Gurgaon Industrial Association (GIA) is an apex and the oldest industrial outfit of Gurgaon. It works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the growth of industry in Gurgaon partnering the government through advisory and consultative process. GIA is a non-government, not for profit, industry-managed organization which plays a proactive role in the industry’s development.
Founded over 44 years ago, GIA has been Gurgaon´s premier industrial association with a present membership of about 400 organizations in big, medium and small categories. A facilitator, GIA has been catalyzing change by working closely with the government on policy issues, enhancing efficiency, competitiveness and expanding as well as exploring business opportunities for industry through various specialized services.
Gurgaon Industrial Association also provides a platform for making entrepreneurs more innovative and efficient so as to gain competitive edge at global, national, state and regional levels. GIA works closely with different governmental agencies and infuses synergies to elevate the industry by accelerating the tempo of its constant growth. It endeavors to articulate the genuine and legitimate interests and concerns of its members so that the balanced industrial growth is fostered in Gurgaon.
Besides industrial activities, GIA aims to achieve industrial health, good environment and harmony for the success of development of the millennium town. In addition to holding seminars, workshops and conferences on subjects of importance, GIA also organizes the socio-cultural programs including the family get-together functions for the families of the members in order to bring them closer as a well-knit social body.
GIA takes initiatives in promoting industrial peace and safety in Gurgaon and ensuring maintenance of harmonious industrial relations in the city.
Names of Important GIA Members
Maruti Udyog Ltd., Hero Honda Motors, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd, Denso Haryana (P) Ltd, Siemens Ltd, Munjal Showa Ltd, Bajaj Motors Ltd, Jai Bharat Maruti Ltd, Bharat Seats Ltd, Barmalt India Ltd, Sunbeam Casting Ltd, Purolator India Ltd, Automax, Enkay (India) Rubber Co. Ltd, Cosco (India) Ltd, Mitsubhishi Automotive Ltd., FCC Rico Ltd.,Orient Craft, Pearl Global etc. are its members.
GIA Represents in the following
- Confederation of Indian Industry
- CII´S Haryana State Council
- PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Delhi
- Central Excise Public Grievance Committee & Regional Advisory Committee
- Monitoring Committee – Industrial Grievances, DHBVN, Gurgaon
- Implementation of Asia Invest Programme in Gurgaon with financial aid from European Commission.
- President, GIA is a member of District Vocational Education Committee
- President, GIA is a member of Institute Managing Committee of ITI, Gurgaon
- Standing Committee on Industrial Grievances, HUDA.
Activities
- Proposing and recommending various suggestions to the Government
- Consultation with the Government on framing Industrial Policies
- Discussing industrial problems with the Government effectively.
- Promoting, protecting,developing and encouraging industries in Gurgaon
- Conducting various Awareness program, Seminars, Conferences,Workshops, Training, Socio Cultural Programmes and Interactive Sessions with Senior Government Officials
- Resolving Individual issues.
A Glance at MEMBERSHIP
The GIA Membership includes the following Companies.
Maruti Udyog Limited, Hero Honda Motors Limited, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Private Limited, Denso Haryana Private Limited, Siemens Limited, Munjal Showa Limited, Bajaj Motors Limited, Jai Bharat Maruti Limited, Bharat Seats Limited, Barmalt India Limited, Sunbeam Casting Limited, Purolator India Limited, Automax, Enkay(India) Rubber Company Limited, Cosco (India) Limited, Mitsubhishi Automotive Limited, FCC Rico Limited, Alcatel India Limited.
GIA’s Representation in various Committees and Organisation
- Confederation of Indian Industry
- PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Haryana Safety Council
- Regional Advirory & Public Grievance Committee – Central Excise
- Monitory Committee – DHBVN
- District Vocational Education Committee
- Institute Management Committee, ITI
- Standing Committee on Industrial Grievances - HUDA
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
Gurgaon district is situated in NCR of Delhi, the Capital of India. It is just 10 kms away from Indira Gandhi International Airport , Delhi . The district derived its name from the name of Guru Dronacharya; the village was given as gurudakshina to him by his students; the Pandavas and hence it came to be known as Guru-gram, which in course of time got distorted to Gurgaon. Thus the district has been existence since the times of Mahabharata. The district is surrounded by Delhi & Rajasthan.
Actual village "GURGAON"is about 1.5 km. away from Gurgaon town, where the temple of SHEETLA MATA , attracts devotees in large numbers on every Monday and Tuesday.
In the composition of the District since the beginning of the 20th century various changes have occurred.
1901-1911: No change took place during this decade.
1911-1921: Ballabgarh was one of the three tehsils comprising the then Delhi district. A part of this tehsil was transferred to the Gurgaon district in 1912. This was formed into the new sixth Tehsils of the district with the same name viz. Ballabhgarh.
1921-31: No changes occurred during this decade.
1931-41: Minor changes occurred between Gurgaon district and Uttar Pradesh due to riverain action.
1941-51: Under the Provinces and States Order 1950, 9 villages of the district including Shahjahanpur were transferred to Rajasthan, whereas the district gained with merger of Pataudi State and the transfer of it of 2 villages from Rajasthan and 78 villages from PEPSU.
