VIA House, Plot No. 135, G.I.D.C., Vapi - 396 195. Telefax : 0260 - 2430950, 2431950 ( Registered with Asstt. Registrar of Associations, Surat, Vide Regn. No. 131 Valsad Dated 31-03-83 ) Regn. No. : G-VAL-32 l RNI No.GUJMUL00423/06/1/2006-TC Website : www.viavapi.org l Email : [email protected]l Issue No. : VM 53 - December 2012 / March 2013 VIA MOMENTS 2012-2013 UKAS QUALITY MANAGEMENT 043-A ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED ASSOCIATION POSTAL STAMPS ADDRESS Inauguration of VIA Expo 2012 by Shri Dileepbhai Sanghani Ex Prabhari Mantri of Agriculture of GoG, in presence of Shri Kanubhai Desai, MLA , Pardi, Shri Ramanbhai Patkar, MLA, Umbergaon, Shri Ashokbhai Shukla, President VIA, Shri Dilipbhai Doshi, Vice President, VIA, Shri Chaitanyabhai Bhatt, Hon.Secretary, VIA, Shri Sharadchandra Thakar, Chairman Notified Area Committee, VIA, Balwant Tayal Chairman VIA Utsav, and other members of VIA on 27.12.2012 Inauguration of Seminar “Businessman Ki Pathshala” by Shri Purshottam Rupala Saheb, National Vice President of BJP and Rajya Sabha Member, and other members of VIA Inauguration of VIA 2012 Directory by Shri Dileepbhai Sanghani Ex Prabhari Mantri of Agriculture of GoG, in presence of Shri Jitubhai Choudhary, MLA, Kaprada, Smt. Parulben Desai, President, Vapi Nagarpalika, Shri Gafurbhai Bilakhia, Founder Bilakhia group of industries, Shri Ashokbhai Shukla, President VIA, Shri Maheshbhai Pandya, Convener VIA Expo 2012, and other members of VIA Inauguration of Awareness & Training Program on Road Safety by Shri Hon'ble Dr. Tusharbhai Amarsinh Choudhary, Union Minister of State, Road Transport and Highways, in presence of Shri Jitubhai Choudhary, MLA, Kaprada, Shri Ishwarbhai Patel, MLA, Dharampur, Shri Ashokbhai Shukla, President VIA and other members of VIA
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VIA House, Plot No. 135, G.I.D.C., Vapi - 396 195. Telefax : 0260 - 2430950, 2431950
( Registered with Asstt. Registrar of Associations, Surat, Vide Regn. No. 131 Valsad Dated 31-03-83 )
Regn. No. : G-VAL-32 l RNI No.GUJMUL00423/06/1/2006-TC Website : www.viavapi.org l Email : [email protected] l Issue No. : VM 53 - December 2012 / March 2013
VIA MOMENTS 2012-2013 U K A SQUALITY
MANAGEMENT
043-A
ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED ASSOCIATION
POSTALSTAMPS
ADDRESS
Inauguration of VIA Expo 2012 by Shri Dileepbhai Sanghani Ex Prabhari Mantri of Agriculture of GoG, in presence of Shri Kanubhai Desai, MLA , Pardi, Shri
VIA, Shri Sharadchandra Thakar, Chairman Notified Area Committee, VIA, Balwant Tayal Chairman VIA Utsav, and other members of VIA on 27.12.2012
Inauguration of Seminar “Businessman Ki Pathshala” by Shri Purshottam Rupala Saheb, National Vice President of BJP and Rajya Sabha Member, and
other members of VIA
Inauguration of VIA 2012 Directory by Shri Dileepbhai Sanghani Ex Prabhari Mantri of Agriculture of GoG, in presence of Shri Jitubhai Choudhary, MLA, Kaprada, Smt. Parulben Desai, President, Vapi Nagarpalika, Shri Gafurbhai
Bilakhia, Founder Bilakhia group of industries, Shri Ashokbhai Shukla, President VIA, Shri Maheshbhai Pandya, Convener VIA Expo 2012, and other
members of VIA
Inauguration of Awareness & Training Program on Road Safety by Shri Hon'ble Dr. Tusharbhai Amarsinh Choudhary, Union Minister of State, Road
Transport and Highways, in presence of Shri Jitubhai Choudhary, MLA, Kaprada, Shri Ishwarbhai Patel, MLA, Dharampur, Shri Ashokbhai Shukla,
President VIA and other members of VIA
Pg 3.. Message from President
Pg 3.. Message from Hon. Secretary
Pg 3.. VIA EXPO 2012
a) PREAMBLE OF VIA EXPO 2012 ..Pg.4
b) INAUGURATION OF AWARENESS & TRAINING
PROGRAM ON ROAD SAFETY ..Pg.5
c) INAUGURATION OF VIA EXPO 2012 ..Pg.5
D) SEMINAR ON ANALYTICAL SOLUTIONS
CHALLENGING SCENARIO ..Pg.8
e) VISIT OF SHRI PURSHOTTAM RUPALA SAHEB ..Pg.8
f) WORKSHOP OF BUSINESSMAN KI PATHSHALA
BY SHRI JAGDISH JOSHI ..Pg.9
g) VISIT OF OFFICE BEARERS AND COMMITTEE
MEMBERS OF SGCCI ..Pg.10
h) SEMINAR ON TEXTILE & COLOURATION ..Pg.11
i) VISIT OF HON'BLE DR. TUSHARBHAI CHOUDHARY ..Pg.12
j) Draft Speech of Dr. Tushar A. Choudhary, Hon'ble Minister
of State (T) for Industrial Exhibition-VIA Expo 2012
from 26th to 31st December 2012. ..Pg.13
k) CO-PROCESSING SEMINAR ON INDUSTRIAL WASTE ..Pg.15
l) VALEDICTORY FUNCTION ..Pg.16
Pg17.. VIA UTSAV 2012
a) CONCLAVE OF ADHYATMA AND UDYOG ..Pg17
b) MUSICAL NIGHT BY MIKA SINGH ..Pg19
c) SHAM-E-GHAZAL BY USTAD GULAM ALI ..Pg20
d) MUSICAL NIGHT BY RAJA HASAN AND AMBILI MENON ..Pg21
Pg 22.. PARTICIPATION DURING VIA EXPO 2012 & VIA UTSAV
Pg 23.. INTERNATIONAL BUYER SELLER MEET
Pg 25.. VISIT OF PETER DURETTE OF MID WEST VACO, RUBY MACON
Pg 25.. POLICE LOKDARBAR WITH SHRI MAHENDRA BAGRIA IPS, ASP, VAPI
Pg 26.. MARATHON RALLY
Pg 27.. REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION
Pg 28.. POLICE LOKDARBAR WITH SHRI HASMUKH PATEL IPS
Pg 28.. MEETING WITH SHRI M M JIVANI, CE, GIDC, GANDHINAGAR
Pg 29.. VISIT OF MEMBERS OF NEPIC ON 4.3.2013
Pg 29.. SAFETY WEEK CELEBRATION 0N 9.3.2013
Pg 30.. MAIN EVENTS OF VIA DURING 2011-2013
a) AGM AND INSTALLATION CEREMONY OF
VIA PRESIDENT 12.5.2011 .. Pg 30
b) SEMINAR ON CLEANER PRODUCTION ON 15.12.2011 .. Pg31
Div., Atul Ltd, Atul, Mr. Pati, Head R&D Shah Paper Mills Ltd., Vapi, Mr. Quddus Munawar- Kusumgar
Textiles and Mr.NSK Srinivasan, GM COE, Vapi, gave valuable presentations on various aspects of
Analytical Solutions. The seminar was well attended by the Industries Members.
VIA EXPO 2012
SEMINAR ON ANALYTICAL SOLUTIONS CHALLENGING SCENARIO
The National Vice President of BJP and Rajya Sabha Member Shri Purshottam Rupala Saheb
accepted the invitation of VIA and came for visit to VIA Expo 2012 and VIA Utsav on 28th December
2012. He visited the stalls of VWEMCL, GPCB and many more stalls at the VIA Expo 2012. He also
chaired and inaugurated the workshop on business management for MSMEs “Businessman Ki
Pathshala” and later on attended the musical night of Mika Singh at VIA Utsav, UPL Ground, GIDC,
Vapi.
VISIT OF SHRI PURSHOTTAM RUPALA SAHEB
9Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something will take it’s place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever… — Lance Armstrong
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VIA EXPO 2012
WORKSHOP OF BUSINESSMAN KI PATHSHALA BY SHRI JAGDISH JOSHI
Coinciding with VIA Expo 2012 various seminars and workshops were organized. Shri Purshottam Rupala Saheb,
National Vice President of BJP and Rajya Sabha Member inaugurated the workshop on business management for
MSMEs “ Business-Man Ki Pathshala” A workshop by Shri Jagdish Joshi which was organized for industries
members, college and management students of the region on 28th December 2012 in VIA Auditorium. Shri Jagdish
Joshi presented a power packed and motivating session of 150 minutes which engrossed all the participants
including many senior industrialists. From the session of Business Man Ki Pathsala the participants have:
l Learnt how to get better business results
l Learnt to influence over senior colleagues, board and shareholders
l Increased confidence in mobilising their senior team
l Learnt to apply experience to greater effect
l Learnt to create and shape a more effective corporate culture
l Learnt to grow leadership capabilities and set a stronger example
l Learnt how to create a demanding and future oriented working environment
l Learnt how to enhance time management skills
l Learnt how to enhance public speaking skills & confidence
l The members expressed their wish to have many more sessions like this.
10No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training… what a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable. — Socrates
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VIA EXPO 2012
VISIT OF OFFICE BEARERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF SGCCI
A team of 12 members lead by Shri Paresh M Patel, President and Shri Rohit Mehta, Immd. Past President of
Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry came for a visit of VIA Expo 2012 on 28th December 2012.
They have been welcomed by Shri Ashokbhai, Shri Maheshbhai, Shri Chaitanyabhai, Shri Dilipbhai at the Expo
venue and guided them for a visit to various stalls and VIA Lounge before finally accompanying them to a
networking lunch.
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11A great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do. — Walter GagehotVIA MOMENTS - VM 53
VIA EXPO 2012
SEMINAR ON TEXTILE & COLOURATION
A seminar on Textile and Colouration was organized on 29th December 2012 at VIA Auditorium. Dr. S Y
Kamat, International President of Society of Dyers & Colourists inaugurated the seminar. Dr. A I Wasif of
DKTE Institute, Dr. Ulhas Nimkar, CMD, Nimakar Tek Technical Services and Dr. Jaykumar
Gopalkrishnan, Head R&D, Alok Industries gave valuable presentation on eco-friendly textile processing
and dyeing techniques. The program was well attended by the members from textile industries,
committee members and students of textile technology. A colorful fashion show was organized by the
students of The Surat Technical Education & Research Society, Surat, in the post lunch session of the
seminar.
12If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got. If what you are doing is not working, do something else. — Joseph O’ Connor
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VIA EXPO 2012
Hon'ble Dr. Tusharbhai Amarsinh Choudhary has always remained silent patron and guide for the people of Vapi and Vapi
Industries Association. On receiving invitation from VIA he agreed to visit VIA Expo on 29th December 2012. During his visit to
VIA Expo 2012 he visited the stalls of GPCB, Vapi Waste & Effluent Management Company Ltd. and many other stalls of
exhibitors. He was accompanied by Shri Kishanbhai Patel, MP, Valsad, Shri Jitubhai Choudhary, MLA, Kaprada, Shri
Ishwarbhai Patel, MLA, Dharampur and Shri Mangalbhai Gavit, MLA, Dang. He has also chaired and inaugurated the
Awareness Program of Road Safety on that day. During his speech he appreciated VIAs effort in spreading awareness on
Road Safety and said he felt it as his moral responsibility being the minister of state for highways to attend this program. He
assured his complete support and help to any activities to reduce accidents on Highways and increase awareness on road
safety and prevention from road accidents. The program was well attended by senior members, past presidents, industries
members, president and office bearers of Transporters Association and heavy vehicle drivers.
