applicable on above industry. However one norm of getting “NOC” from Society of building or from immediate neighborhood was agreed accordingly notifications to be issued
- 2. Distance of 250 mtr. From forest land generally D.F.O. gives certificate that unit is 250 mtr. From forest. Due to this Board finding it difficult is giving NOC.
- Change made: Equal to 250 or more.
- It was attended by IPP Sri Philip Mathew.
MEETING WITH CIPET:
JSIA is member of Governing council of CIPET. CIPET provide training to man power to meet the requirement of Plastic based industries and supports local plastic based industries.
17.05.2023: Meeting was attended by Sri Deepak Kr. Maroo. During meeting following main agenda were discussed:
a. CIPET Ranchi have requested for more land, however Secretary Industries have asked CIPET to present the Allotted Land Use for existing land before considering for any new proposal for land.
b. CIPET has asked for more funds, in view of delayed in project due to COVID from the State Government. The fund ratio for CIPET is 50:50 between Central and State Government. Secretary Industries have suggested to get the Central Govt. Fund first then State may consider the same on that ground.
c. Overall CIPET, Ranchi is doing good and the numbers of students increasing day by day. The outgoing students are getting good jobs as well they also becoming entrepreneurs.
MEETING WITH LABOUR DEPARTMENT:
16.11.2022: Meeting with Sub Regional Employment Exchange, Ranchi
As per letter from the Employment Exchange to employers and Gazette Notification 661 & 354 Mr. Rajesh Kumar, Enforcement Officer and Ms. Asha Maxima, Employment Officer visited JSIA Office on our request for a session regarding 75% reservation in private sector.
Discussion being done regarding registration and other provision. Registration Form (For the Employer) was discussed.
21.12.2022: Camp at JSIA by Regional Employment Exchange, Ranchi
A camp at JSIA, Kokar on 21st and at K.M. Udyog Tupudana on 23rd December 2022 was organized for the registration of Employers regarding 75% reservation in private sector. Many of the employers availed the opportunity and got registered themselves on spot. Receipt and Registration numbers for the earlier submitted forms also distributed.
11.01.2023: Workshop with Hon’ble Minister Shri Satyananad Bhokta
The workshop was arranged by the Department of Labour Employment Training and Skill Development. The workshop is regarding 75% reservation in the private sector. Shri Rajesh Kumar Sharma, Secretary has given an overall view about the new act. Representatives from Tata Steel, Hindalco, SAIL etc and Industries and Trade Associations from the State attended the workshop. Our President suggested a consultative committee comprise of department and representatives of industries and trade for better functioning which was accepted by Secretary Department of Labour Employment Training and Skill Development.
30.01.2023: A Workshop Organised by the Employment Officer at Hazaribagh on Jharkhand Private Employment Act, 2021. Meeting addressed by Employment Officer of Dhanbad Shri Anand Kumar and Employment Officer of Hazaribagh Smt. Jyotsana Das. Approx twenty Industrialists and businessman were present. Sri Sunil Kr. Agarwal, Chairman, Sub Committee, Hazaribagh have attended on behalf of JSIA.
15.02.2023: A technical workshop relating to suggestions regarding web site launching by Department of Labour for 75% reservation in private sector is being attended by Hony Secretary, Sri Randhir Kr. Sharma and Sri Keshav Chhawchharia. We have again raised our objection regarding definition of ‘Local Resident’ in the Act. However department’s view is, Residential Certificate issued from CO office will be considering as valid, which is being repeatedly objected by JSIA.
12.04.2023: General Notification regarding Jharkhand Minimum Wages has been notified. The same is also available on JSIA Notice Board.
30.04.2023: Meeting with Vidhan Sabha Special Committee for New Act ‘the Jharkhand State Employment of Local Candidates in Private Sector, 2021’. Special Committee Chaired by Shri Nalin Soren and Shri Pradeep Yadav, Member of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly. Labour Commissioner, officers from Vidhan Sabha, Labour Department, Employment office, Chief Inspector of Factory, employer’s representative and other association was also present. JSIA made following submissions:
- The Act applicable to establishment with 10 or More Members, it should be 100 or more and upon successful implementation the number may be reviewed.
