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Profile of Gujarat Dyestuff Manufacturers Association

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BANGALORE,INDIA:

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 Name: Mr. Shankerbhai Patel

 Designation: President

 Association : Gujarat Dyestuff Manufacturers Association (GDMA)

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Association Profile:

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Established in the year 1962, The Gujarat Dyestuff Manufacturers Association (GDMA) has made spectacular progress during the period of last 47 years and has been playing a dynamic role in protecting, promoting and consolidating the position of Dyestuff Industries in Gujarat. In the context of globalisation, liberalisation and privatisation, the mission and vision of GDMA is Growing to Serve and Serving to Grow.





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It has emerged as an apex body representing 80% dyestuff manufacturers of Gujarat contributing approx. 60% of the total exports of the Country which works out to approx. Rs. 6700 crores in the year 2008-09 and is on track to achieve Rs. 8000 crores as estimated in the action plan during the year 2009-2010.Started with 7 members, GDMA has grown into a gigantic Association today comprising more than 1025 unit members on its roll and is having large servicing base within Ahmedabad & Mofussil area.





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In view of the objectivity and impartiality displayed by the Association in tackling the problems of the members, its considered views, suggestions and opinions are sought, heard and valued by the authorities at all levels i.e. local, state and central. Even on vital issues delegation of Association meet periodically with State as well as Central Government Ministers concerned for resolving the problems.





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GDMA has always displayed a flayer for innovation which has culminated into the organization of several landmark events, programs and activities such as seminars, exhibitions, workshops, round table conferences, open houses and interactive sessions on a multitude of vital issues and subjects relating to project and deliberate over major issues affecting the growth of dyestuff industries.





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The most outstanding and noteworthy service rendered by the Association is in the field of pollution control in Gujarat. GDMA presents Export Awards, Trophies and Certificate of Merit every year to recognize and motivate the members.





GDMA is affiliated to and closely associated with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI), Federation of Association of Small Industries of India  (FASII), The Dyestuffs Manufacturers’ Association of India (DMAI), Basic Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Export Promotion Council (Chemexcil), Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) and Federation of Industries and Associations (FIA).





Activities of GDMA

GDMA has one of the best produced Quarterly House Journal called GDMA Bulletin which is circulated amongst all of its Members, to the key Officials in the Government Policy making Bodies and all others related with the Industry. It also gives a wide publicity to various important Government Notifications governing the Industry on all the aspects of the Trade.



GDMA annually recognizes the outstanding performances of its member units and gives Awards and Certificate of Merit to its Members for best Export performances and earning of maximum Foreign Exchange.



GDMA has rich library known as JCI Group Library for its Members having valuable collection of books from National and International Publishers on subject related to the Industry.



GDMA has also arranged study tour to various countries to educate the members of their association.



GDMA from the year 2008-09 GDMA has constituted a Young Entrepreneur Committee (YEC) to provide platform to the young entrepreneurs by encouraging them to take active participation in the activities of GDMA and since then it has been working efficiently and effectively for the betterment of the Members by organizing various interactive and entertainment programs.