VISIT OF HON'BLE DR. TUSHARBHAI CHOUDHARY
13Don’t count the days; make the days count — Muhammad AliVIA MOMENTS - VM 53
I thank you all for inviting me to this Industrial
Exhibition - VIA Expo 2012. In fact, it is a matter of great
pleasure for me to be present here and I feel privileged to
address such an enlightened gathering on this occasion.
Motor vehicles brought significant changes to human
life and the recent advancements over last one decade
have made these extremely important. The benefits of
automotive era are significant and irreversible. However,
these have not come without cost in terms of emissions
and road accident related deaths and injuries.
Throughout the world more than a million people die
every year in road accidents. Apart from- the enormous
physical, emotional and psychological damage that road
accidents inflict, there is obviously a high economic cost to the society. It is estimated that on an average, deaths
and injuries on the roads cost countries between 1°/ to 2% of GNP. This is an avoidable and unacceptable price for
any country, more so for a low income country like India.
The road accident fatalities in India has grown in last one decade itself at an annual growth rate of 5-6%
which we just cannot feel proud of. As of today, over 1.42 lakh people were killed in around 4.9 lakh road accidents
reported in the year 2011. These numbers translate into roughly one road accident per minute and one road
accident death every four minutes for India. Keeping in view the social cost involved and the trauma associated
with road accidents, road safety has become an urgent priority of the Government.
Various technical Studies have indicated that 80% of the road accidents are attributable to the fault of
drivers, in one form or the other. Inappropriate driving behaviour is considered one of the major causes of road
accidents in India. Accidents can result from lack of lane discipline, disregard to traffic laws, poor driving skills,
unattentiveness etc. Hence, improved driver behaviour can be an effective counter-measure to reduce the
vulnerability of road users and crash risks. Driver behavior could be improved through better driver education,
driver training and stringent licensing procedures along with good on-road enforcement. I would like to bring to your
notice that my Ministry has taken earnest measures to bring in significant changes to improve all these aspects.
The accidents caused by the drivers of heavy vehicles, which are relatively less in number, contribute to a
disproportionately larger number of fatalities and casualties. Of the carriers that carry hazardous goods,
approximately two-thirds of them carry flammable petroleum products including Kerosene, Petrol, LPG, Naphtha
etc. The carriers of such substances are more prone to accident than the carriers of other goods. When involved in
a road accident, it may have disastrous consequences for innocent people like fire, explosion, injuries, in addition
to property loss and environmental pollution. The driver of the goods carriage must be trained in handling the
dangers posed during transport of such goods.
Considering the enormity of the problem, we have already set up Model Driver Training Institutes aimed at
producing skilled drivers and trainers. We have a scheme, where we have sanctioned 9 Model Driving Training
Institutes in 9 States during the 11t" Five Year Plan. One institute has been sanctioned for Gujrat also. These
institutes will have world class infrastructure including tracks, hostel facilities, modern equipment like simulators
and innovative driving test system. The drivers coming out of such institutes will not only have adequate skills in
driving but also will be fully familiar with various road safety measures.
Draft Speech of Dr. Tushar A. Choudhary, Hon'ble Minister of State (T) for Industrial Exhibition-VIA Expo 2012 from 26th to 31st December 2012.
VIA EXPO 2012
14I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self. — Aristotle
VIA MOMENTS - VM 53
VIA EXPO 2012
I would like to highlight that Road safety is also an issue of equity. Studies have shown that individuals from
disadvantaged socioeconomic groups or living in poorer areas are at greatest risk of being killed or injured as a
result of a road traffic crash. To make matters worse, poor people cannot afford health care at the more
sophisticated Trauma Centers or Pvt. Hospitals. Moreover, when the breadwinner of a family becomes disabled or
dies, the family is pushed deeper into poverty.
I would like to let you know about the challenge to give timely medical assistance to road accident victims.
Many of the precious lives could be saved by giving medical assistance to accident victims during the 'Golden Hour'
i.e. within one hour of the occurrence of the accident. The most of the road accident victims in India do not receive
emergency care within the Golden Hour after an injury, when the chances of survival are highest. In the absence of
an effective emergency response system, police personnel are the first responders in most cases. Yet they lack
any training in first aid/basic trauma care and often aggravate injuries while transporting victims. Therefore, it is the
need of the hour to provide trauma care training to police personnel along with paramedics with a view to help road
accident victims and to enhance their chances of survival.
I would also like to inform that the Motor Vehicle Act 1988 is also being amended to help improve
enforcement in our .roads. Rajya Sabha has passed the Motor Vehicles amendment Bill 2007 and it will be
discussed in the Lok Sabha during Budget Session 2013. The Amendment Bill provides for stringent penalties for
the offence of drunken driving. Another important aspect of the proposed amendments is that now onwards there
will be higher penalties for repeat offences. The third important aspect of the Bill is the provision to tackle the
menace of over-speeding, which kills not only the errant driver but also other innocent road users. In the times to
come, it will be important for the Transport and Police Departments to educate the field staff, right up to the junior
most level, about the provisions of the amended Act because ultimately, these personnel only have to enforce
these provisions.
Road safety can be improved by educating the road users. It is imperative that the Government reaches out
to the people to spread the message of road safety.
Educating road users has become important and crucial
to the professionals and voluntary organisations for
spreading awareness about road safety. The electronic
and print media play a pivotal role in spreading
awareness about road safety and promoting better road
safety behaviour. Education and awareness would go a
long way to bring about a change in the attitude and
behaviour of our people. The Ministry has started
intensified campaigns through both the media in a big
way.
At the end, I would like to thank the organizers
and, once again, hope that the Deliberation here would
be extremely successful.
HUMOURA helicopter was flying around above Seattle when an electrical malfunction disabled all of the aircraft's electronic navigation and communications equipment.
Due to the clouds and haze, the pilot could not determine the helicopter's position. The pilot saw a tall building, flew toward it, circled, and held up a handwritten sign that said "WHERE AM I?" in large letters. People in the tall building quickly responded to the
aircraft, drew a large sign, and held it in a building window. Their sign said "YOU ARE IN A HELICOPTER."
The pilot smiled, waved, looked at his map, determined the course to steer to SEATAC airport, and landed safely. After they were on the ground, the copilot asked the pilot how he had done it.
"I knew it had to be the Microsoft Building, because they gave me a technically correct but completely useless answer.”
15Everything negative – pressure, challenges – is all an opportunity for me to rise. — Kobe BryantVIA MOMENTS - VM 53
VIA EXPO 2012
CO-PROCESSING SEMINAR ON INDUSTRIAL WASTE
A special co-processing seminar was held at 2nd
floor VIA house on 29th December 2012, and was
attended by over 120 people from various industries
of Vapi, Sarigam, Umbergaon, Ankleshwar and other
industrial estates of South Gujarat
Mr Tushar Shah, Jt. Chairman Environment
Committee, VIA, introduced the speakers and
dignitaries and welcomed the guests. Mr B R Naidu,
from CPCB made a special address on the need for
co-processing in India and the role of CPCB. Power
point presentations were made by Ultra-tech
Cement Co., Aditya Birla group and Gujarat Ambuja
Cement Co. showcasing latest developments in
India on co-processing of industrial wastes. Mr V R Patel, Sr Env Engineer, GPCB who heads the co-
processing movement in Gujarat also made a presentation showing the GPCBs role in facilitating co-
processing. Mr J D Kalyani, RO GPCB, Ankleshwar, also presented the experience in Ankleshwar and
also highlighted the case of LUPIN and other units. Mr Rajesh Doshi, ED of VWEMCL spoke about the
costs of logistics and how we should reduce these costs to benefit the industries generating the wastes.
Mr Tushar Shah summed up the seminar proceedings and concluded that a pre-processing facility in Vapi
shall help solve the complete solid waste problems of the estate. The entire waste generated at Vapi can
be blended together in a pre-processing plant and can then be taken by cement companies.
The seminar was very well attended and the discussions led to a common understanding that this is a
workable solution for waste problems of entire estate as well as the CETP and would lead to a very highly
positive environmental impact and would be win-win situation for all partners.
In follow up to the seminar, VWEMCL signed an MOU with Daman Ganga Recycled Resources, Vapi, for
conducting pilot scale trials of making fuel briquettes from various solid wastes from the industries in Vapi.
The trials began in February 2013 and results are
very positive. The trials are being done entirely at
the cost of Daman Ganga and they have managed
to make fuel briquettes from solid wastes.
Permissions from GPCB have been sought and we
expect a very positive support from GPCB in this
matter.
The seminar was highly successful and result
oriented. VIA and VWEMCL feel that with this kind
of involvement of the industry and support of GPCB,
the solid wastes problems of the estate can be
completely solved in the next few years.
16It never gets easier, you just get stronger.VIA MOMENTS - VM 53
The 6 days long mega event VIA Expo ended on 31.12.2012. There were about 198 stalls spread in 9 domes (including
VIA Dome). VIA Expo 2012 experienced a footfall of over 75000 visitors. The valedictory function for the mega event
was graced by Shri Kanubhai Desai, MLA, Pardi, Shri Ramanbhai Patkar, MLA, Umbergaon, Shri Ishwarbhai Patel,
MLA, Dharampur and Shri Chhanabhai Choudhary, MLA, Vansda beside senior members and past presidents of VIA.
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VALEDICTORY FUNCTION
17The only limitations one has, are the ones they place on themselves — Muhammad AliVIA MOMENTS - VM 53
A conclave of Adhyatma and Udyog was organized on the first day of VIA Utsav at UPL Ground,
conveyed spiritual learning and guidance through their holy speech to the present industries
members and citizens of Vapi. Senior Industrialists and well known personalities were also
felicitated by the holy hands of swamiji and mementos were presented to the Swamijis for their
pleasant memories. Sajda Sisters of Valsad gave musical colours to the eve by singing patriotic
songs.
CONCLAVE OF ADHYATMA AND UDYOG
18You’ve only got three choices in life — give up, give in, or give it all you’ve got.VIA MOMENTS - VM 53
Funny Riddles to Tickle Your Mind
What is more useful after it is broken?
An egg
Which is the most shocking city?
Electri-city
Name two things you can never eat before Breakfast?
Dinner & Lunch
How many men were born in Europe?
None, only babies are born
If your clock strikes 13, what time it is?
Time to buy a new clock...
19The true measure of a man is not how he behaves in moments of comfort and convenience but how he stands at times of controversy and challenges. — Martin Luther King Jr.
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VIA had organized VIA UTSAV, inviting various artistes to perform live on stage. The evening of 28th December 2012
was kept for the mesmerizing performance of national fame Mika Singh. Shri Purshottam Rupala Saheb inaugurated the
musical night of Mika Singh at VIA Utsav. The youth league of entire Vapi tapped and shake their legs as the rhythm of
Mika started warming the ambience of the evening.