- For existing employees any address proof of Jharkhand should be acceptable.
- The Position of the Employer/ Power to the Employer in case, where employee could NOT produce / submit any certificate to the employer.
04.06.2023: Meeting with Shri Sanjeev Kumar Besra, Labour Commissioner, Govt. of Jharkhand, Ranchi. The meeting was focus of recent notices given to members. It was attended by President, Sri Anjay Pacheriwala, Hony. Secretary Sri Randhir Kr. Sharma and Sri Keshav Chhawchharia.
JSIA takes the opportunity to appraise the house that we are the only trade body in the state, who has been repeatedly opposing the act since inception at all available platforms. Our Labour Sub Committee deserves appreciation for their efforts in this matter.
08.08.2023: ESIC Regional Office Meet held through video conferencing. JSIA has raised issue of employee's who's salary when increases beyond Rs. 21,000 per month, the employee has to by compulsion, be removed from being an ESIC beneficiary . Thus the facilities under ESIC stop for that employee. We have proposed those employees, who wishes to remain as beneficiary and have been a member and contributed for a period of 5 years or more, should be allowed to contribute premium on the amount @ ₹21000, so that his benefit under ESIC continues till he chooses otherwise.
04.11.2022: Workshop cum Interaction Session is being organized with Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, Ranchi regarding Awareness Program on Policies/Procedures related to EPF. Mr. Sujit Kumar, Enforcement Officer & Mr. Rakesh Ranjan Sahay Account Officer gave some valuable input regarding policies and procedures. They assure most of the information including showcase and case status are now online. It was attended by President Sri Anjay Pacheriwala, Past President Sri Binod Kr. Agarwal, Sri Arun Sharma, Hony. Secretary Sri Randhir Kr. Sharma & other members.
11.08.23: JSIA President/ Hony. Secretary has been nominated as Member of Regional Committee EPF, Jharkhand. Hony. Secretary Sri Randhir Kr. Sharma attended the Regional committee meeting. We have raised our issue for time period for assessment made U/s 14B for period as back as 25 years. The committee has been informed earlier every work which was done manually has been done digitized now and thus such issues may not crop in future. Members are informed any Issue related with EPFO please be brought in notice of JSIA so that the same may be placed in the regional committee meetings. These meeting will be held quarterly.
MEETING WITH COMMERCIAL TAX DEPT/ STATE CGST/GST.:
07.01.2023: President Sri Anjay Pacheriwala & Sri Deepak Kr. Maroo visited Jt. Commissioner, SGST/Commercial Tax. JSIA highlighted the matter.
1. Problems in getting no dues certificate for subsidy applications – demanding unwanted papers/returns which are already available with the Departmental Portal. Jt. Commissioner assured to resolve the pending matters on priority.
2. Status of OTS – He informed that the matter is in advanced stage and notification can be expected shortly.
22.02.2023: Program for Launching of ‘Kar Samadhan Yojna”
Kar Samadhan Yojna Launched is by Dr Rameshwar Oroan, Hon’ble Finance Minister. Mrs. Aradhana Patnaik, Principal Secretary, Commercial Taxes has welcomed all and briefed about the scheme. Sri Vinay Sinha JCST has given details about the Yojna and technical presentation given by TCS. The program was attended by President Sri Anjay Pacheriwala, Hony Secretary Randhir Kumar Sharma, Jt Secretary Shivam Singh & Sri Deepak Kr. Maroo.
01.03.2023: Meeting with Smt. Aradhana Patnaik, Principal Secretary, Department of Commercial Taxes / State GST, on OTS Commercial Tax. JSIA suggested for paperless, online and simplified procedure.
