CONNECT & GROW
Unlock the treasure chest with CAI.
A platform for industry, entrepreneurship, policy engagement and growth for SC/ST entrepreneurs and the wider trade ecosystem.
“pay back to society”— Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Confederation of Affirmative IndustriesConnect & Grow
2016CAI founded
2,000+Members in Tamil Nadu chapter
7Regions in Tamil Nadu chapter
6State/UT chapters highlighted in the profile
ABOUT CAI
A credible, vibrant and dynamic platform for enterprise.
The supplied CAI profile presents the Confederation of Affirmative Industries as a trade body started in 2016 to bring industries, manufacturing and service sectors, trade and professionals and their bodies under one umbrella.
CAI works to coordinate industry and trade concerns, engage with Government on policy issues, improve efficiency and competitiveness, and expand business opportunities for Scheduled Community and Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs through specialised services and strategic global alliances.
01Industry & trade coordination
02Government & policy engagement
03Entrepreneur handholding
04Banking & credit facilitation
05Vendor development
06Capacity building & awareness
CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE
Five years of dedicated service — and a continuing mission to grow opportunity.
The profile describes CAI's expansion of chapters to various states and its efforts to cover more entrepreneurs and improve business support.
It highlights banking partnerships, improved guarantee cover, Tamil Nadu Grama Bank engagement on NSFDC schemes and support through schemes such as Stand-up India, NEEDS and LVY.
D. Navaneetha Sivakumar
Chairman Emeritus
Chairman Emeritus
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Leadership that connects chapters, institutions and entrepreneurs.
Names and designations below are transcribed from the supplied CAI profile.
SELECTED IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS
From finance access to market participation.
₹1 CrDM Engineering, Coimbatore
CAI handholding supported access to financial assistance under the Stand-Up India scheme in 2017.
₹1.20 Cr115 SC women entrepreneurs
Assistance in Annavasal, Pudukkottai District for DEDS and retail shops, as described in the profile.
28SC women entrepreneurs
Support in Tirunelveli District to purchase milch animals through Pandiyan Grama Bank.
48SC fishermen
Assistance in Rameswaram for fishing nets, boats and small restaurants through Tamil Nadu Grama Bank.
100Women entrepreneurs
Handholding in Coimbatore and assistance in getting ₹50 lakh from Vijaya Bank.
PSUVendor development
Programs were organised with public sector organisations and the Ministry of MSME to support member participation in procurement.
ACTIVITIES & INITIATIVES
Building capability, awareness and access.
2017Stand-Up India support
Handholding and assistance for DM Engineering in Coimbatore.
2017–18Women entrepreneur assistance
Support for entrepreneurs in Pudukkottai and Tirunelveli districts.
2018–19Fisheries & livelihood support
Assistance for SC fishermen in Rameswaram.
OngoingConsultations & policy representation
Engagement on Public Procurement Policy, Scheduled Community Sub-Plan and entrepreneurship schemes.
OngoingVendor development & conclaves
State-level vendor development programs, consultations, skill conferences and SC/ST entrepreneur conclaves.
OngoingRural & tribal outreach
Awareness, capacity-building and scheme-orientation activities across Tamil Nadu districts.
CHAPTER NETWORK
Connect & grow across regions.
LATEST UPDATES
News & announcements.
Confederation of Affirmative Industries — a platform for enterprise, entrepreneurship, policy engagement and growth.
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For CAI enquiries and chapter-level engagement, use the contact details published in the supplied profile.
Send an EnquiryRegistered Office
Durais Villa, No.1, Karupparayan Kovil Street,
Sowripalayam Road, Puliyakulam,
Coimbatore, Tamilnadu – 641045.
Phone
0422 2311344
Delhi Office
123, 1st Floor, Antriksh Bhavan,
Connaught Place, K.G. Marg,
New Delhi – 110001.
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