CII Communique - December, 2010

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mining VRS Natarajan, Chairman, BEML Ltd addressing. Also seen: V K Arora, Vice Chairman, CII Mining Construction Equipment Division, Madan Mohanka, Chairman, CII Mining Construction Equipment Division and Kalus Tesch, Acting Consul General, Federal Republic of Germany of Ontario and the Mining Ministry of India have signed an MoU on various aspects of mining. He lauded India’s investor friendly mineral policy. Mr. Partha Bhattacharya outlined the importance of coal to the Indian economy. Coal is one of the major energy security providers in India with a share of 53 %. From 2007 – 2010 there has been a capacity addition in the power sector of 22,000 mega watts where the growth rate of coal demand has risen to 9 – 10 % per annum. He emphasized overcoming the impediments to coal production in India including forest issues, environment, government clearance etc. He added that contractual block mining should use high technology, ecology caring, and machineries and equipments for sustainable mining, and emphasised the need to use washed coal. Mr. Shrinivas V Dempo said that mining in India is running below potential, and infrastructure development is a concern. He also raised issues like statutory clearance for mining projects and the need to create an efficient pool of manpower, especially geologists and mining engineers. Mr. Madan Mohanka spoke about environmental concerns and usage of high end and effective mining equipment technology to mitigate that. Mr. Rajive Kaul said that India has abundant reserves of several important minerals wherein states like Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand together contribute about 40% of total mineral production in India. He informed that currently the sector contributes 2.5% - 3% to the nation’s GDP and is expected to contribute about 5% by 2020. With mining and construction equipment industry volumes of around 40,000 – 45,000 units per annum and an estimated turnover of USD 2.6 – 3.1 billion, the Indian market is still growing compared to the global market that is estimated at over USD 75 billion, he added. Earlier, in his welcome remarks, Mr Kurush Grant said this bi-annual Summit is a grand showcase of the Indian Mining Sector. Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, in his concluding remarks briefed on the various initiatives taken for making the mining sector more effective towards the rightful utilization of natural resources while at the same time, creating a platform for sustainable growth, job creation and addressing infrastructure needs. The Valedictory Session of the Global Mining Summit held on 11 November was addressed by various dignitaries including Mr Klaus Tesch, Acting Consul General, Federal Republic of Germany, Mr VRS Natarajan, Chairman and Managing Director, BEML Limited, Mr Madan Mohanka, Mr V K Arora, Vice Chairman, CII Mining Construction Equipment Division and Mr Rajive Kaul. Mr Klaus Tesch said that India is one of the most important export markets for German mechanical engineering and mining equipment industries. He briefed on a special project titled ‘Germany here in India,’ where a number of events portraying Germany as India’s one of the key bilateral partners will be organized by the German Consulate in various Indian cities during 2011 – 2012. Similarly, ‘India here in Germany’ would take place in German cities in 2013. Mr VRS Natarajan stressed on the need for safety and security along with achieving higher production targets. Mr Rajive Kaul said that strong international participation in the summit is a reflection of India’s growing strength and huge opportunity it offers to others. Mr Madan Mohanka expressed confidence that with the availability of massive mineral resources and huge demand, this sector would see high growth providing huge opportunity for both domestic and global companies. In his concluding remarks, Mr V K Arora said that both the international exhibition and the conference attracted international leaders and eminent experts in great numbers. Communiqué December 2010 | 23
automobiles event Auto Show East 2010 - Kolkata - the first Auto Show East and the second regional Auto Show was organized by CII and Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) from 19-22 November in Kolkata. T h e A u t o S h o w h a d participation from major automobile manufacturers, along with accessories manufacturers, showcasing the new gadgets and technologies. Auto Show East 2010 spread across 15,000 sqm was the first such event in the eastern p a r t o f t h e c o u n t r y organized by the organizers of the Auto Expo series of shows in India. The event was also supported by the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA), and the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association of India (FADA). The Auto Show was inaugurated by Mr Ranjit Kundu, Transport Minister, West Bengal. He commended this significant initiative, and touched upon various achievements of the State Transport Department in easing the transport system of the city and bringing down the pollution rate. Some of the major participants at Auto Show East 2010 included Toyota Kirloskar Motors, Tata Motors, Honda Ranjit Kundu, Transport Minister, West Bengal, inaugurating Auto Show East 2010. Also seen: P. Balendran, Member, Executive Council, SIAM, and Vice President (Corporate Affairs), General Motors; and S.B. Ganguly, Past Chairman, CII (ER) Cars, General Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Hindustan Motors, Hyundai Motors, Fiat Automobiles, Honda Scooters & Motorcycles, TVS Motors, and Yamaha India, along with companies dealing in accessories. The newly launched Aria by Tata Motors and the Suzuki Hayabusa, the world’s fastest bike, were the star attractions of the show, in one of the first such displays in the region. Some of the special activities conducted included 4X4 Track by Mahindra & Mahindra, Painting Competition by General Motors, and Test Drive by TVS Motors. As a special CSR initiative, a Safety Rides campaign for children and adults was organized by Honda Motorcycles and Scooters. In addition to the special visits of some physically challenged visitors, Auto Show East 2010 recorded attendance of over 28,000 visitors. In addition; the event generated over 8000 enquiries and a number of instant orders were also booked by dealers. The maiden show was also visited by consulates, government departments, corporates, and auto enthusiasts, besides visitors looking for upgrading or purchasing new vehicles / technologies. Communiqué December 2010 | 25
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