JSIA had been repeatedly demanding the OTS Scheme for relief to the members from old litigations on easy terms. Though we had expected OTS scheme on more liberal terms, still it has helped many of us to get relieved from old pending litigations for years.
MEETING WITH MICRO, SMALL ENTERPRISE FACILITATION COUNCIL (MSEFC):
President Shri Anjay Pacheriwala has been doing a stellar job on the MSEFC front, and has been representing as MSME representative on the all council meetings. A big round of applause for him. Many MSME units, have been benefitted and have recovered their dues.
During last one year, 07 meetings of the IFC council were held during the period, 47 cases were finally closed upon payment, 59 cases disposed off and ordered. Sri Anjay Pacheriwala, President as well a member of MSEFC and chaired by Director Industries attended all the meetings, detailed results of which is being given below:-
12.09.2022: Sri Anjay Pacheriwala, Vice President attended the meeting of MSEFC chaired by Director Industries at his chamber at 11.30 AM. Details given below:-
Total Number of Cases: ---- 95
Payment made and cases finally closed: ---- 10
Cases under disposal, part payment made: ---- 09
Other cases are fixed for next date: ---- 76
28.09.2022: Sri Anjay Pacheriwala, Vice President attended the meeting of MSEFC chaired by Director Industries at his chamber at 11.30 AM. Details given below:-
Total Number of Cases : ----25
Payment made and cases finally closed: ----07
Cases under disposal, part payment made: ---- 07
Other cases are fixed for next date: ---- 11
30.09.2022: Sri Anjay Pacheriwala, Vice President attended the meeting of MSEFC chaired by Director Industries at his chamber at 11.30 AM. Details given below:-
Total Number of Cases : ----20
Payment made and cases finally closed: ----07
Cases under disposal, part payment made:- ---- 06
Other cases are fixed for next date ---- 07
01.12.2022: Sri Anjay Pacheriwala, President attended the meeting of MSEFC chaired by Director Industries at his chamber at 11.30 AM. Details given below:-
Total Number of Cases : ----35
Payment made and cases finally closed: ----07
Cases under disposal, part payment made:- ---- 04
Other cases are fixed for next date ---- 24
20.12.2022: Sri Anjay Pacheriwala, President attended the meeting of MSEFC chaired by Director Industries at his chamber at 11.30 AM. Details given below:-
Total Number of Cases : ----35
Payment made and cases finally closed: ----06
Cases under disposal, part payment made:- ---- 14
Other cases are fixed for next date ---- 15
22.12.2022: Sri Anjay Pacheriwala, President attended the meeting of MSEFC chaired by Director Industries at his chamber at 11.30 AM. Details given below:-
Total Number of Cases : ----38
Payment made and cases finally closed: ----09
Cases under disposal, part payment made:- ---- 10
Other cases are fixed for next date ---- 19
04.08.2023: Sri Anjay Pacheriwala, President attended the meeting of MSEFC chaired by Director Industries at his chamber at 12.30 AM. Details given below:-
Total Number of Cases : ----26
Payment made and cases finally closed: ----01
Cases under disposal, part payment made:- ---- 09
Other cases are fixed for next date ---- 16
MEETING WITH STATE LEVEL BANKER’S COMMITTEE(SLBC):
17.11.2022: 81st Meeting of State Level Banker’s Committee (SLBC). It was attended by Chairman, Sub Committee Sri H.P. Biyani & Jt. Secretary Sri Shivam Singh.
17.02.2023:82nd Meeting of State Level Banker’s Committee (SLBC). Meeting attended by Sri H.P. Biyani and others.
31.05.2023: 83rd Meeting of State Level Banker’s Committee (SLBC). It was attended by Chairman, Sub Committee Sri H.P. Biyani & Jt. Secretary Sri Shivam Singh.
MEETING WITH RBI:
15.05.2023: 58th Meeting of the Empowered Committee on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). It was attended by Banking Sub Committee, Co-Chairman Sri H.P. Biyani & Jt. Secretary Sri Shivam Singh.
