No.5(10)/2010-MA
1st
Sept., 2010
Participation of O/o DC
(MSME) in Intermoda
International Apparel & Textile Fair,
1. The Office of DC (MSME) is participating in the said fair
being organised by India
Trade Promotion organisation (ITPO),
New Delhi for covering wide range of products like Apparel, Textiles, Leather
Garments, Men’s, Women’s & Children’s Garments, Fashion Accessories and
Small Leather Goods.
2.
The principle objectives of Intermoda International
Apparel & Textile Fair,
3.
The objectives of O/o, DC (MSME)’s participation in this fair are to strengthen
bilateral trade and promote Indian products & technologies and also
identifying areas of exports in
4.
As per the proposed amendment in the present SSI-MDA guidelines, all the
willing participants of micro small entrepreneurs required to deposit 50
percent space rent at the time of booking of the stall for the respective fair.
Therefore, the Micro & Small entrepreneurs of general category will now be
required to pay 50 percent space rent at the time of booking of the space. For
women & SC/ST entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs of NE Region need to
pay 50 percent space rental charges as security deposit at the time of
booking of space which will be refundable to them (provided if the total space
rent booked by the unit is within limit of Rs. 1.25 lakh) after participation in the fair. On the other hand if
the total space rent of any unit owned by women/SC/ST entrepreneur and
entrepreneurs of north eastern region cross the upper reimbursement limit of Rs. 1.25 lakh, in that case
security amount to the tune of 50 percent of Rs. 1.25
lakh i.e. Rs. 62,500/- will
be returned to them after participation in the fair. In the event of
non-participation in the fair, the security deposit will be forfeited. It is,
therefore, suggested that in the case of unit owned by women or SC/ST candidate
or belongs to owner of NE region, two DDs, one of Rs. 62,500/- and another of value equivalent to the excess
amount of space rent crossing the limit of Rs. 1.25 lakh may be taken from the respective participating
unit. All the relevant payment received in the form of DDs is required to be forwarded to the headquarters office
along with the application and other relevant documents for taking further
necessary action.
5.
ITPO, New Delhi has informed that the tentative space rent per booth (3.6m x
3.6m) for the above fair is _files/image001.gif){kind=small}
1,00,000 plus service tax @
10.30%, without shipment facility. Each participating unit is
required to book one build up booth of size 3.6m x 3.6m as mentioned above.
It may also be made clear to the participating units that space would be
provided on the basis of first cum first serve, lay-out plan, location
& availability of space etc., at Fair/ Exhibition site and the decision
of the MSME Officer deputed to the Fair/ Exhibition shall be last and final and
binding on participants. However, if any unit is provided less/more space then
what they have booked, they shall be refunded/ charged proportionate amount as
space hiring charges. Further it is to be mentioned that once the space rent
has been paid by the unit according to the above guidelines and Office of DC
(MSME) has conveyed the request for space booking for the unit to the ITPO, the
refund of the space rent can not be possible to the individual unit even if
they do not participate.
6.
Since considerable importance is being attached to the participation of Office
of DC (MSME) in the above fair, you are requested to kindly assist, motivate
and select the manufacturing Small & Micro enterprises registered with DIC/
DI as a manufacturing unit as per display product profile. The criteria for
selection/participation of entrepreneurs should primarily be based on the quality
of product to be showcased, with entrepreneurs producing superior quality
products to be given preference. However, the quality of the product preferably
be of international standards or units having ISO: 9000/ 14000 certification.
7.
The willing participatory unit required to submit the requisite DD along with
copy of DIC registration certificate as a permanent manufacturing unit, proof
of women, SC/ST entrepreneur, copy of the passport of the representative of the
unit and application with request of actual amount of space required to be
booked for the unit.
8.
You are advised to select the small & micro manufacturing units and collect
50 percent of the space rent as per the instructions given in point No. 4 above
from participating entrepreneurs on or before last date i.e. 30th
September, 2010 as it will be difficult for this office to book space
if the proposal is not received by 30th September, 2010.
The amount of 50 percent of space rental charges and security deposit shall be
sent to Headquarters through DD as mentioned in point 4 above and should be
prepared in favour of PAO (MSME), New Delhi along
with list of participating units.
9.
A Copy of the proforma for passport particulars and
application form to be submitted to ITPO for participation in fair and
exhibition abroad are enclosed for representatives who are likely to visit the
fair. The filled up proforma may be forwarded to this
office (in duplicate) as early as possible along with copy of their valid
passport.
10.
It is also requested that the participating units may please be advised to
send the passport particulars of their two representatives along with the copy
of their valid passport for recommendation of Visa etc. to ensure at least one
representative may visit the fair due to unforeseen circumstances. It also
please be noted that once name of person forwarded by the respective unit as a
representative of their unit in the respective fair, it will not be possible to
change the name in the later stage.
11.
The selected units will be reimbursed of the airfare as per the guidelines
subject to maximum reimbursement ceiling of Rs. 1.25 lakh (including space rent and airfare) after participation
in Fair/ Exhibition on the basis of submission of claim by their representative
whose name has been approved by this office.
12.
The recommending MSE units may please be also indicated whether they belong
to SC/ST/ Women entrepreneurs or from north eastern region along with
supporting documents.
13.
Entrepreneurs are permitted for availing the benefit
under SSI MDA scheme for participation in the International Trade fair and
reimbursing their claim only once in a financial year irrespective of the
number of units they own.
14.
In case of any NGO, HSGs, other
non profit entity etc. managed by Women Entrepreneurs and is engaged in
manufacture activity by employing only economically poor & weaker groups of
women workers for supporting their livelihood will also be considered as Women
Entrepreneur provided they are registered or have filed with DIC as a MSE unit.
15.
The selected units must carry a catalogue of the product manufacturing by them
and preferably it should prepare in the language of host country and English.
For
Details Contact:
- ShriDipak Chanda,
Deputy DIRECTOR (MA), O/o. DC (MSME),
Tel. No. 01123062249; Fax :
23062241
- Shri Vijay Garge, Asstt. Director
(Mech.), MSME – DI,
Tel. No. 0731 2540659; Cell No. 09425349589; Fax :
0731 2540723
For
Passport Particulars Click Here