MUSICAL NIGHT BY MIKA SINGH
20Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly. — Stephen R. Covey
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VIA organized Sham-E-Ghazal by Ghazal Maestro Ustad Gulam Ali during VIA Utsav on 29.12.2012. Gulam Aliji
was accompanied by Ustad Moin Khan. The Ghazal Lovers of Vapi and surrounding areas thoroughly enjoyed and
experienced the excellence of vocal classical music. Smt. Bhavnaben Makwana, MLA Mahua was also present at
the function.
SHAM-E-GHAZAL BY USTAD GULAM ALI
21Failure teaches success.VIA MOMENTS - VM 53
VIA presented a thorough entertainment to one and all present on 30th December 2012 at VIA Utsav by the
stunning performance of Ambili Menon and Raja Hasan. Both the artists ensured that all the audience gets involved
with their performance and from the kids to the elderly members were taken for a musical ride.
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MUSICAL NIGHT BY RAJA HASAN AND AMBILI MENON
22If you want to conquer fear, don't sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy. ...Dale CarnegieVIA MOMENTS - VM 53
PARTICAIPATION DURING VIA EXPO 2012 &
VIA Expo 2012 experienced a footfall of over 90000 people. There were around 15000 visitors daily
visiting VIA Expo 2012 including industrialists, government officers, students, members of industries
associations and chamber of commerce and local residents.
Seminars at A Glance
Date Venue Topic Participants
26.12.12 to 31.12.12
Conference Hall of Center of Excellence
Awareness Program on Road Safety
1407 numbers of participants took the benefit of this program. 375 Truck & Tempo drivers were given training on road safety. 842 School & College students were given training on various aspects of road safety 173 Industrial Members & 17 Safety Officer from Industries took the benefit of the program
27.12.12 2nd Floor Conference Hall VIA House
Analytical Solutions in Challenging Scenario
120 participants from industries took part in the seminar
28.12.12 VIA Auditorium, VIA Businessman ki Pathshala by Shri Jagdish Joshi
678 participants from industries, managementstudents and young entrepreneurs took part in the seminar
29.12.12 VIA Auditorium, VIA Textile & Colouration & Fashion Show
This seminar was attended by over 500 participants from textile industries and students of textile technology
29.12.12 2nd Floor Conference Hall VIA House
Co-Processing of Industries Wastes
This seminar was attended by 118 participants including industries members and environment engineers from industries
Date Venue Topic Participants
27.12.12 UPl Plot, Nr. Bhakti Setu Haveli, Chharwada Road, Vapi
Conclave of Adhyatma and Udyog
This conclave was witnessed by 4000 people in which there were MLAs, Govt. Officers, Industrialists and residents of Vapi and surrounding areas
28.12.12 UPl Plot, Nr. Bhakti Setu Haveli, Chharwada Road, Vapi
MUSICAL NIGHT BY MIKA SINGH
The Musical Night was enjoyed by over 6000 audience consisting of youths and residents of Vapi and surrounding area.
29.12.12 UPl Plot, Nr. Bhakti Setu Haveli, Chharwada Road, Vapi
SHAM-E-GHAZAL BY USTAD GULAM ALI
Over 4000 audiences enjoyed the Ghazal from Ustad Gulam Ali
30.12.12 UPl Plot, Nr. Bhakti Setu Haveli, Chharwada Road, Vapi
MUSICAL NIGHT BY RAJA HASAN AND AMBILI MENON
The Musical Night was enjoyed by over 6000 audience consisting of youths and residents of Vapi and surrounding area.
VIA EXPO 2012
23Winners compare their achievements with their goals, while losers compare their achievements with those of other people — Nido Qubein
VIA MOMENTS - VM 53
INTERNATIONAL BUYER SELLER MEET
The first ever International Buyer Seller Meet in this region was organized by VIA in association with
CHEMEXCIL on 12th of January 2013 at Hotel Fortune Park Galaxy, GIDC, Vapi. Shri Parthiv Mehta was
given the charge to be the Convener of this Mega Event. 42 delegates from 14 countries took part in the meet
and interacted with 72 local participants. VIA has always been working hard to promote local industries in
national and international market, as part of that effort the International Buyer Seller Meet was organized very
successfully. 15 local participants has already tasted the fruit of it and bagged sizeable amount of orders from
those foreign buyers. The future plan is to organize such international events in regular interval.
24Nothing ever comes to one that is worth having except as a result of hard work — Booker T WashingtonVIA MOMENTS - VM 53
25Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out — Robert CollierVIA MOMENTS - VM 53
VISIT OF PETER DURETTE OF MID WEST VACO, RUBY MACON
Recently Mid West Vaco has taken
over Ruby Macons one of the
largest paper mills of Vapi. The
Chief Strategy Officer of MWV and
Chairman of Ruby Macons Mr.
Peter Durette came for a visit at VIA
on 6.12.2012. Shri Ashokbhai did
the honor by handing over a shawl
to him. Shri A K Shah welcomed him
w i t h a b o u q u e t a n d S h r i
Chaitanyabhai greeted him with a
POLICE LOKDARBAR WITH SHRI MAHENDRA BAGRIA
IPS, ASP, VAPI
Police department organizes
Police Lokdarbars regularly in
association with Vapi Industries
Association to understand the
Law & Order related issues for
citizens of Vapi. One such Police
Lokdarbar was arranged on 8th
January 2013 under the
chairmanship of Shri Mahendra
Bagria IPS, ASP, Vapi. The
Lokdarbar was attended by over
100 people. Shri Bagria patiently
listened to the representations of
present and assured to take
necessary actions at the earliest.
book on Mahatma Gandhiji. Shri
Ashokbhai briefed him about Vapi
GIDC Estate and shown him a
presentation on various activities of
VIA. Mr. Durette appreciated
various CSR Activities of VIA and
expressed that they will love to get
involved in these activities in future.
Mr. Durette also brief about MWV
and its worldwide activities. He said
MWV is expecting to scale up the
turnover of Ruby Macon to Rs.4500
Crore from the existing Rs. 2000
Crore in the next 4 years.
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MARATHON RALLY
After Vapi became a Taluka it was decided by the Collectorate Valsad to Celebrate the Republic Day at VIA Ground, Vapi
and to have a Marathon Rally on 25th January 2013 as part of the Republic Day Celebration. Many schools and colleges
were invited for the rally and there were over 400 participants from different schools and colleges of Vapi and surrounding
areas. Manovikas Charitable Trust of Vapi has also taken part in the rally with 42 mentally challenged students from their
school. The Rally started from VIA Ground and proceeded towards Prime Hotel to Gunjan Circle to Upasana School to
Ambe Mata Mandir to Morarji Circle before finally ending at VIA Ground. The first 3 boys and girls were given prize.
1 aalu ne Bhindi ke number pe I love u ka msg bheja, Bhindi ne use phone kar ke bura bhala kaha aur boli, Shut up, tum itne mote aur me Slim and Smart.
Aalu ko bahut dukh hua aur us ne phir itni sabziyan patayi ki Aaj aap dekh skte ho, .................Aalu-ghobi, Aalu- bengan, Aalu-Shimla mirch, Aalu-palak,
Aalu-matar, Aur Bhindi us din se aaj tak akeli he !!
MORAL: MAT KAR ITNA GURUR SURAT PAR E HASEENA. TERI SURAT PE NAHI HAM TO TERI SADGI PE MARTE HE...
Aalu Bhindi ke Story SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT
27Pain makes me grow. Growing is what I want. Therefore, for me pain is pleasure. — Arnold SchwarzeneggerVIA MOMENTS - VM 53
REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION
Republic Day celebration had different colours this year with District Collectorate Office
organizing the entire show in association with VIA at VIA Ground. The Flag Hoisting has been
done by the Collector Shri Roopwant Singh IAS with the assistance from Smt. Nipuna Torwane
IPS, SP, Valsad. Thereafter parade and guard of honour has been given by district police
department before school children performed colorful cultural program. The Republic Day was
celebrated in presence of hundreds of Govt. Officers & Staffs, Students along with the committee
members, past presidents and members of VIA.
20
KAASHHH
Dil Me Agar "CPU" Hota To ? Sabhi Yaadon Ko Save Kar Sakte,
Dimaag Me Agar "PRINTER" Hota To ?Khayaalo Ka "PRINT OUT" Nikal Dete,
Dharkan Me Agar "PEN DRIVE" Hoti To?Zindagi Ka Backup Le Lete ,
Mann Me Jo "BLUETOOTH" Hota To ?Baaton Ko Transfer Kar Lete,
Ankhon Me Jo "WEBCAM" Hota To ?Tasviron Ko Receive Kar Sakte,
Kaash Zindagi Bhi Ek "COMPUTER" Hoti ?ToH Restart Kar Lete..
28No road is too long for him who advances slowly and does not hurry, and no attainment is beyond his reach who equips himself with patience to achieve it. — Jean de La Bruyere
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Superintending Engineer, GIDC,
Surat, Shri M P Chavda, XEN,
GIDC, Vapi, Shri Harishbhai
Patel, CO, NAA, were also
present in the meeting. Shri
Ashok Shukla, President, VIA,
Shri Dilip Doshi, VP, VIA, Shri
Chaitanya Bhatt, HS, VIA, Shri
Kamlesh Patel, Treasurer, VIA,
Shri Chandrakant Pandya, Jt.
Sec, VIA, Shri Maheshbhai
Pandya and Shri A K Shah
attended the meeting along with
S h r i H i t e n d r a T h a k k a r ,
Chairman GIDC, Committee,
VIA, Shri Somabhai Patel,
Chairman Drainage Committee
and other executive committee
members. Shri Jivani advised
the officials to look into the
issues represented by VIA
Members and to take his help
and support to resolve these
issues.
various issues like straightening
and widening of Bilkhadi, CC
Lining of Bilkhadi in the Vapi
GIDC Estate, giving consent to
R&B for making Koparli Road
and Vapi - Silvassa Road four
lane roads, U/G cabling of the HT
lines parallel to NH No.8 and U/G
cabling of the Vapi GIDC Estate,
replacing the existing overhead
electrical wires under CIP
Project . Shr i A K Patel ,
MEETING WITH SHRI M M JIVANI, CE, GIDC, GANDHINAGAR
POLICE LOKDARBAR WITH SHRI HASMUKH PATEL IPS
Vapi Industries Association is
regularly hosting Police Lokdarbar
for the residents and industries of
this estate and surrounding areas to
give them an opportunity to
represent their issues related to
police department, traffic problem,
illegal activities etc. On 19th of
February 2013 one such Police
Lokdarbar was held at VIA
Auditorium. Range IG, Surat Shri
Hasmukh Patel IPS and Smt.
Nipuna Torwane IPS, SP Valsad
gave a patient hearing to the
representations. Shri Hasmukh
Patel Saheb expressed his concern
about increasing threat on Industrial
Secur i ty and gave cer ta in
suggestions to control it.
A meeting was held with Mr. M M
Jivani, CE, GIDC, Gandhinagar
on 28.2.2013 at 11:30 am in the
meeting room of Centre of
Excellence to discuss about
29Don’t be afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with the wind. — Hamilton Wright MabieVIA MOMENTS - VM 53
VISIT OF MEMBERS OF NEPIC ON 4.3.2013
Centre of Excellence and NEPIC
Ltd. (North East Process Industry
Cluster) has entered into an MoU on
21st of April 2009 with the main
objective of creating collaborative
mechanisms to build international
projects between industrial and
academic cluster members. To
strengthen the relationship and
move further ahead for the
implementation as per the MoU a
team of 12 members lead by Mr. Ian
Swales of British Parliament came
for a visit at Centre of Excellence,
Vapi. VIA Office Bearers, senior
members , pas t p res idents ,
d i rec tors o f VWEMCL and
committee members were present
during the visit. Shri Satish Zaveri,
Past President, VIA gave a
presentation to the present on VIA,
VWEMCL, CoE and Vapi GIDC
Estate. The members of NEPIC
were impressed and were very
much optimistic about proceeding
further with the MoU.
