The Rubber Board Chairperson, Sheela Thomas, on Tuesday stressed on the need to create sustainability in rubber manufacturing.
Inaugurating the Kerala Rubber Convention 2011 that was organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Ms. Thomas said that although the state has been a frontrunner in terms of production of natural rubber, it has failed to achieve its potential in the industry. “The non-tyre sector of the rubber industry continues to struggle in the market. The Cost-effectiveness and competitiveness of the products should be sustained. Moreover, high standards of quality should also be maintained in the industry. We can never come competitive without ensuring good quality. Consequently, good returns for products are necessary in ensuring interest among rubber growers.
She expressed optimism that participants of the Kerala Rubber Convention would emerge at milestones (in devising sustainable methods in the rubber manufacturing industry) that could be attained within a definite period of time. “The convention should also throw ideas towards the formulation of the 12th Five-year plan,” said Ms. Thomas.
In his opening remarks, Chairman of the CII Kerala State Council Jose Dominic pointed out that greater efforts must be made to develop the manufacturing industry in the state by making utmost utilisation of the available resources and market opportunities.
Kerala Rubber Convention chairman K.T. Thomas said that such programmes would provide a platform for discussing the various business opportunities provided by the rubber manufacturing and processing industry.
A.V. George, Chairman of the CII Kottayam Zonal Council delivered the concluding remarks.
Various plenary sessions were held as part of the programme. Prominent dignitaries who had participated in the sessions include Consul General of Thailand Dr. Paisan Maraprygsavan, Consul General of Malaysia Anuar Kasman, Indonesian Trade Promotion Director Aksamil Khair; Managing Director of Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. Pankaj Kapoor; Director-General of Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association Rajiv Budhraja; and Rubber Research Institute of India Director Dr. James Jacob.
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