MEETING WITH SIDBI:
21.02.2023: Shri Anup Kumar, CGM, East Zone, SIDBI have visited JSIA along with Present Branch Manager. Shri Anup Kumar have been in SIDBI, Ranchi and during his tenure at Ranchi he have very good relation with JSIA and his members. Presently Shri Anup Ji is heading East Zone comprising Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Sikkim and all NE states. The meeting attended by Past President Sri K K Poddar, Sri N C Agarwal, Sri Philip Mathew, Sri Anjay Pacheriwala and Hony Secretary Randhir Kr.Sharma. Apart from the old memories we also have discussed about the possibilities and growth of the region focusing MSME. He has shared his experiences with Assam, Odisha and other Eastern States.
MEETING WITH HON’BLE FINANCE MINISTER (BUDGET GOSHTHY):
24.01.2023: Pre Budget Goshthy, Hon’ble Finance Minister, GoJ, State Budget 2023-24.It was attended by Past President Philip Mathew, Hony. Secretary, Sri Randhir Sharma and Jt. Secretary Shivam Singh.
Dr Rameshwar Oraon , Hon’ble Finance Minister
Sri Ajoy Kumar Singh, ISA, Principal Secretary, Department of Finance
Sri L Khiangte, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary
Sri Rajesh Sharma,IAS, Secretary Labour and Skill Development
Sri Manoj Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Tourism Art Culture
Sri Jitendra Singh, IAS, Director Industries
Sri N K Singh PCCF Additional
The Meeting started with Budget PPT by Dr. Harishwar Dayal Associate Professor cum HOD Economics St. Xavier’s’ Collage, Ranchi He gave an overall picture of State Budget. For FY 22-23.
Rupee Comes from
Share in Central Taxes :27%
Own Taxes : 24%
Own Non Taxes : 14%
Grants-in Aid : 17%
Borrowing : 18%
Rupee Goes To
Education : 13%
Rural Development : 13%
Health & D Water : 10%
Welfare : 8%
Police & Disaster Mgt : 8%
Pension : 8%
Agriculture : 6%
Energy : 5%
JSIA has submitted its suggestions and views to Jharkhand Budget. Other Associations have also presented suggestion
In the end Dr Rameshwar Oraon, Hon’ble Finance Minister has addressed the gathering and shows the importance of the discussion with the representatives and experts.
MEETING WITH JSERC:
Our Energy sub-committee working great for years. With dedication and continuous efforts we have been fighting for better electricity at competitive rates. We have been successfully achieving the same because of hard work and effective team members. We appreciate the good work of the committee members.
02.11.2022: Meeting with Chairman, JSERC. The meeting attended by President Sri Anjay Pacheriwala, Hony Secretary Sir Randhir Kumar Sharma and Sri Shivam Singh, Jt. Secretary. President have brief about the present situations to the Chairman and he gives a patient hearing to all our points. Hon,ble Chairman JSERC, appreciated our detailed submission backed by facts and supporting documents. He assured of his best cooperation and welcomed our suggestion to represent on behalf of consumers directly. As a step forward, he suggested that there is no need for a formal petition, even a simple submission made by JSIA without advocate support will be accepted and heard on merit.
15.03.2023: Advisory Committee Meeting with Chairman, JSERC. The meeting attended by President Sri Anjay Pacheriwala, Hony Secretary Sir Randhir Kumar Sharma. President have brief about the present situations particularly related to JBVNL to the Chairman and he gave a patient hearing to all our points. On many issues, JBVNL was directed to file their written reply to JSERC.
MEETING WITH JBVNL:
12.04.2023: Public Hearing on Tariff Petition of JBVNL. JSIA strongly opposed the tariff proposal and countered the petition of JBVNL with relevant facts. JBVNL had proposed a hefty increase in tariff and charges in terms of supply, which was finally rejected by JSERC. It was attended by President Sri Anjay Pacheriwala, Past President Sri Arun Kr. Khemka, Vice President Sri Binod Kr. Agarwal, Jt. Secretary Sri Shivam Singh, Sri Deepak Kr. Maroo, Sri Kamal Agarwal & many members.