SAFETY WEEK CELEBRATION ON 9.3.2013
Safety week is celebrated
across the state during the first
week of March every year. VIA in
association with Department of
Industrial Safety & Health,
Valsad celebrated the safety
week on 9th of March 2013. The
Collector, Valsad Shri Roopwant
Singh, IAS inaugurated the
function in presence of Guest of
Honour Shri Kanubhai Desai,
MLA Pardi, Shri T J Gamit, Dy.
Director, DISH, Valsad, Office
B e a r e r s a n d C o m m i t t e e
Members of VIA. Safety officers
and managers of industries
members took part in the
program in large numbers. After
the inaugural function, there
were technical sessions on
Safety Work Permit, Accidents
Investigation & Prevention and
Fire prevention Techniques for
the benefit of safety personnel.
30Life itself is your teacher, and you are in a state of constant learning. — Bruce LeeVIA MOMENTS - VM 53
The 40th Annual General Meeting and the Installation Ceremony of the new President, Shri
Ashokbhai Shukla was held on 12th May 2011. After the regular activities of the Annual General
Meeting the Installation of the new President Shri Ashokbhai Shukla took place in presence of
Hon'ble Minister Shri Dileepbhai Sanghani, Shri Gafurbhai Bilakhiya, Founder Bilakhiya Group
and well known socialist, Past Presidents of VIA,
committee members and members of VIA
followed by Oath Taking of the President and
the Newly Elected Committee. President Shri
Maheshbhai Pandya handed over the charge to
Shri Ashokbhai Shukla the new President.
The installation ceremony was followed by
dinner and a beautiful musical eve by Shri
Bankim Pathak with full of patriotic songs.
MAIN EVENTS OF VIA DURING 2011-2013
AGM AND INSTALLATION CEREMONY OF VIA PRESIDENT 12.5.2011
31As you think, so shall you become. — Bruce LeeVIA MOMENTS - VM 53
A Seminar was held jointly with GPCB, GCPC and VWEMCL at Centre of Excellence Hall on 15th
December 2011 at 4:30 pm to increase awareness on cleaner production. Dr. K U Mistry,
Chairman, GPCB chaired the function in presence of Shri G V Patel, RO, GPCB, Vapi, I Z Kagzi,
Shah, Chairman Security Committee of VIA were present and gave a warm welcome to the
Hon'ble Ambassador and his team of delegates.
RIDDLE / HUMOURQuestion : What has many keys but can't open any doors?
Answer : A piano.
Q: Can a kangaroo jump higher than the Empire State
Building?
A: Yes, because the Empire State Building can't jump!
38You deserve what you settle forVIA MOMENTS - VM 53
MAIN EVENTS OF VIA DURING 2011-2013
POLICE LOKDARBAR WITH SHRI HASMUKH PATEL IPS ON 24.3.2012
Vapi Industries Association is regularly
hosting Police Lokdarbar for the
residents and industries of this estate
and surrounding areas to give them an
opportunity to represent their issues
related to police department, traffic
problem, illegal activities etc. On 24th of
March 2012 one such Police Lokdarbar
was held at VIA Auditorium. Range IG,
Surat Shri Hasmukh Patel IPS and Shri D B Vaghela IPS, DSP Valsad gave a patient hearing to the representations.
Shri Hasmukh Patel Saheb expressed
his concern about ever increasing
traffic problem and gave certain
suggestions to control it. He has also
asked the local department to be strict
about illegal parking and expressed the
need of developing facilities for parking
of heavy vehicles.
TRAINING PROGRAM ON ECO FRIENDLY TEXTILE PROCESSING
Textile Committee Members of Vapi Industries Association and Anchor Training Institute have
jointly organized a training programme for environment friendly manufacturing and processing of
textile from 10th to 12th April 2012. A large number of students and staff members from textile
units participated in the training programme and took the benefit of the training. Shri Ashokbhai
Shukla, President, VIA encouragingly said this kind of unique programmes are the result of the
effort of Textile Committee members. He assured that VIA will always appreciate and encourage
this kind of activities and continue supporting such programmes by providing the resources and
infrastructure to hold such programme.
39The two most important days in your life are the day you are born, and the day you find out why — Mark Twain
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MAIN EVENTS OF VIA DURING 2011-2013
VISIT OF SHRI HARIBHAI PATEL IAS, COMMISSIONER, COMMERCIAL TAX, GoG
Shri Haribhai Patel Saheb has always very closely bonded with the Vapi Industries Association and its members. Vapi
Industries Association has sent an invitation to him requesting to visit VIA at a convenient date and time. He had agreed
and came for a visit to VIA on 12th April 2012. A meeting was organized and VIA Office Bearers, senior members and
committee members attended the meeting. Members queries on various issues like issuance of E-1 Form, Refund of
Security Deposits, Correction of C Forms, remedial process for erroneous E Payments, problems at Check Post and
Form No. 402 & 403 has been well replied and resolved by Shri Haribhai Patel Saheb. He further explained that now filing
of almost all the forms and challans have been made online for the convenience of tax payers and most of the issues are
resolved. He assured the members that shortly all the forms will be available on the site and will have the facility to be
filed online to further facilitate the tax payers. On the Check Post issues he assured that corrective measures will be
taken.
VISIT OF SHRI V V DAVE, JOINT COMMISSIONER (ENFORCEMENT), COMMERCIAL TAX ON 25.4.2012
During the visit of Shri Haribhai V Patel IAS, Commissioner, Commercial Tax, GoG on 12.4.2012 various issues related
to the Check Post was not discussed due to limitation of time and it was discussed and decided that a separate meeting
will be held to discuss the issues related to Check Post issues. The committee chairman thereafter organized for a visit of
Shri V V Dave, Jt. Commissioner (Enforcement), Commercial Tax at VIA on 25.4.2012. VIA Office Bearers, Committee
Members, members and Commercial Tax Practitioners attended the meeting in great numbers. Common issues related
to Check Post and difficulties due to newly introduced online Form No. 402 & 403 were raised. Shri Dave assured the
present to resolve the check post related issues may be by making a 24 X 7 office to resolve the issues. Also a
presentation has been given by Asst. Commissioner Shri Nayan Shah, explaining the process of online submission of
Form No. 402 & 403 to reduce the hardship of the tax payers.
40Never measure the height of a mountain, until you have reached the top. Then you will see how low it was. — Dag Hammarskjöld
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MAIN EVENTS OF VIA DURING 2011-2013
SEMINAR ON INFRASTRUCTURE ON CHEMICAL CLUSTERS IN THE COUNTRY BY INDIAN CHEMICAL COUNCIL
Indian Chemical Council had organized a One Day Seminar on Infrastructure on Chemical Clusters in the
Country on 11th May 2012 at Hotel Vivanta, Taj President, Mumbai. All the prominent Industries
Association from the state of Gujarat and Maharashtra were invited to give their presentation for the
addition and augmentation required in the infrastructure of their estate particularly in view of the proposed
Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor. A team of VIA Committee Members consisting Shri Ashokbhai Shukla,
President, VIA, Shri Maheshbhai Pandya, Ex Officio and Shri Tushar Shah, Jt. Chairman, Environment
Committee, VIA attended the Seminar.
Shri Ashokbhai and Shri Tusharbhai had given a power point presentation to all the present showcasing
the development happened in the Vapi GIDC Estate in the last few decades and the necessary
augmentation need to be done to cope up with the increased goods movement on starting of proposed
Mumbai Delhi Industrial Corridor.
VISIT OF G.M., WESTERN RAILWAYS, AT VAPI ON 12TH MAY 2012 AT 1:30PM AT VAPI RAILWAY STATION
Shri Mahesh Kumar, General Manager, Western Railways, visited Vapi on 12th May 2012 @ 1:30pm.
Vapi Industries Association submitted a wish list to him elaborating the need of the people and industrial
community at Vapi for hassle free trains travelling to & fro Vapi and the facilities required at Vapi Railway
Station. Result of this meeting was that A/C Double Decker train was given stoppage at Vapi Station.
41There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other. — Douglas Everett
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MAIN EVENTS OF VIA DURING 2011-2013
NDTV Greenathon Run on 16th May 2012 at 7:00am from VIA to Gunjan Police Chowk
NDTV had organized a Marathon
run named “NDTV Greenathon”
supported by Vapi Industries
Association. Well known celebrity
Shri Milind Soman led this run. It
is a matter of pride for the
Association & citizen of Vapi to be
a part of this event. Picture shows
VIA office bearers and other
members of the Association taking part enthusiastically in the event.
VISIT AND PRESENTATION OF HON'BLE SHRI DILEEPBHAI SANGHANI
Hon'ble Shri Dileepbhai Sanghani, Minister of
Agriculture, GoG visited Vapi on 16th of May 2012. He
met the members of VIA at Daffodil, Hotel Fortune
Galaxy over lunch. He has also shown a visual
presentation on the development and growth happened
in Agriculture and Dairy industry in the last one year in
the State of Gujarat. Shri Ashokbhai Shukla, Shri
Maheshbhai Pandya, Shri Kamlesh Patel, Shri
Kanubhai Desai, Shri Ketan Shah and many other
Executive Committee Members were present during the
presentation.
Opening Ceremony of pilot plant at CoE, Vapi on 18th May 2012 by Shri A.K. Joti, IAS The Chief Secretary, Govt. of Gujarat.
A much awaited Multi Purpose Pilot Plant, where industries can take pilot scale trials to generate data for scale up
as well as to gain experience in carrying out new process and products, was inaugurated on 18th May 2012 with the
worthy hands of Shri A.K. Joti, IAS, The Chief Secretary, GoG.
A landmark in the history of VIA and VWEMCL. Shri Rajjubhai Shroff Chairman of UPL and the founder president of
VIA has received the most coveted “NATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AWARD 2012” on 26.04.2012 at
Delhi, Shri. A.K. Joti being felicitated by Shri A.K.Shah on this occasion.
42I will do what you won’t today, so I can do what you can’t tomorrowVIA MOMENTS - VM 53
MAIN EVENTS OF VIA DURING 2011-2013
DRAWING COMPETITION AT GYANDHAM SCHOOL HALL ON 3.6.2012 AT 8:00 AM CELEBRATING WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
A drawing competition was organized at
Gyandham School hall celebrating the
World Environment Day in association
with GPCB, GEC, NAA & VWEMCL. The
function was inaugurated by Shri L C
Patel IAS, Collector, Valsad. VIA Office
Bearers, Environment Committee
Chairman & Jt. Chairman, Executive
Committee Members and Shri G. V. Patel,
RO, GPCB were present during the
competition. More than 150 students
from various schools and colleges of
Vapi participated in the competition. The
competition was divided in two
categories below 14 years Age Group
and Above 14 years Age Group and the
theme was 'Protect Environment'. The
paintings were evaluated by a panel of 6 Judges from different school and institution. The top three participants
from both the groups were awarded with a certificate and cash prize. Best three paintings were sent to
Gandhinagar and one of the painting won the 2nd Prize there. Rest all participants were awarded with a Certificate
and Consolation Prize.