1951-61:There was no change in the boundary of the district during this decade.
1961-71:There was no change in the boundary of the district during this decade.
1972- : Rewari Tehsil was excluded from the Gurgaon district and included in the Mahendergarh district.
1974- : Thirty four villages were excluded from Palwal Tehsil.
On 15th August, 1979 , Gurgaon district was further divided to form a new district Faridabad in which tehsils of Ballabgarh and Palwal, of Gurgaon District were merged.
Location:
The present Gurgaon district comprising nine blocks Tauru, Nuh, Pataudi, Nagina, Punhana, F.P.Jhirka, Sohna, Gurgaon & Farrukhnagar was created on 15 August,1979. It is the southern-most district of Haryana. The district lies between 27 degree 39´ and 28 degree 32´ 25" latitude, and 76 degree 39´ 30"and 77 degree 20´ 45" longitude. On its north, it is bounded by the district of Rohtak and the Union Territory of Delhi.Faridabad district lies to its east. On its south, the distt. shares boundaries with the states of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. To its west lies the district of Rewari and the State of Rajasthan .
Climate :
The climate, except during the monsoon, is characterized by the dryness in air, a hot summer and a cold winter.
Rainfall :
The normal annual rainfall in the district is 553.00 mm. The rainfall in the district increases from the west towards the east. About 77% of the annual rainfall in the district is received during the south-west monsoon months.
Temperature :
From about the beginning of March, temperatures begin to increase rapidly. May and June are the hottest months when the mean daily maximum temperature is about 41° C. While days are little hotter in May than in June, Nights are warmer in June than in May. The mean daily maximum temperature in January is about 21° C and the mean daily minimum temperature about 7° C.
Humidity :
The air is generally dry during the greater part of the year. Humidity is high in the south-west monsoon season. April and May are the driest months when the relative humidity in the morning is about 30 per cent and in the afternoon less than 20 per cent.
Language :
The language of Meos is Mewati, a sub dialect of north-eastern Rajasthani. The language of the north and west of the district in which the Ahirs predominate is Ahirwati, another sub-dialect of the north eastern Rajasthani, while language in east of the district in which the Jats predominate, is the Braj Bhasha dialect of western Hindi.
Religion :
The majority of population of the district consist of Hindus. They predominate both in the rural and urban areas except in the Nuh and Ferozpur Jhirka tehsils where the Muslims are in majority.
Irrigation :
The district has a considerable topographic diversity. The drainage problem is of a typical nature; it is difficult because of the drain tendering to flow towards inland depressions instead of flowing out into some river. The soil is heterogeneous. At most places it is rocky and water is brackish.
Population as per Census - 1991 ( in Millions)
Population as per Census - 1991 ( in Millions)
Urban : 232,704 Rural : 913,386
Total Area = 2760 sq. km ( 6.24% of total area (44,212 sq.km) of the state.)
ADMINISTRATIVE SETUP :
The Deputy Commissioner is the Chief District Officer of the Administration. He is assisted by Sub Divisional Magistrate heading a sub division.
The Additional Deputy Commissioner is in-charge of District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) for development of the district.
The Chief Executive Officer, MDA is in-charge of Mewat Development Agency which is responsible for the development of Mewat.
Sectoral development is looked after by the district head of each development department such as agriculture, animal husbandry, health, Education etc.
Administrative Structure :
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Agriculture :
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| SNo. | Category | No. of Units | Investment (In crores) | Turnover( In crores) | Employment | Exports(In crores) |
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| 1. | Large & medium industries | 260 | 5000 | 15000 | 50000 | 2000 |
| 2. | Small Scale Industries | 8000 | 250 | 7500 | 75000 | 2000 |
A Glance at Various Important Government Departments
PROHIBITION, EXCISE & TAXATION DEPARTMENTProhibition, Excise and Taxation Department is responsible for administration of the following Acts and collection of Governmental revenue under each of them:-
| Haryana General Sales Tax Act, 1973; | |
| Central Sales Tax Act, 1956; | |
| Punjab Passenger and Goods Taxation Act; | |
| Punjab Entertainment Duty Act; | |
| Punjab Show Tax Act; | |
| Punjab Excise Act, 1914; and | |
| Haryana Local Area Development Tax Act | |
| VAT |
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE IN THE DISTRICT :
Gurgaon district is divided into two sales tax districts for the purpose of administration under the Haryana General Sales Tax Act, 1973 and Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 namely Gurgaon (East) and Gurgaon (West). Each district is headed by a Deputy Excise and Taxation Commissioner. The area of jurisdiction of Gurgaon (East) is as under:-
" Areas falling to the east of old National Highway No.8 from village Dundahera onwards except Sectors 33, 34, 35 and areas falling under the revenue estate of villages Sikohpur, Naurangpur and Manesar."
The rest of the area falls in Gurgaon (West). The administration of Punjab Entertainment Duty Act and Punjab Show Tax Act in the entire district is with Deputy Excise & Taxation Commissioner (West). The administration of Punjab Passenger and Goods Taxation Act in the entire district is with Deputy Excise and Taxation Commissioner (East). The administration of Punjab. Excise Act , 1914 is being looked after by the Deputy Excise and Taxation Commissioner (Excise).