15.04.2023: Public Hearing on Tariff Petition of JUSNL (Transmission) Meeting with Chairman, JSERC. The meeting attended by President Sri Anjay Pacheriwala, Hony Secretary Sir Randhir Kumar Sharma. President have brief about the present situations to the Chairman and he gives a patient hearing to all our points. JUSNL were unable to give satisfactory reply to JSIA objections.
08.05.2023: Advisory Committee meeting of JBVNL Tariff Petition is being held on the day. JSIA have presented his strong objections and with good works of JSIA the new Tariff with nominal increase in the JBVNL tariff. New Tariff implement from 01.06.2023 new rates are follows.
JBVNL Tariff Charges w.e.f. 01.06.2023.
| Category/ Sub-Category | Sub-Category | Existing Tariff (FY 2021-22) | Approved Tariff (FY 2021-22) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Charges | fixed Charges | Energy Charges | fixed Charges | ||
| Domestic | Rural | 5.75/kWh | 20/Conn./Mon | 5.80/kWh | 5.80/kWh |
| Urban | 6.25/kWh | 75/Conn./Mon | 6.30/kWh | 100/Conn./Mon | |
| HT | 6.00/kVAh | 100/kVA/Mon | 6.15/kVAh | 150/kVA/Mon | |
| Commercial | Rural (More than 5 kW) | 5.75/kWh | 50/kW/Mon | 5.80/kWh | 100/kW/Mon |
| Urban (More than 5 kW) | 6.00/kWh | 100/kW/Mon | 6.15/kWh | 150/kW/Mon | |
| Industrial | Low Tension Industrial Supply | 5.75/kVAh | 100/kVA/Mon | 5.90/kVAh | 150/kVA/Mon |
| High Tension Industrial Supply | 5.50/kVAh | 350/kVA/Mon | 5.65/kVAh | 400/kVA/Mon | |
| High Tension Special Service | 5.50/kVAh | 350/kVA/Mon | 5.15/kVAh | 400/kVA/Mon | |
Major Changes in Terms of Supply:
1. Online Payment rebate – 1% of Bill amount subject to Rs. 250/- max. (Earlier it was 1% of Bill amount)
Commercial Category: –
2. Demand based Tariff:-
Minimum Billing – 50% of Contract Demand.
Penalty for exceeding Contract demand.
Demand (KVA) recorded in Meter every month shall be the basis of Billing.
Capacitor to be installed otherwise provision of penalty.
No physical load verification.
3. HT Category:-
Introduction of separate HTSS Category for Induction/ ARC Furnace Consumers.
Load factor rebate shall be allowed above 65% (Earlier it was 45%)
4. Pre Paid Meter:-
Rebate of 3% in Energy charges for prepaid meter.
Refund/adjustment of entire security deposit within one month OF Installation of prepaid meter.
MEETING WITH REGIONAL DIRECTOR, JIADA:
21.03.2023: Meeting with Regional Director, Sri Ajay Kr. Singh, JIADA on suggestions for JIADARegulations-2016. A detailed submission was made related to JIADA regulation .It was attended by President Sri Anjay Pacheriwala, Hony Secretary Sri Randhir Kumar Sharma and Mr. Keshav Chhawchharia.
JIADA: PCC MEETING:
21.09.2022: Past President Sri Bikash Kr. Singh, Sri Ranjit Kr. Tibrewal & Sri Ajay Kr. Dadheech, attended PCC meeting in the Chamber of MD, JIADA amidst presence of other committee members. Total 135 Application for project clearance were placed before the committee for approval and 130 projects were cleared.
22.06.2023: Past President Sri Ranjit Kr. Tibrewal & Chairman, Sub Committee Sri Ajay Kr. Dadheech, attended PCC meeting in the Chamber of MD, JIADA amidst presence of other committee members. Total 170 Application for project clearance were placed before the committee for approval and 160 projects were cleared.
