On 10th May,2022 the Environment Committee of Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry organized the Inauguration Programme of GCCI Environment Help Desk at GCCI premises. Shri A.V. Shah, Member Secretary, Gujarat Pollution Control Board inaugurated the Environment Helpdesk.
Shri Hemant Shah, President, Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry welcomed the dignitaries and informed about the efforts being made by GCCI to resolve the environmental related issues of industries. Shri Yogesh Parikh, Chairman, Environment Committee of GCCI explained how the Helpdesk will be helpful to the industries seeking environment clearance in Gujarat.
Shri A.V. Shah, Member Secretary, Gujarat Pollution Control Board inaugurated the Helpdesk and subsequently addressed the 55+ participants who actively participated physically and through virtual mode. He mentioned that Environment Clinics were started at Association level in the beginning and the concept was later expanded in view of the increasing needs of the industries. He explained that an Environment Helpdesk was very much needed at GCCI since the very purpose of the Chamber is to provide guidance and support to the industries as the nodal body across Gujarat. He added that this Environment Helpdesk at GCCI will not only focus on Xtended Green Node (XGN) application related matters but will act as an overall link between GPCB and the industries across the State for other matters related to Environment also such as providing information about recent changes in acts, new facilities started by GPCB and providing training to new industries for Environment related matters. He also appealed to all Associations to start such Helpdesk at their premises, so that member industries can get timely guidance directly and can save huge costs and efforts.
Shri A.V. Shah also suggested that several training sessions should be organized by GCCI jointly with GPCB as part of this initiative. He suggested that a session should be organized to discuss and resolve technical/process related issues of industries by inviting subject experts. He also suggested an awareness session on recent changes and interpretation of applicable laws related to Environment.
Shri Pathik Patwari, Sr. Vice President, GCCI assured to make necessary efforts to effectively fulfill the suggested objectives set out for the Environment Helpdesk and concluded the event by proposing the vote of thanks.