CYCLE RALLY & FREE PLANT DISTRIBUTION AT GUNJAN ON 5.6.2012 AT 8:00 AM CELEBRATING WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
A cycle rally was organized on the day of
the World Environment Day sending
message to the community to reduce
vehicular pollution. The rally was flagged
off by the Collector, Valsad, Shri L C Patel
IAS. More than 300 participants took part
in the rally, including students from St.
Xaviers' High School, Vapi. The rally was
organized in association with GPCB,
GEC, NAA and VWEMCL. The rally
started from Gunjan Chowk and
continued for a stretch of around 4 KM
thru Rotary Circle, Haria Hospital, Ambe
Mata Mandir, Morarji Circle, Prime Hotel
and ended at Gunjan Chowk. The VIA
Office Bearers and Committee members
also took part in the cycle rally in great
numbers. After the rally, free plants and trees were distributed to the residents of Vapi and surrounding area. More
than 4000 plants were distributed in two days (5th & 6th June 2012) to encourage people to do more and more tree
plantation to fulfill the dream of Clean & Green Vapi.
43I may not be there yet, but I’m closer than I was yesterdayVIA MOMENTS - VM 53
MAIN EVENTS OF VIA DURING 2011-2013
VISIT OF HON'BLE SHRI VASANBHAI AHIR, MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIALLY & EDUCATIONALLY BACKWARD CLASS ON 7.6.2012 AT 4:00 PM IN VIA
Hon'ble Minister of State Shri Vasanbhai Ahir came for a visit to VIA on
7th of June 2012 at 4:00 pm. He was greeted with Bouquets, Books and
Shawl by the VIA Office Bearers, Committee Members and Senior
Members of VIA. Shri Ashokbhai said VIA has got a very old relation
with Hon'ble Shri Vasanbhai as he has co-operated and helped a lot to
the VIA members during the Relief Mission of VIA to the Earth Quake
affected people of Kachh-Bhuj. Shri Vasanbhai, during his speech to
the present shown his greatness and humbleness and thanked the
members of VIA for the
support VIA had extended
to the earth quake hit people of Kachh-Bhuj. He said, he and the people
of Bhuj is obliged to the Members of VIA for their support. He shared
some of the memories with the present member and shown his
gratitude to the Senior Members like Shri Ashokbhai, Shri A K Shah and
Shri S S Sarna. All the present members were spellbound during his
speech and all took a journey thru the memory lane way back in the
year 2001. The members of VIA will remember Shri Vasanbhai for a
long long time for his humbleness.
INTERACTIVE SESSION WITH DR. K U MISTRY, CHAIRMAN, GPCB ON 13.7.2012
Vapi GIDC Estate was earlier declared as one of the Critically Polluted
Area. Thereafter significant work has been done to control pollution
and preserve the environment. An Action Plan has also been submitted
to bring down the air, solid and liquid pollution within the permissible
parameters of CPCB. On the basis of that action plan Vapi has come
out of the Critically Polluted Areas List. For implementation of that
action plan GPCB has organized various review meetings with Vapi
Industries Association, Vapi Waste & Effluent Management Company
Ltd. and the Industries of Vapi GIDC Estate. Being the Chairman of
GPCB Dr. K U Mistry Saheb has chaired many such review meetings in
the past. A meeting cum interactive session was organized at the VIA Auditorium on 13.7.2012 at 10:00 am with
Mistry Saheb to review the environmental status and improvement done in controlling pollution. The Speech of
Mistry Saheb was blended with humor as always. He has acknowledged the efforts of VIA and the Industries of Vapi
GIDC Estate for the significant improvement in the Environmental
condition of Vapi and surrounding areas. The members have also
praised and thank Dr. K U Mistry Saheb and his Department for
rendering their able guidance and valuable suggestions to comply with
the pollution norms.
The program was well attended by the member industries and held in
presence of Shri G H Trivedi, Vigilance Officer, GPCB, Surat, Shri G V
Patel, RO, GPCB, Shri A J Patel, RO, GPCB, Surat, Office Bearers and
Committee members of VIA.
44One man has enthusiasm for 30 minutes, another for 30 days, but it is the man who has it for 30 years who makes a success of his life. — Edward B. Butler
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MAIN EVENTS OF VIA DURING 2011-2013
A meeting has been organized by Shri T J Gamit, Dy. Director, DISH
Industrial Safety & Health, Valsad in association with VIA with the safety
officer from various industries of this region on 20th July 2012 at 3:00 pm in
Centre of Excellence Conference Hall. The purpose was to create an open
forum with knowledge sharing activity. Addressing the forum Shri A N Trivedi
said that very unfortunately number of accidents has increased compared to
previous year. He said in the last seven months this year there were 52
emergency calls received at VECC. Out of these 52 case of Accidents about
7 8 cases were taken for analyzing and
discussion so that similar kind of negligence / mistakes are not done in the
other industrial units.
The meeting was attended by Shri T J Gamit, Dy. Director, DISH, Valsad, Shri
Chaitanya Bhatt, Hon. Secretary, VIA, Shri Maheshbhai Pandya, Immd. Past
President, VIA, Shri Kirit Mehta, Past President, Shri Rajneesh Anand,
Member, CoE Governing Council, Executive Committee Members and
Members of VIA.
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION ON 15.8.2012
Independence Day was celebrated at
VIA Ground with all the excitement and
joy as done every year. VIA President
Shri Ashokbhai Shukla done the
National Flag Hoisting in presence of
VIA Members, Senior Citizens, Students
& Teachers from Schools and VIA Staff.
Addressing the audience, post flag
hoisting, Shri Ashokbhai said the young
generation like school students are the
future of this country. We all shall try our
best to make this country completely
corruption free so that when they grow
up they get used to a corruption free
system. He has also emphasized about
making special effort for the students
from the backward and tribal people to
provide them similar facilities which an ordinary student gets.
After the president's speech, honour is been given to Mahatma Gandhiji by
lighting of lamps in front of his photograph at VIA Auditorium followed by a
electrifying tribal dance performed by the students of Smt. Z H Shah Sarbojonik
High School, Dungra. Later on students of St. Xavier's High School, Vapi
performed a beautiful Dance Drama on Patriotic Songs. All the performing
students were given a small token of appreciation and the program was
concluded with singing National Anthem.
MEETING WITH SAFETY OFFICERS AND DY. DIRECTOR, DISH, VALSAD
45One of the most common causes of failure is the habit of quitting when one is overtaken by temporary defeat. — Napolean Hill
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Confederation of Indian Industry, Gujarat Zonal Council organized an Interactive
Session and Round Table Discussion with local industries at 11:30 am on 24th
August 2012 at Daffodil Banquet Hall of the Hotel Fortune Galaxy, GIDC, Vapi. A
short film was screened showing various activities of CII. Shri Rajiv Modi, Vice
Chairman, CII Gujarat Council explained the need for MSME units to get united
and use the larger platforms like CII for representations to the right forum and
authority. He requested all the present to
join CII as member and take the benefit
of their national platform.
Shri Ashokbhai Shukla, President, VIA also addressed the present explaining
the need for the small industrial units to get united and use larger platforms of CII
so that their representations gets presented in the right forum by the
confederation.
The event was well attended by Executive Committee Members & Members of
VIA and representatives from Industries Association from surrounding areas.
FAREWELL FUNCTION OF SHRI L C PATEL IAS, COLLECTOR, VALSAD
Shri L C Patel, Collector Valsad is getting
transferred as the Collector of Sabarkanta.
Shri Patel Saheb was invited for a
Farewell Function as per the ritual of VIA.
On his confirmation a Farewell function
was organized at the Daffodil, Hotel
Fortune Park Galaxy at 7 pm on 5.9.2012
followed by dinner. Shri Patel Saheb
attended the function along with Mrs.
Patel. Many senior members, past
presidents and executive committee
members of VIA were present during the
function. The Divisional Manager of GIDC,
Dy. SP, Vapi, PI, GIDC Police Station and
other senior Govt. Officials were also
present.
President, Shri Ashokbhai said he has
never meet such a polite and co-operative
collector. He further said that Shri L C Patelsaheb has always remained present during the time of need. During his tenure
as a Collector of Valsad Shri Patelsaheb has attended many many function at Vapi. But it has been observed that he was
always very particular to attend the functions of schools and children and events related to environment i.e. World
Environment Day etc. His polite and supportive nature has made him a 'Lok Priya' Collector.
Shri Patel Saheb also expressed his sincere thanks to the members of VIA for their support and co-operation. He has
appreciated VIAs continuous effort to provide better services to the industries and people of this region. He acknowledged
the support given by members of VIA in the mission to eradicate malnutrition from the district and during the flood situation
at Valsad.
All the present wished Shri L C Patel Saheb all the success in all his future assignments.
INTERACTIVE SESSION AND ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION OF CII
MEETING WITH SHRI DEEPAK KUMAR IRS, CHIEF EXCISE COMMISSIONER
A meeting was organized with Chief Excise Commissioner Shri Deepak
Kumar IRS on 12.9.2012 in the 2nd Floor Conference Hall of VIA.
Shri Ashokbhai gave a brief introduction of VIA and it's role. He explained
various activities of VIA and VWEMCL, done for the betterment of the
people of this region and society under CSR Activity.
Shri Ashokbhai also gave written representation to Shri Kumar for the
withdrawal of Service Tax on Effluent Treatment Charges for the
betterment of MSMEs and requested Shri Kumar to take up the same in
the right forum for effective conclusion.
46Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right — Henry FordVIA MOMENTS - VM 53
MAIN EVENTS OF VIA DURING 2011-2013
Smt. P Bharathi IAS, DDO, Valsad is
getting transferred and given the
responsibility of Dy. Commissioner of
Surat Municipal Corporation. Shri
Jagdish Patel, Dy. SP also is getting
transferred to Surat as Dy. SP. Madam
Bharathi and Shri Jagdishbhai Patel
were invited for a Farewell meeting on
7.9.2012 at VIA as per the ritual of VIA.
Shri Ashokbhai informed Madam Bharathi that VIA is already moving in the path shown by her and sending
Nutrition Kit for the malnourished children of Kaprada Taluka every month. He further said that though VIA has
initially planned to send these kits for one year but now we are planning to continue this activity for further many
more years. He expressed his sincere
thanks to Madam Bharathi for involving
VIA in such a noble cause.
Shri A K Shah said Madam Bharathi's
initiative to eradicate malnutrition from
this region thru HUM project is well
acknowledged across the state. Even
the Honourable Chief Minister Shri
Narendrabhai Modi got impressed by
her work and said we shall start this
activity across the state. Shri A K Shah said that Madam Bharathi has got the highest level of appreciation this way
from the Honourable Chief Minister for her work to eradicate malnutrition. He also said in line of Shri Ashokbhai that
VIA will try to continue sending the Nutrition Kit for the malnourished children and mothers of the region till the time it
is required.
All the present members appreciated the good work and sincerity shown by Madam Bharathi to eradicate
malnutrition from this region and acknowledged her to be the mother figure of Valsad District.
Madam Bharathi also appreciated and acknowledged the co-opertaion received from VIA thru out her tenure in
serving the people of this district and the support received for the betterment of the under privileged citizens of this
region. She also expressed herself to be lucky to have such beautiful people and their support.
FAREWELL FUNCTION OF SMT. P BHARATHI IAS, DDO, VALSAD
VISIT OF RAMVILAS PASWAN AT VIA OFFICE ON 14.9.2012
Former Central Minister Shri Ramvilas Paswan visited Vapi on 14.9.2012 to attend a meeting at VIA
Auditorium. On invitation he came for a visit to VIA Office. The President and the Office Bearers gave him
a warm welcome and he is been greeted with shawl and bouquet.
