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It was in 1997 when a handful of entrepreneurs from Electronic Manufacturing Industry of West Bengal joined hands together to form an association for the common cause of the development of the electronic industry and better service to the end users. The association is a democratic forum where there is an Executive Committee, members of whom are elected every year, and they execute the programs of the association. There is a team of Office Bearers led by the President and governed by the Secretary to carry on the day to day activities of the association.

Objectives

  • To encourage growth of electronics industries in the state of West Bengal
  • To assist and promote new entrepreneurs
  • To safeguard the interest of the local manufacturing units from the odds and obstacles and other constrains and restrains
  • To organize seminar, lectures and conferences to develop understanding of the advantages and facilities of organized manufacturing and also to prepare the members to play legitimate role in their national, social and cultural life
  • To represent to the R&D organizations and industry for promotional and development activities in the industry
  • To affiliate to other organization(s) having similar and kindred objects
  • To strive and ameliorate the condition of its members and to safeguard their interest by negotiations with the Statutory authorities where help and assistance are of necessity.

Achievements

Although the association is in its childhood after spending just 5 years since its inception a considerable achievement could be reached because of the spontaneous and relentless efforts of the members whom the association salutes. It is the constant endeavor of the association.
  • Negotiating with Govt. of West Bengal in reducing the State Sales Tax from 22% to 12% on the Electronics Manufactured goods.
  • Framing a legal Cell to protect the legal rights of the members.
  • Forming a Grievance Cell where the grievances of the members are redressed and the legitimate dues of the members are recovered from the respective body.
  • Covering the members under Small Scale Industry scheme to avail of the benefits rendered by the government in terms of subsidy and other means.
  • Overall instilling a feeling of fraternity among the fellow members which was hardly present where the electronic manufacturers in the state were scattered in their operation.
Affiliation

The association is affiliated to Bengal National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BNCCI). This is a major step towards having greater infrastructure for cherishing the objectives of the association.

Social commitment

The members of the association while keeping themselves busy in their business activities, did not forget their social obligations. Commitment to the society has been one of the focal points of the association. An amount of Rs. 81,000 was contributed collectively by the member toward the welfare of the Kargil victims.