Surat : SGCCI inks MoU with KCCI to boost food processing industry in south Gujarat

Surat : In a significant move set to bolster the food processing industry in Surat and South Gujarat, the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) and the Knowledge Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) have formally sealed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). This strategic alliance aims to foster robust industrial ties, enabling food processors in South Gujarat to expand sales avenues and forge partnerships with KCCI members nationwide.

Under the aegis of the SGCCI Global Connect Mission 84 initiative, the MoU was inked between SGCCI and KCCI, marking a pivotal step towards empowering local food processing entrepreneurs. Ramesh Vaghasia, President of SGCCI, highlighted that this collaboration with KCCI will provide a platform for industrialists associated with the food processing industry in South Gujarat, notably Surat, to engage with KCCI members and enhance the promotion of their products.

Vaghasia emphasized that the joint efforts of both chambers of commerce will entail organizing developmental programs tailored for the food processing industry. These initiatives will focus on guiding entrepreneurs regarding government schemes, subsidies, and global export opportunities. The concerted endeavor will aim to orient the food processing units of South Gujarat towards becoming export-oriented entities.

Speaking about the SGCCI Global Connect Mission 84 project’s objectives, Vaghasia underscored its aim to fortify the Indian economy. He shed light on the creation of an online international portal under this project, specifically designed to augment exports.

Dhaval Rawal, Chairman of Knowledge Chamber of Commerce and Industry, reiterated their commitment to connecting KCCI members nationwide with the Mission 84 project. He emphasized their concerted efforts to ensure maximum benefits accrue to the food processing industry through this collaboration.