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Shri Deepak Kumar during his speech thanked all the present for
sparing their time to attend this meeting and assured about the best
possible support from himself and all his colleagues of his department
to resolve any excise or service tax related issues.
The meeting was well attended by senior members, executive
committee members, presidents and VIA office bearers of the
surrounding industries associations.
WELCOME MEETING WITH SHRI MAHENDRA BAGRIA IPS, ASP
Shri Mahendra Bagaria
took charge as the Addl.
Superintendent of Police
of Vapi and took charge
from Shri Jadish Patel,
Dy.SP. As per the ritual of
VIA Shri Bagria was
invited for a welcome
m e e t i n g o n 1 7 t h
Septembr 2012 at 4:00 PM in VIA 1st Floor Conference Hall. Shri Bagria was greeted with Bouquet and
Book by President Shri Ashokbhai Shukla. He was also greeted with bouquet by Shri Maheshbhai
Pandya, Shri Chaitanyabhai. Shri Kiritbhai Shastri also gave him a floral welcome on behalf of Aarti
Group of Industries. Shri Ashokbhai assured Shri Bagria about the best support and co-operation to him
and his department. He further assured that VIA Committee members will never come to him in favour of
any person for doing any unlawful activity. Shri Bagria also assured all the present about the best effort by
his department will be put to maintain Law & Order.
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A Talk Show of school students were
organized celebrating the World Ozone
Day on 17.9.2012 at VIA 1st Floor
Conference Hall in association with GPCB,
Vapi and VWEMCL. The topics for the
discussion were :
1. Environment Protection for Our
Future Generation
2. Protecting Our Atmosphere for
Generations To Come
Shri Chaitanyabhai, Hon. Secretary, VIA
gave welcome speech, addressing the
students, teachers, GPCB Officials and
Press & Media Staffs. Later on Shri
Tusharbhai Shah and Shri Prakash Bhadra
conducted the Talk Show. Students from
Gyandham School, St. Xavier's High
School, L G Haria School, Vapi Public
School and Kelkar Vaze Marathi Vidyalaya took part in the show.
The teachers present from the participating schools appreciated the efforts of VIA and GPCB in organizing this show. They all
said this show gave a platform to their students to speak out and share their views and knowledge on what they feel about our
environment and what needs to be done. All the present teachers also found this show to be very informative.
TALK SHOW CELEBRATING THE WORLD OZONE DAY
Smt. Nipuna Tonawane IPS has recently taken charge as District Superintendent of Police, Valsad from Shri D B Waghela
IPS. A Police Lokdarbar was organized by the department in her chairmanship on 28th September 2012 at VIA Auditorium,
GIDC, Vapi. It was also the first visit of Smt. Tonawane to the Vapi GIDC Estate. Hence as per the ritual of Vapi Industries
Association a warm welcome was given to her by the President and the Office Bearers of VIA with Bouquet and an
Autobiography of Mahatma Gandhiji. After the floral welcome the Lokdarbar started in presence of the VIA Office Bearers,
Executive Committee Members, Members Industries, Addl. SP, Vapi, PI, GIDC Police Station, PI, Vapi Police Station and
citizens of Vapi. The issue of the ever increasing traffic problem was raised for the kind attention of Smt Tonawane. Other
issues like theft and snatching was also raised by the present. Smt. Nipuna Tonawane IPS, DSP, Valsad gave a patient
hearing to the representations, assured that necessary actions will be taken by the department.
POLICE LOKDARBAR WITH SMT. NIPUNA TONAWANE IPS, SP, VALSAD
49If we each get on a treadmill right now, one of two things is going to happen… either you’re going to get off first or I am going to die. Period. — Will Smith
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WELCOME MEETING OF SHRI ROOPWANT SINGH IAS, COLLECTOR, VALSAD
Shri Roopwant Singh,IAS, took charge as the Collector, Valsad from Shri L C Patel, IAS recently. As per the tradition of
VIA Shri Roopwant Singh was invited for a visit to VIA so that a Welcome Meeting with the Members may be organized
in his honour. After his confirmation a welcome meeting was kept on 3rd of October 2012 at 5:00 pm in VIA 1st Floor
Conference Hall. Shri Singh also went for a visit to the CETP, Vapi, Centre of Excellence and the TSDF Site before the
meeting. Shri Singh Saheb was greeted with a bouquet by Shri Ashokbhai and later on by a book by Shri A K Shah. Shri
Ashokbhai, Shri A K Shah and Shri Sirish Desai did the honour of presenting him a shawl. Besides the committee
members and past presidents many Government Officials were also present during the meeting and gave Shri Singh
Saheb a floral welcome. Shri Ashokbhai during his welcome speech assured Shri Singh Saheb about extending the
best possible support of VIA whenever needed. Shri Roopwant Singh Saheb was also impressed by the various
activities of VIA and assured to extend the best co-operation and support in all round development of the estate.
MEETING CELEBRATING VAPI BECOMING TALUKA ON 2.10.2012
On 2nd of October 2012, a very special day, as it is the birthday of the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhiji. Vapi
celebrated it twice the joy as the much awaited announcement has been done and Vapi became a Taluka. To celebrate
the same a meeting was called at 5:00 pm in VIA Auditorium. Many senior industrialists, political leaders joined the
celebration with the citizens of Vapi. To name a few Smt. Ushaben Patel, MLA, Pardi, Shri Ramanlal Patkar, MLA,
Umbergaon, Shri Thakorbhai Patel, Past President, BJP, Valsad District, Smt. Parulben Desai, President, Vapi
Nagarpalika, Past Presidents of VIA Shri A K Shah, Shri Kirit Mehta, Shri Shirish Desai, Office Bearers of VIA and many
more.
50To succeed you must first improve, to improve you must first practice, to practice you must first learn, and to learn you must first fail. — Wesley Woo
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A drawing competition of school
students were organized by VIA,
GPCB and VWEMCL celebrating
the World Ozone Day on 7.10.2012
at hall of Hotel Green View at 8:00
am. The themes for drawing were :
1. Environment Protection for
Our Future Generation
2. Protecting Our Atmosphere
for Generations To Come
Shri G V Patel, RO, GPCB, Vapi did
the welcome addressing for the
students, guardians and Press &
Media Staffs. Later on Shri
Tusharbhai Shah and Shri Prakash
Bhadra explained the students the importance of maintaining the
Ozone layer for our environment. A total number of 130 students from
Gyandham School, St. Xavier's High School, L G Haria School, Vapi
Public School and Kelkar Vaze Marathi Vidyalaya took part in the
drawing competition.
During the prize distribution ceremony Shri Chaitanyabhai
appreciated the wonderful work done by the students. He thanked
GPCB, Vapi and all its officials for taking this initiative to encourage the
students to practice and enhance their drawing skill.
DRAWING COMPETITION CELEBRATING WORLD OZONE DAY ON 7.10.2012
Shri D N Tripathi, CGM, BSNL, Ahmedabad came for a visit at
VIA. Shri Tripathi was greeted with bouquet by Shri Ashokbhai,
President, VIA. A meeting was organized with the members
and BSNL Officials
during that visit.
M e m b e r s
expressed their
conce rn abou t
various services of
BSNL and shown
the scope for improvement compared to private service
providers. Shri Trivedi gave a patient listening to the members
and assured to resolve most of the issues immediately.
MEETING WITH CGM, BSNL, AHMEDABAD ON 18.10.2012
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VISIT OF SHRI HARDIKBHAI SHAH, MS, GPCB ON 19.10.2012
Shri Hardikbhai Shah, MS, GPCB came for a visit at Vapi
on 19.10.2012. He went for a visit to the TSDF Site and
CETP before joining the members over lunch at Daffodil,
Hotel Fortune Park Galaxy. He was then felicitated by
VIA and Gujarat Paper Mills Association for getting the
“Best Engineer Award” in the Field of Pollution Control in
India”. On behalf of VIA, Shri Chaitanyabhai greeted him
with a bouquet, Shri Maheshbhai honoured him by
handing over a shawl and appreciation letter and Shri
Ashokbhai handed over a memento to cherish this
pleasant moment and the outstanding achievement. The
meeting was well attended by VIA Office Bearers, past
presidents, senior members, committee members of VIA,
directors of VWEMCL and industries members.
ETP OPERATORS TRAINING PROGRAM BY GPCB FROM 21ST TO 23RD NOV 2012
GPCB and Eco Sergan, Ahmedabad
has kept a training program in
association of VIA for the ETP
Operators of industries members to
improve their operating skill from 21st
to 23rd November 2012 at VIA
Auditorium. The training program
was inaugurated by Shri Ashokbhai,
Shri Chaitanyabhai, Shri A K Shah, Shri Maheshbhai, Shri G H Trivedi of GPCB, Shri G V Patel of GPCB and
Shri Dipan Shah of Eco Sergan. The training program was attended by over 200 ETP Operators from the
member industries of the Vapi GIDC Estate and surrounding areas. The closing ceremony on 23rd November
2012 was chaired by Shri B R Naidu, Zonal Officer of CPCB. Shri Naidu has given his valuable advice and
suggestion to all the present. The closing ceremony was attended by the office bearers and senior members
of VIA.
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A blood donation camp has
been organized on 9th
November 2012 in loving
memories of Prof Subodh
Kumar Nanda, father of Dr.
S K Nanda IAS, Addl.
Chief Secretary, Home
Department, GoG. The
camp was inaugurated by
Dr. S K Nanda IAS. The
inauguration function was
well attended by Office
B e a r e r s , C o m m i t t e e
Members, Past Presidents
and Senior Members of
VIA were present along
w i t h t h e D i v i s i o n a l
Manager and other senior
officers from GIDC, NAO,
Police Department. Staff members from member industries came forward to donate blood. Smt. Puriben Popat
Lakha Lions Blood Bank, Rotary Haria Blood Bank and Valsad Raktadan Kendra were present to collect blood from
the donors. Total 149 bottles of blood were collected by these blood banks. All the blood donors were given a
donors appreciation kit by VIA.
BLOOD DONATION CAMP ON 9.11.2012
After getting the invitation a team of 5 members lead by
Shri Parthiv Mehta took part in the Chemical Industry
Outlook Conference on 8.3.2012 at Hotel Taj, Mumbai. VIA
was also invited to give a presentation. Shri Parthiv Mehta
with the support of the fellow members Shri Prakash
Bhadra, Shri Nirav jani, Shri Bhavin Patel and Shri Smit
Patel gave a brief presentation on collaborative
innovations explaining the investment opportunities in Vapi
and various activities of VIA. The presentation was well
appreciated by the present including the members of
NEPIC from North East Europe.
PRESENTATION AT ICC SEMINAR AT MUMBAI ON 8.3.2013
53There comes a time in a man’s life when to get where he has to go – if there are no doors or windows – he walks through a wall — Bernard Malamud
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Vapi Industries Association is putting
its continuous effort in offering a
cleaner and greener environment to
the future generation. As a part of this
initiative VIA is doing mass tree
plantation and gardening under Green
Society Project. On getting a request
from the District Science Centre,
Dharampur the committee members of
VIA decided to redevelop the garden at
District Science Centre, Dharampur as
this will motivate the visiting students
and youths in maintaining greenery by
doing more and more plantation to
preserve our environment. The
President, Office Bearers and
Committee Members were invited for
the inauguration of the redeveloped garden and a travelling exhibition on 'Radiation Around Us' on 5th April 2013.
