Introduction:

The RAJKOT ENGINEERING ASSOCIATION (REA) Is an organization of the various Engineering Industries situated In Rajkot. It was founded In the Pro-independence Era In 1943 under the name and style of Rajkot Manufacturers' Association. Rajkot Manufacturers Association and Rajkot Industrial Organization (which was constituted later to take care of the Interests of manufacturers other than Foundries) were merged In the year 1963 and renamed as Rajkot Engineering Association with a membership of about 100 units. It Is Incorporated under Bombay Non-Trading Corporation Act, 1959 and Association Is considered to be one of the largest Engineering Association In Gujarat with a membership of 968 unites 99% of which are small scale Industries.

Objectives:

The objective of the REA Is to help Its members for the promotion and development of their manufacturing activities. The association provides very useful services of distribution of Coke and Pig Iron as well as other product required by Rajkot Industries as and when necessary on no profit no loss basis to the member units. Its annual turnover Is around ft. 20 Crores.

The Association In accordance with Its objectives conducts activities for better growth and prosperity of the Industry and trade and In Interest of Its member. It Inter-acts with various State and Central Government Departments like Finance 'Ministry, Ministry of Commerce, Director General of Foreign Trade, State Government, Central Excise, Customs etc. to sort out any difficulties members may find In conducting their business In respect of the above Govt. Departments. The Association Is representative of about 6000 members directly or Indirectly.

Activities and Achievements:

The REA has been recognized as an accredited representative body of Small Scale Industries of Rajkot. The Association has established a good rapport with various authorities of State and Central Government and It has representation of various Advisory committees and technical Institutions.

Some of the specific matters achieved during the beginning of 1998-99 In case of SSI Sector are Enhancement of Central Excise Exemption limit from Rs. 30 Lac to Rs. 50 Lac, exemption from filing of yearly declaration upto Rs. 40 Lac turn over from Central Government as well as reduction of sales tax In diesel engine & parts from 6% to 4%, Hydraulic Jack for tractor trailer from 12% to 40% from State Government.

Publication:

The Association publishes a monthly Bulletin since June 1977 under Registration No. 11176/67 and has ever since provided detailed statistics and reliable Information on foreign and domestic Industries, development In technical know-how, now markets and economic and financial news. REA also publishes the directory of the registered members every 2 or 3 years.

Affiliation and Honorary Consultants:

The Association Is affiliated to various apex Organizations like Confederation Of Indian Industry, Federation of Associations of Small Industries of India, Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Indian Diesel engine Manufacturers Associations, Indian Coal Merchants association, Gujarat International Trade Promotion Council etc.

Seminar:

The Association Is holding seminars on the subjects of common Interest to members like Management, Export, Technology Upgradation, Internet, etc.

General :

The Association has also developed a very good rapport with the Media about our achievements as well as grievances are highlighted so that they can reach the proper authorities as well as enlighten the trade and Industry.

We appreciate the co-operation and assistance being received from time to time from the relevant Government agencies to achieve the goal.