MEETING WITH GAIL (INDIA) LTD.:
13.12.2022: Meeting with Sri Shiv Prasad Dixit, Sr. Manager, GAIL (India) Limited, Ranchi on Awareness regarding Industrial/Commercial PNG.It was attended by Vice President Sri Arun Sharma, Chairman, Sub Committee Sri H.P. Biyani & Jt. Secretary Sri Shivam Singh. Meeting held in the G.M. Office at Mecon campus.
23.12.2022: A presentation cum Interaction Session is being organized with Sri Shiv Prasad Dixit, Senior Manager GAIL (India) Ltd., Ranchi on use of Coal Bed Methane (CBM) in JSIA.
MEETING WITH RAILWAY (DRUCC):
28.12.2022: DRM Sri Pradip Gupta and conducted by Sr. DCM & PRO Sri Nishant Kumar and other Railway Officials and DRUCC Members.It was attended by Sri P.K. Dattani, Chairman, Sub Committee of DRUCC.JSIA agenda points details one as under:
1. Vande Bharat Train to Howrah: Being a policy matter forwarded to Railway Board. For Vande Bharat to Patna, DRM advised to go one at a time and put all afforts for Howrah Train first.
2. Train No. 18626/25 now have stoppage to stop at Jhalida from 06.11.2022 and for other stations, Namkum & Silli proposal was sent to Head Quarter.
3. Train to Ahmadabad: Proposal sent to HQ/Board.
4. Parcel Booking: Chief Parcel Supervisor posted at Parcel Office to be contracted in case of any problems in booking parcels. Name & Mobile no. of concerned person will be displayed at parcel office.
07.07.2023: DRUCC Meeting: The meeting was attended by DRM Sri Pradeep Gupta and other Railways official and 17 DRUCC Members. The meeting conducted by Mr. Nishant Kumar, DCM. DCM have presented power point details of Division works and achievements of last six months.
The Demands of DRUCC Members and action taken by division were discussed in details a copy of demands and action taken is enclosed.
The agenda submitted by JSIA Members is also enclosed and action taken is mentioned in the demand copy mentioned above.
Sri P.K. Dattani, DRUCC Member representing JSIA has been attending the meetings regularly and have been raising issues for better services to passengers.
JSIA has been nominated member of ZRUCC, S.E. Railway also. We have been sending our views and suggestions at regular interval for betterment of services. Members having any suggestion about railway, can send to JSIA office.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT JSIA:
We record our heartfelt thanks to Shri Mahesh Poddar our PP who initiated and sanctioned Rs 38.00 lacs from MPLAD fund to build another floor over our existing first floor, to be used for skill development centre. The roof casting of second and third floor completed. Flooring and finishing work will be done shortly. We thank our member Shri Chandrakant Raipat for his active support and contribution for the building work.
JSIA proposes to use the facility to bridge the gap of availability of trained and skilled workforce for our MSMEs at the same time adding value to the Employable youths. Members are requested for valuable suggesting for the upcoming Skill Development Center at JSIA.
SEMINAR/WORKSHOP/WEBINAR/TRADE FAIRS:
05.11.2022: Workshop on Minimizing Regulations Compliances, Private investment & infrastructure and Growth of MSMES in Jharkhand.
Ms. Vandana Dadel, IAS, Principal Secretary>
Mr. Rajeev Ranjan, IAS
Mr. Jitendra Kumar Singh IAS, Director Industries
As a Part of preparation for upcoming Chief Secretaries Conferences by NITI Aayog to be held on 5-7 Jan 2023, the Department of Industries has organized a workshop on Ease of Doing Business with a focus on the following themes:
- Reduction of Compliance Burden
- Private Investment in Manufacturing Housing Real Estate and Services
- Unlocking the employment potential of MSMEs- reducing compliance burden, incentivizing growth skill enhancement and hand holding rural and cottage industries.