The exhibition and the redeveloped garden were inaugurated by Shri Ashokbhai Shukla, President, VIA in
presence of the office bearers, committee members of VIA, the president of Dharampur Municipality, the DSO and
the staff members of District Science Centre of Dharampur.
INAUGURATION OF REDEVELOPED GARDEN AT DISTRICT SCIENCE CENTRE, DHARAMPUR ON 5.4.2013
PF COMMITTEE
Mr. Choudhary, Asst. Commissioner, PF, Surat and Mr.
Industries were present for the presentation at 3:00
pm in VIA 1st Floor Conference Hall.
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55Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.— Thomas A Edison
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l VOC and Environmental
Health & Safety
l installation of MEE
Plants & Cont inuous
Sampler
l VOC and it's detection
through PID by RAE
System
l Cleaner Production by
GCPC, VIA, GPCB &
VWEMCL
l Clear Water 2015 for
Textile, Dyes and Dye
Intermediate Industries
l S o l i d W a s t e
management and the Co-
processing at Cement
Kilns
We have also successfully
initiated a tree plantation drive and managed to distribute over 5000 saplings on a single day celebrating World
Environment Day and repeated this again on Earth Day!
We have also organized many drawing
competitions on World Environment day in
2011/2012 at Gyan Dham School, Upasana
School, Hotel Green View, etc. and we have held
talk shows, debates, discussions, interactive
sessions, film screenings etc., for school children.
Last year we also organized a mega run with Actor
Milind Soman which was covered by NTDV.
We hosted and organized the Paryavaran Jagruti
Rath Rally in Vapi, which was started off by our CM
Shri Narendra Modi in Bhavnagar.
We have celebrated world Ozone Day in many schools of Vapi and nearby places teaching children the
environmentally sound
best practices.
A Vapi Marathon was
o r g a n i z e d w i t h t h e
assistance of the collector.
We hosted and had
discussions with senior
office bearers of The Vatwa
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Industries Association at
CETP and discussed
v a r i o u s o p t i o n s o f
information sharing.
Meetings with various
potential Air and Water
po l lu ters have been
organized from time to time
and all matters related to
environment are seriously
dealt with in support of both
the environment and
industry. We wish to
ensure Vapi to be as clean
and possible and are
taking all measure to do
this, however keeping
industrial growth in mind
and sharing of best practices will enable us to resolve the environment
crisis.
A very sad incident, the collapse of our TSDF site was a big
embarrassment for VIA, however we managed to salvage the damage
to a great extent with help from all members and active support from
the various departments. The environment committee has been at the
forefront of damage control in this crisis.
We would like to take this opportunity to offer our sincere gratitude and
thanks for the guidance and support received from GPCB, Chairman,
MS, RO Local Office and Vigilance cell, Notified Office, GIDC, Schools
and Colleges of Vapi as well as the member industries and VWEMCL.
We further wish to improve our Environment committee and team and seek your valuable support and guidance in
strengthening the activities of this committee as well as VIA in general.
Best Regards
Mahesh Pandya Tushar ShahChairman Environment Committee Jt. Chairman Environment CommitteeVapi Industries Association Vapi Industries Association
QUOTEThe last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides the champion from someone else who is not a champion. That’s what most people lack, having the guts to go on and just say they’ll go through the pain no matter what happens. — Arnold Schwarzenegger
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EXPORT/IMPORT COMMITTEE
Interntational buyer seller meet organise at Vapi on
13/1/2013 in Hotel Fortune Galaxy. 39 oveseas
buyers from 19 different countries participated the
meet organised by VIA. CHEMEXIL Bombay has
supperted the meet.
Innagural ceremony was performed in the presence
of Ms.Nipurna Torvane (IPS) DSP of Bulsar Dist, Shri
Kanubhai Desai MLA Guj assembly and other
dignities were present.
Ms. Smita Sawant of CHEMEXIL was feliciated by
Lalit Kothari and Smit Patel export import commttee
of VIA during ingural ceremony of Internation
buyer/seller meet was held on 13/1/2013 at Hotel
Fortune Galaxy.
Mr. Lalit Kothari Chairman Export/Imort Committee
VIA addressing vote of thanks to all participatant in internation buyer/seller meet was held on 13/1/2013 at
Vapi organised by VIA.
TEXTILE COMMITTEE
Textile Committee of VIA organised three days
seminar in the month of April 2012 at VIA conference
hall jointly with M.S. University Baroda for various
subjects of ECO FRIENDLY processiong and key
benefits such as
1) Reduce water and energy consumption.
2) Reduce aqueous waste and off gases
3) Improve process efficiency.
4) Improve exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Prominent speakers addressed the seminars.
Shri Ashok Shukla President of VIA delivering his speech after the innagural ceremony of three days
Seminars on Eco friendly processing in textile sector arranged by Textile Committee of VIA with
M.S.University Baroda.
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TEXTILE COMMITTEE
VIA textile committee conducted ASDC examination of
SDC UK. A London base cherity international institute.
Examination was held in the month of May 2012 at VIA
conference hall covering area of colours, dyeing , printing ,
polymers and management. This examination strictly
adhared international standards.
All six papers were received from SDC London. SDC UK
has appointed Vapi Industries Associatin as its 4th
Chapter in India to conduct such examination.
Shri Ashok Shukla President of VIA,Shri Kanubhai Desai,
Shri A.K. Shah, Shri Mahesh Pandya and Shri Rajneesh
Anand delivering their blessing to candidates who
appeared in examination of SDC-UK.
After conducting ASDC examination in 3 day candidates
were given appreciation certificate from VIA .Textile
Committee members of VIA Lalit Arora, Lalit Kothari,
Hasmukh Shah,Dr. Sunil Marjadi Principal KBS college
and Srinivasan conductor of examination with stundets.
RESIDENTIAL AREA (GUNJAN) COMMITTEE & COE COMMITTEE
1. As a chairman of Tree Plantations committee - Gunjan residential area, planted maximum number of plants in
Gunjan area, and taken care of the same till the date.
2. Initiate the technical aspects to discuss on the floor and taken care to develop new methods to control COD
level at CETP.
3. Technical supports for laboratory and pilot scale work to reduce COD by method brought by Prof.Joshi & Prof.
Oza.
4. As Centre of Excellence Committee started initiatives to utilise facilities of COE and make it viable, at the same
time it benefits to the members. Meetings, discussions and practical work done at COE improved and start up
of pilot plant.
5. During period of Critical Pollution bane on Vapi, various actions taken by Technical committee, and worked on
ACID Bank Project, to handle the issues related to spend acids.
6. Attended and represented VIA at National Summit : Energy Efficiency in SMEs, New Delhi during 30-31 July-
2012.
7. Started initiatives to execute Textile Testing Lab at COE.
Best Regards
JAGDISH PARMAR & Dr. H M HIRPARA.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
IMPLEMENTATION OF K DOC, DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
K Doc, a document management software was purchased,
installed and implemented for better document handling and
management. With the implementation of this system every inward
document is stored in the computer server in digitalized format.
This helps in searching documents at a much faster pace than
searching the physical documents. The scope of any document
loss is also avoided completely as there is always a digital copy of
the document. This is one of the most significant and successful development from the IT perspective at VIA.
INSTALLATION OF COMPUTER SERVER AT VIA OFFICE 5.8.2011
A computer server (IBM) was installed and all the computers of VIA Office and VECC were connected through
LAN (Local Area Network). This gave easy accessibility of files from one user to another. Further the
digitalized documents are also saved in the server. The Office Bearers and the IT Committee members did the
inauguration of the server.
MEMBERSHIP CUM ELECTION SOFTWARE
IT committee and Membership committee have made a software for managing membership data, adding new
members, editing its membership details. This software can be used at time of VIA Election, so that process of
election can be done fast, easily. With the help of this software we can avoid the duplication of voting, and
other mistakes that can happen during the Elections.
QUOTEYou must have complete determination. The worst opponent you can come across is one whose aim has become an obsession. For instance, if a man has decided that he is going to bite off your nose no matter what happens to him in the process, the chances are he will succeed in doing it. He may be severely beaten up, too, but that will not stop him from carrying out his objective. That is the real fighter.— Bruce Lee
60“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” .. Oscar WildeVIA MOMENTS - VM 53
Published on the eve of 6th Global Industrial Summit (11th - 13th January, 2013)
GPCB and its all activities are reenergized
during last 3 years. It is firmly determined to eradicate,
pollution from our State. Therefore, strong decisions
are taken and strong policy is implemented against
polluters. Pollutant by-passers now do not dare to do so.
Awareness and pressure is created to run plants
properly, to follow correct practices and to implement
appropriate control measures. It is realised that now
past will not be repeated. Industry people and GPCB
staff are motivated to march toward clean and green
Gujarat. Many new initiatives are taken in this regard. A
few are stated below :
1. At CETP levels; by technical action plans and
strict monitoring, treated effluent parameters -
COD, BOD & NH3N-have been reduced by
more than 60% at many places. Efforts are
continued to further reduce the pollution.
2. Acidic effluent discharge is mostly controlled
and it is made neutral at almost all the places.
3. Effluent flow is regulated. Over-flowing of
khadis (ditches) is stopped. All flow is
regulated through pipelines or channels.
4. At individual ETP levels, hundreds of ETPs
have been upgraded to improve their
treatment results. Their pollution parameters
are also reduced. Further efforts are also
going on.
5. Air Pollution in industrial clusters is reduced by
more than 60% .
(A) At the front of PoIlution Control :
Dr. K. U. Mistry
Chairman
G.P.C.B. Initiatives
during last 3 years.
6. For observing blackness of smokes from
chimneys in main industrial clusters,
CCTV cameras have been installed and black
smoke emitters are continuously monitored to
run their boilers and APCM properly.
7. Directions are issued to install online
continuous monitoring system consisting of
sensors and transmitters for water and air
parameters as under:-
For treated wastewater-
Flow, pH, COD or TOC & NH3N
For air emission -
Flow, PM, SOx & NOx
As beginning, such directions are
issued to all common treatment facilities, all
Government factories, all co-operative giants
and having high hydraulic or pollution load.
Implementation is gathering momentum and
we hope gradually all polluting industries will
be on-line monitored.
8. Forms are designed and monthly information
is required uploaded on online XGN system by
Municipalities and Municipal Corporations
regarding municipal solid wastes (MSW)
generation, its collection, transportation,
treatment and safe disposal.
For this purpose, meetings and
discussions are conducted and directions are
issued. GUDC is also called for in this
regard.
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9. Similarly information form is designed in
respect of Bio-Medical Wastes (BMW)
treatment sites and monthly data is required
uploaded on online XGN system to monitor
such facilities.
Efforts in Para 8 and 9 above are helping in
controlling pollution due to MSW and BMW
respectively.
10. Acute problems of polluting Gasifiers at Morbi,
Ammonical nitrogen at Ankleshwar, Vatva etc
and illegal discharges or bypassing of
hazardous wastes or effluents at many places
have been dealt with strictly and controlled
effectively. Some grossly polluting units are
closed down permanently.
11. Implementation policy is made strict. Habitual
offenders and more polluting industries were
punished by closure orders till compliance and
deposition of bank-guarantees before
revocation.
12. To help small industries for pollution control,
new CETPs have been sanctioned -at Narol,
Palsana, Sarigam, Jetpur etc.
13. By fast action plans and their implementation
and presentation at the Central govt.,
moratorium on new projects at Vapi,
Junagadh and Bhavnagar was lifted and
pollution level at Vatva, Ahmedabad and
Ankleshwar is also effectively reduced.
