Mumbai, September 30, 2024: At the 61st Annual General Meeting of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) concluded on 27th September 2024 a New Managing Committee was Elected and the following New Office Bearers were Appointed for 2024-2025 & 2025-2026.
Mr Santosh Katariya – President
Mr Rohit Munjal – Vice President
Mr Ankur Gadia – Vice President
Mr Naveen Sainani – Hon Gen Secretary
Mr Mukesh Jain – Jt Hon Gen Secretary
Mr Paresh Vora – Hon Treasurer
Mr Dinesh Nandu – Jt Hon Treasurer
Mr Rajesh Masand – Imm. Past President
Mr. Santosh Katariya, an Apparel Industry Veteran, has taken over as the new President of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI). Shri Katariya has been into the business of Readymade Garment Manufacturing, (Brand – PEPPER MINT) for more than 17 years and is currently Managing Director of Peppermint Clothing Pvt. Ltd., Pune.
Earlier Mr. Katariya also held the Post of Regional Chairman, Western Regional Advisory Committee and the Hon General Secretary of the Association for 4 Years.
On taking in-charge of the Presidentship, Mr. Katariya, underlined, “My immediate priority is to strengthen the Association and ensure that adequate measures are taken for improving the working of the Association. We will work shoulder to shoulder with both the Central and State governments and ensure smooth trade facilitation for our industry. Our target is to reach 7000 Members by the end of my term and my duty is to take every possible step to reach this target.” headded.
Sharing his vision for the Industry, Mr. Katariya, stated, “We are into challenging times where the supply chain is realigning itself and alternatives for better sourcing destinations are continuously being explored. We can definitely capture some of the space left vacant by reaching out to these areas. My vision is to see that every RMG Manufacturing Unit in India becomes ESG compliant and Industry, Government, and Association work together to strengthen Made-in-India RMG Products which are valued as quality products globally.”
Santosh Katariya is known for his philanthropy, benevolence and humanitarianism.
About CMAI
The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) is the most representative association of theIndian apparel industry having over 5000 members and serving more than 25,000 Retailers acrossIndia. Its Membership consists of Manufacturers, Exporters, Brands, and ancillary industry.
CMAI advocates regarding policies and also guides and encourages its members on ESG relatedmatters and initiatives. In 2019, CMAI launched the SU.RE initiative to encourage members toembrace sustainability.
Established sixty-one years ago, CMAI has contributed immensely towards development of the industry. In 1978, CMAI had led the creation of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC). CMAI is also authorized by the Government of India to issue Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential) to Exporters.
CMAI is the only Indian Association that represents the entire Indian Apparel Industry & Trade on prestigious international forums such as International Apparel Federation (IAF) headquartered inNetherlands.
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