The department of Industries seeks input from associations and experts to understand the issues pertaining to the Ease of Doing Business in the State. JSIA forwarded its suggestion for the above three topics in written and also deliberate its suggestion in the workshop also. Hony Secretary Sri Randhir Kumar Sharma has attended the meeting.
10.11.2022: Voter Awareness Workshop is being held by Chief Election Officer Sri K. Ravi Kumar, IAS . It was attended by Hony. Secretary Sri Randhir Kr. Sharma. The Workshop focus on addition, deletion and modification of name, address and other details of the voter list. It gives a complete overview how the same can be done through ‘Voter Helpline App’. Aadhar Link with Voter ID also can be done through the App.
19.12.2022: Orientation Program on Cluster Development on MSME& SIDBI (SCDF Fund)
SIDBI in coordination with Department of Industries have organized a consultative workshop on MSECDP & SIDBI Cluster Development Fund.
A new guideline of MSE-CDP being launch in May 2022. Many provision in the policy being relaxed.
As per the new policy,
1. Project Cost for Rs. 5 crore to 10 crore for Common Facility Centre (CFC)
2. 10 or More Members required with SPV contribution of 10% (May be 5% in some cases)
3. Project Cost for Rs. 10 crore to 30 crore for Common Facility Centre (CFC)
4. 20 or More Members required with SPV contribution of 10% (May be 5% in some cases)
Now cost of LAND and BUILDING included in the Project Cost (Max 25%)
Simple equation for setting up any Cluster CFC of 10 Crore PROJECT of Common Uses
- 10 members
- A Land (As Contribution by SPV/ State Govt)
- and /or Rs. 100 / 50 lacs as SPV Contribution.
04.02.2023: JSIA group visited a Trade fair ‘INDO MECH”, B2B Industrial & Machinery Expo at Adityapur Auto Cluster Jamshedpur. It was attended by President Sri Anjay Pacheriwala, Hony. Secretary, Sri Randhir Kr. Sharma, Jt.Secretary Shivam Singh, E.C.Members Sri Keshav Chhawchharia, Sri Vivek Bagla. Sri Vipul Agarwal and Sri Nikhil Kedia. The fair was well organised and stalls from all over India relating to Machine tools, machinery, equipments, tools etc were on display. Apart from fair the group also visited Auto Cluster and had an interactive session regarding training and testing facilities. Sri SN Thakur, MD, has shared his experience for the creation of Auto Cluster at Jamshedpur.
03.03.2023: Training Session organized by Federation of India Export Organization (FIEO) Eastern Region Kolkata on Export-Oriented Capacity Building Training Session.
Shri Arnab Chakraborty, Management Executive FIEO Eastern Region have initiated the program. Shri Indrajit Yadav, Jt Director and HoO MSME DFO Ranchi, Shri S R Paswan, GM, DIC, Ranchi, & Past President Sri Philip Mathew has addressed the gathering
The Technical Session addressed by Shri Arnab Chakraborty, FIEO, Shri Jagat Kumar Gupta, Senior Manager, Union Bank of India, Kolkata and Shri Dhiraj Kumar, JIDCO, Jharkhand. It was attended by Past President Sri Philip Mathewand Hony. Secretary Sri Randhir Kr. Sharma.
16.03.2023: JSIA team have visited 3 days tour to AAHAR, The International Food & Hospitality Fair at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
03.05.2023: Conclave for Apprenticeship Training by Regional Directorate of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (GoI) & IIM, Ranchi. A full day Conclave being organized at IIM Ranchi. Hon’ble Governor of Jharkhand Shri C P Radhakrishnan is the Chief Guest for the program. Padmashree Shri Ashok Bhagat, Prof. Deepak Kr. Srivastava, Director IIM, Ms. Sonal Mishra, IAS, Jt Secretary, MSDE, GoI, Shri S K Gupta, DDG, MSDE and Shri N R Arvindam, Regional Director, RDSD were present. Hony Secretary JSIA have attended the program. The conclave is focused on Apprenticeship Training and Different scheme of Skill Development.