14. Policy of taking bank-guarantee for
compliance from BMW treatment units and
issuing closure to defaulting health, care units
is introduced. This helps in getting
implementation of BMW Rules.
15. Industries using unauthorized fuel (chindri,
plastic, jari wastes, tyre-dust, petcoke etc) are
issued closure orders for strict compliance
and they are directed to use authorized fuel
only.
16. Strict monitoring of surprise sample checking
of industries on ECP channel at Padra
compelled polluting industries to turn down
toward compliance.
17. Engineering colleges are involved in pollution
sampling and analysis in addition to the
monitoring by GPCB staff. This has driven
many polluting industries to upgrade their
ETPs.
18. Bypass pipelines are detected and eradicated
from ground to stop such type of malpractices.
19. Many industries are directed to send their
incinerable wastes for co processing at
cement mills. Cement mills are also convinced
to come forward for more and more co
processing of waste in their kilns.
20. Plastic waste from paper mills at Vapi is also
diverted for coprocessing in cement kilns.
21. Long-pending issue of coloured water from
Jetpur textile units is resolved by breaking
illegal washing ghats, insisting for legal
washing ghats, directing for two new CETPs
and opening new GPCB office for Jetpur area
exclusively.
22. Problem of Ammonical nitrogen from CPC
blue pigment manufacturers was handled
technically and they were directed to send
their effluent at Bhavnagar for reusing to make
their product.
23. Problem of high COD effluent from many
industries at Ankleshwar, Vatva, Vadodara,
Vapi etc was attended by suggesting use of
MEE and other control measures.
24. Problem of spent solvent and its illegal
discharge was solved by diverting it to
consented reusers only.
25. Directions are issued to Ahmedabad
Municipal Corporation to stop waste throwing
in kharicut canal and providing new pipeline
for Danilimda and Narol area for effluent and
sewage disposal.
26. Dahej Industry Association and GIDC are
advised to make provision of CETP before
discharging effluent in common pipe
conveyance.
27. Insistence is continued to use natural gas
instead of coal to control air pollution. Rising
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price of natural gas is creating difficulty for
industries and resistance to overcome.
28. National awards are received bv GPCB for its
best efforts for e-governance. ISO 9001 and
14001 certificates are also achieved from BIS.
Also achieved NABL certification for Central
Laboratory at Gandhinagar.
29. More and more industries are directed for `
zero discharge' or to opt for nonpolluting
product.
30. Commorn treatment facilities are inspected by
newly designed inspection form for minute
observations.
1. GPCB infrastructure expanded during last 3
years. New offices opened at nine places to
control pollution from shorter distance and to
serve the society at their district places. 49
new officers and 68 data entry operators
recruited and 21 new vehicles purchased for
fast administration.
2. Concept of Help desk, Environmental Clinic
and proactive programs is introduced in all
(22) GPCB offices to help industrialists to
upload their applications and to solve group
compliance problems so that closure may not
become necessary and legal compliance is
achieved by helping and cooperative efforts.
3. Use of Gujarati language (instead of English
only) is inducted in office files and all
correspondence with the general public. Use
of English is continued where there is no
alternative or it is otherwise required. All
instructions for entry and inspection, for
pollution control, legal notices and orders are
now issued to concerns in their own language.
This has given great relief and ease to small
and medium scale industry people. They,
therefore, feel comfortable with GPCB
administration.
4. Waiting or detention time of visitors is greatly
reduced. They now need to come between 3
to 6 pm only and all of them are attended
during this time. By this change, office work is
(B) At the front of Administration Control :
now carried out calmly during 10.30 am to 3
pm.
5. Online reporting system-XGN-is upgraded in
many directions and it is now made more
informative and more useful to users.
6. Many forms are designed to get exact
information of production, resource and
energy utilization, waste generation,
treatment and disposal and various types of
statutory compliance. Now ready compilation
of such information has become directly
useful to all officers for their planning and
getting fast compliance.
7. Wastes data bank is expanding for their
reusers and recyclers
8. Laboratories at Head Office and other oflices
are being expanded and equipped with latest
instruments for fast sampling, analysis and
results.
9. 212 officers were sent for training during last 3
years in India and abroad to increase their
knowledge and capability for environmental
protection.
10. Looking to our industrial growth, project
proponents are convinced for MoUs to create
new common facilities for pollution reduction
for better future.
11. Cleaner production options are now
suggested with CTEs to new applicants. An
appeal letter from Hon. Chief Minister Shri
Narendrabhai Modi is also sent with each CTE.
12. CSR monitoring cell is created at Head Office
to see compliance of these conditions in
granted environmental clearances.
13. Detailed compliance is now called for in
specified format under MSW and BMW Rules.
This will make our State more clean and green.
14. System of receiving all payments to GPCB is
now made through bank. No person is
required to come to our office to give cheque
or draft. Direct payment through Bank facility
is made effective to pay fees for water cess
and various applications including analysis
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Man is born of food,Food is of plants,
Plants are of earth, Earth is of water,
Water is of air, Air is of space-and
Space is of God.
One, who ignores thistogetherness of life,perishes. Therefore,
Protect the Air, Water, Earth and Plants all elements of the God. They will protect you.
Protect the Environment
charges to the Board.
15. By requiring on-line information for pollution
control and online display of pollution
parameters, awareness is increased and
industries now feel that they are `zrnder
camera ' and they cannot run their industry
without effective pollution control measures.
16. Many programs have been conducted with
Gujarat Cleaner Production Centre (GCPC) in
different GIDCs of the State to train workers
for operating ETP Man is b & APCM efficiently.
17. Different State Pollution Control Boards
contact us to see our on-line system and other
new initiatives.
18. Complaint receipt, inquiry
and reply system is also now
m a d e o n - I i n e f o r
transparency and good
governance.
19. Income and Applications to
Board have been increased
because o f improved
administration in all offices
of the Board.
20. More and more informative
literature is being published
and circulated by the Board
for public awareness and
the i r co -ope ra t i on i n
pollution contrul. Examples
are kite festival, Ganpati-
Visarjan, Navarati, Diwali -
festival etc.
21. Bank guarantee policy is revised for receiving
good response from industries coming
forward for compliance.
22. Guidelines for preparation of EIA reports is
revised in 2012 and freely given to new project
proponents.
23. Environment awareness programs are
conducted for school and college students
also.
24. New Head Office building of the Board was
made completed and inaugurated on 6-4-
2012 by our Hon. Chief Minister Shri
Narendrabhai Modi. This is a unique green
building in the country running totally on solar
energy of 80 KW. Visitors feel more comfort
and best environment in this new office.
25. Monthly meetings of regional and other
officers are made more interesting, interactive,
knowledge - sharing, fruitful and inspiring in
addition to, statistical monitoring for disposal
of pending work.
26. To increase more employment in the field of
environment at ITI level, tie-up is made with
Employment Department of
the State and Board is
helping for placement in
industries.
27. It is planned to give portable
pollution parameter sensors
to the Board officers so that
important parameters can
directly be measured. This
will give instant results for
quick decision.
28. Board staff is motivated to act as
friend, philosopher and
guide toward industry
people and properly guiding
them for necessary control
measures and to run their
plants effectively.
29. More output of work performance is being
achieved by non-bureaucratic, fearless and
homely atmosphere at Head Office. Officers
come forward to say or report truth and work
fearlessly.
30. New periodical of GPCB is commenced to
publish news and articles on environmental
issues.
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ROAD SWEEPERS IN INDIA : BOON OR BANE
The Government of India has allocated essential services to
municipal corporations, which include s lid waste management,
sewer manage ent and road sweeping, and they are solely
responsible for these: The corporations either carry out road
sweeping by themselves by procuring machines or they give
sweeping contracts to private parties. Hence, the trend in India is
mixed.
Getting the work done
Few municipal corporations prefer to sweep roads by themselves.
Generally, they prefer to award contracts to private sweeping
contractors. However, these contracts do not have very clearly
defined guidelines. Currently, roads in major metro cities like
Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata are maintained by contractors, whereas,
Chennai remains an exception, having, procured its own road
sweepers But, m smaller towns across the nation, municipal
workers continue to manually sweep the streets and collect waste.
Consequently, the workers are directly exposed to waste and dust,
which in turn cause occupational ailments.
Mechanised cleaning
The advent of mechanised cleaning in India changed the standards
and norms for the management of municipal solid waste in
industrialised countries, and it has had a significant impact on the
occupational health hazards of the municipal workers. But, in
developing countries like India, solid waste management that
includes sweeping is yet to be mechanised. Moreover, the handfui
of cities that have mechanised sweeping are not happy and find that
more problems have been created than have been solved.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) introduced mechanised
sweeping in 2011 for the city roads. Around 20 state-of-the-art
mechanised sweeping machines were procured for the 1 2 zones of
MCD. The model of this projett involved awarding contracts with the
condition that the maintenance of the machines will be the
contractors' responsibility.
The sweeping machines were imported and equipped with dust-
carrying tanks. The machines were to sweep the roads at night.
These machines also have water-sprinklers for dust suppression
and were of two types - one for roads that are 60-1 00 feet wide and
another for those roads that are over 1 00 feet wide.
However, ever since it's been introduced, mechanised cleaning has
received more brickbats than bouquets. The common complaint is
that it hasn't been effective in keeping the streets clean as the roads
ar~ often potholed. Therefore, mechanised cleaning often needs to
be followed by manual cleaning. lVot only are the machines very
expensive - each machine cost around Rs 50 lakh they are perhaps
not customised for Indian roads. Besides, there have been
complaints about malfunctioning at frequent intervals.
Road sweepers - a brief
Is it simplistic to blame the machines' incompatibility rather than
accept the wrong methods of using and maintaining them, besides,
of course, the bad road conditions? According to one media report,
the 28 sweeping machines that were procured at a heavy cost
seemed to create ~ust clouds while sweeping; as a result, thejob
was not up to the mark. It turned out that dirt often does not get
sucked into ~he collection tanks. And this is because the rollers
rotate but the vacuum does not function. The m chines were
supposed to prevent such a problem; ut, obviously that was not the
case.
The purpose behind introducing mechanised cleaning was to be
less dependent on manual sweeping. When it was being introduced,
Delhi Mayor Rajni Abbi had said, "We have a large area to clean and
with limited manpower can't carry out manual sweeping, especially
of main roads. The mechanical sweepers will be used on roads
wider than 60 feet."
Due to the failure of mechanised cleaning, now the sanitation staff
manually cleans the roads with brooms, after which the machines
are used. The objective behind the introduction of these machines
was also to transport the swept-up dust and waste directly to landfill
sites. But here too, the complaint is that the machines often
malfunction and spread the dust and waste everywhere.
It’s a no-win situation where the corporation blames the contractors,
who in turn blame the corporation and road conditions. According to
the contractors, the roads are often potholed and hence the
machines can't reach inside. The answer is actually somewhere in
between.
A different perspective
Going by ail this, it seems that the Indian road sweeping industry is
still at a nascent stage, and the initial performance by these
imported road sweeping machines has created an impression that
mechanised sweeping is not suitable for India given the condition of
its roads. No amount of mechanisation can help tidy up a stretch of
road that has several pot holes, which gather dust and debris
extensively.
However, from a different perspective, where we are lacking is
perhaps in the proper selection of these machines. For one, the
design of the sweeping machines must be strictly regulated by
health and safety norms; their in-built features also must be
compliant with regulations. Besides, proper training of the
operators must be made mandatory. Finally, the corporatians
should include competence testing and certification in any
purchase or hire package.
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"We have not gone for the right machines suitable to Indian
