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SME Chamber Of India

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Care Ratings

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Asia Pragati Capfin Ltd

Knowledge Partners
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MAHARASHTRA ECONOMIC SUMMIT
Theme: “Sustainable Growth of Maharashtra – A Road Ahead”
and

Golden Jubilee Celebration
of the formation of
Maharashtra State

5th Annual Day Celebration of Maharashtra Industrial & Economic Development Association (MIEDA)

Presentation of “Y.B. Chavan Memorial Awards for Excellence” and “MIEDA Awards”

On Friday, 12th March 2010 at Hotel Grand Hyatt, Mumbai

MINUTE – TO – MINUTE PROGRAM

09.00 hrs 10.00hrs Registration and Networking
INAUGURAL SESSION : 10.00 hrs – 12.00 hrs
10.00 hrs
Arrival of H. E. Governor
10.05 hrs
Arrival at the Conference Hall
10.05 hrs 10.15 hrs
Welcome and Introductory Address by Shri. Chandrakant Salunkhe – President,
Maharashtra Industrial and Economic Development Association (MIEDA)
10.15 hrs 10.20 hrs
Inauguration of the Summit by lighting of lamp by H. E. Governor and other dignitaries
10.20 hrs 10.25 hrs
Mr. Joseph Massey is MD & CEO - MCX Stock Exchange Ltd.
10.25 hrs 10.35 hrs
Dr. Pawan Goenka, President, Automotive Sector - Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd.
10.35 hrs 10.42 hrs
Mr. Ajit Gulabchand – CMD, Hindustan Construction Company Ltd.
10.42 hrs 10.55 hrs
Prof. Suresh Tendulkar – Former Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister ( Will speak about “Y.B. Chavan Memorial Awards for Excellence” )
  • Awards Presentation Ceremony - “Y.B. Chavan Memorial Awards for Excellence” & “MIEDA Awards”
  • Launching of the website – “Doing Business in Maharashtra”
  • 2nd Maharashtra Economic Summit and Global Investors Meet scheduled on 12th - 13th March, 2011, Mumbai.
10.55 hrs 11.15 hrs
Speech by Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia – Dy. Chairman, Planning Commission, Govt. of India
11.15 hrs 11.35 hrs
Speech by Mr. Ashok Chavan – Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra
11.35 hrs 11.55 hrs
Address by Chief Guest H. E. Mr. K. Sankaranarayanan – Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra
11.55 hrs 12.00 hrs
Vote of thanks by Mr. V. K. Venkatachalam – Secretary General, MIEDA
PLENARY SESSION–I : 12.00 hrs – 13.45 hrs
“Sustaining Maharashtra’s Position as the Preferred Investment Destination”
12.00 hrs 12.10 hrs
Chairman of the Session
Mr. G. N. Bajpai – Former Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
12.10 hrs 12.25 hrs
Speakers
Dr. Ajit Ranade – Head, Corporate Economics Cell, Aditya Birla Group
“Opportunities for Investment and Business Alliances”
12.25 hrs 12.40 hrs
Mr. D. R. Dogra – Managing Director & CEO, CARE Ratings
“Risk Assessment in Infrastructure Projects”
12.40 hrs 12.55 hrs
Mr. Azeez Khan – Principal Secretary, (Industries), Government of Maharashtra
“Role of Government of Maharashtra in maintaining industrial leadership”
12.55 hrs 13.10 hrs
Mr. Rajendra Shende – Head, OzonAction, United Nations Environment Programme, DTIE, Paris
“Powering People with Green economy through Renewable Energy”
13.10 hrs 13.25 hrs
Mr. Sunil Tatkare – Hon’ble Minister for Finance & Planning, Government of Maharashtra
“The present economic scenario of Maharashtra and future Growth Opportunities”
13.25 hrs 13.40 hrs
Followed by Panel discussion and Questions
13.40 hrs 13.45 hrs
Vote of thanks by Mr. V. K. Venkatachalam – Secretary General, MIEDA
13.45 hrs 14.15 hrs
Networking Lunch Break
PLENARY SESSION –II : 14.15 hrs – 16.15 hrs
“Accelerated Growth of Maharashtra – Opportunities in Infrastructure & Industry”
14.15 hrs 14.25 hrs
Chairman of the Session
Mr. Prashant Nagre – Head, Pharmaceuticals, Sterling Biotech Ltd.
14.25 hrs 14.40 hrs
Speakers
Mr. Rajesh Kothari – Managing Director, AlfAccurate Advisors Pvt. Ltd.
“Investors Perspective on Infrastructure Sector in India”
14.40 hrs 14.55 hrs
Mr. Alwyn Bowden – CEO, Essar Projects Ltd.
“Public Private Partnership to improve infrastructure development”
14.55 hrs 15.10 hrs
Mr. Amitabh Kant – CEO, Delhi - Mumbai Industrial Corridor
“Opportunities for Infrastructural development and Industrialisation”
15.10 hrs 15.25 hrs
Mr. Sanjay Sethi – Development Commissioner (Industry), Government of Maharashtra
“Industrialisation in rural areas – Opportunities for Investment”
15.25 hrs 15.40 hrs
Mr. Yashwant Bhave – Chairperson, Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AREA)
“ Economic Regulation of Airports – Level Playing Field”
15.40 hrs 15.55 hrs
Mr. S. S. Kohli – Chairman & Managing Director, India Infrastructure Finance Co. Limited
“Challenges and Prospects for Financing Infrastructural Projects”
15.55 hrs 16.10 hrs
Followed by Panel Discussion and Questions
16.10 hrs 16.15 hrs
Vote of thanks by Ms. Sonali Tipre – Committee Member, MIEDA and CEO, Margin’s View Management Services
16.15 hrs 16.30 hrs
Networking Tea Break
PLENARY SESSION –III : 16.30 hrs – 18.00 hrs
“Creating Opportunities for Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth of Maharashtra”
16.30 hrs 16.40 hrs
Chairman of the Session
Mr. A. Rameshkumar – MD & CEO, Asia Pragati Capfin Pvt. Ltd.
16.40 hrs 16.55 hrs
Speakers
Mr. Nanasaheb Patil – Principal Secretary (Agriculture & Horticulture), Govt. of Maharashtra
“Agriculture and Agro Food Processing Industry: Unlocking the potential”
16.55 hrs 17.10 hrs
H. E. Mr. Peter Beckingham – British Deputy High Commissioner of Mumbai
“The expectations from the Government of Maharashtra to maintain an improved and exemplary law and order situation to create confidence amongst the investors and foreign tourists”
17.10 hrs 17.25 hrs
Mr. Viren Mehta – Director, Ernst & Young Pvt. Ltd.
“Inclusive Growth and Balanced Regional Development of Maharashtra - Strategies & Initiatives”
17.25 hrs 17.40 hrs
Mr. Akshay Patel – Vice President, IL & FS Cluster Development Initiative Limited.
“Cluster Development Initiatives in Maharashtra and Way forward”
17.40 hrs 17.55 hrs
Mr. Mitya New – Managing Director, Dow Jones Consulting India Pvt. Ltd.
“Opportunities in Maharashtra and India”

Followed by Panel Discussion and Questions
17.55 hrs 17.57 hrs
Vote of thanks by Mr. S. Maheshkumar – General Secretary, MIEDA
17.57 hrs 18.00 hrs
Closing Remarks by
Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe – President, MIEDA
18.00 hrs
End of the Summit

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