05.06.2023: Program on ’World Environment Day’ is being organized at Project Bhawan Ranchi. The Technical Session addressed by Mr. A Singh Tata Steel, Mr. Somraj Chakarvarty AGM SAIL, Dr. Rajeev Kumar, Asst Professor, BIT, and Dr, Manish Kumar from CEED.
The Plenary Session, Welcome note by Shri Shashikar Samanth, IFS, Chairman JSPCB. Key Note Address by Dr. Sanjay Srivastava, IFS, PCCF & HoFF and in the end address by Shri Badal Patralekh, Hon’ble Minister, Dept of Agriculture Animal Husbandry & Co-operative. GoJ. The program was attended by Hony Secretary Randhir Kumar Sharma,
MEMBERSHIP STRENGTH:
At the beginning of the session our total membership was 459.
General Members 168, Life Members 291
During the current session 1 (Ordinary to Life) &9 (Life) new members have joined us. Hence as on date our membership strength is 467.
General Members 167, Life Members 300
JSIA REPRESENTATIONS:
We are pleased to inform that our representation with the following State & Central Bodies continue and stand valid.
1. Central Excise G.S.T. : RAC (Regional Advisory Committee).
2. JIADA : PCC (Project Clearance Committee).
3. The Commissioner, Commercial Taxes/SGST : SGST Advisory Committee-e.
4. JSPCB : NOC Expert Committee.
5. DRUCC : S.E. Railway (Hatia, Ranchi)
(Divisional Railway Users Consultative Committee)
6. ZRUCC : S.E. Railway (Kolkata, W.B.)
(Zonal Railway Users Consultative Committee)
7. JSMDC : Coal allotment Committee.
8. SIDBI : ERAC (Eastern Regional Advisory).
9. MSME-Facilitation Office : SLAB (State Level Inter Institutional Committee of Jharkhand).
10. RBI (Empowered Committee on MSME) : SLIIC (State Level Inter Institutional Committee of Jharkhand).
11. Labour Commissioner, Govt. of Jharkhand : Jharkhand Minimum Wage Committee.
12. ITI (Industrial Training Institute, Hehal) : ParikshaParishad.
13. BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards, Patna) : State Level Committee on Standardization,Quality & Quality Management for Jharkhand.
14. Jh. State Electricity Regulatory Commission : Jharkhand State Advisory Committee.
15. Department of Industries, GOJ :
1. MSME Facilitation Council
2. Apex Body of rehabilitation of Sick units.
3. EoDB Champion
4. Central Institute of Plastic Engg. & Technology (CIPET) – RAC.
5. Board Member Jharkhand Tool Room.
16. JBVNL : Advisory Committee.
17. Dy. Commissioner, Ranchi : PMEGP, DLEPC, District Skill Committee.
18. Department of Information Technology & e-Gov : State Standing Committee.
19. MECON Limited : Plant Level Advisory Committee for MSME.
20. Central Tax, (GST), Ranchi Zone : Grievance Redressal Committees (Zonal/State Level on GST related issues).
21. Jharkhand Renewable Energy Dev. Agency(JREDA): Financial Institution in Jharkhand State for Facilitating Financing of Energy Efficiency Projects.
22. SLBC (State Level Bankers Committee) : State Level Bankers Committee.
23. Employee Provident Fund Organization : Regional Committee of EPF, the State of Jharkhand
Past Presidents have been our guide, mentor and guardian. I am thankful for their support and regular guidance in discharging my responsibility. My deepest gratitude to our past presidents.
Last but not the least, I would once again like to extend my heartiest thanks & deepest gratitude to our President, Office Bearers and members of our Association, for their valuable guidance & continuous support, which helped me in discharging my responsibilities to the best of my abilities.
I am also thankful to representatives of the Electronic & Print Media, for putting their best efforts to highlight our activities time to time.
I am also thankful to our office staff for their full cooperation throughout the year.
