Activities

Activities - Central Office

The Central Office does the administrative work for ISSPA. Additionally, the Central Office, under the guidance of the President, publishes a quarterly magazine, INTERLINK, giving updates on the industry. The Central office also circulates to all Members important notifications issued by Government of India regarding Central Excise and all matters related to the industry which are under the purview of the Central Government.

The Central office, under the guidance of the President, holds a Conference every two years, in different parts of the country, to afford an opportunity for all Members to meet. At such Conferences, talks are arranged on technological and management subjects. The Members are encouraged to actively participate in these Conferences, which have been very successful in meeting the objective of upgradation of the participant's technology and managerial skills, induction into emerging trends, interaction with other Members, etc. The Central office also participates in various exhibitions and all India events, to promote the objectives of the Association.

The Central office has also commenced interaction with similar Associations in other countries and it is hoped that such an interaction will lead to mutually beneficial relations in the interest of the industry.

Activities - Regional Office

The Regions had regular meetings of their Regional Committees and deals with difficulties faced by members, where necessary having recourse to legal processes. The Regions too organize, for the benefit of their Regional members conferences and workshops on technical and management subjects.

Where necessary, the Central office takes up cost escalation of inputs with Government or other relevant authorities and the Regions perform a similar function on behalf of the Association if the authority concerned falls within their jurisdiction.