Dear Members,
As the newly elected President, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all AIRIA members for trusting me and electing me to this position. I assure you that I will live up to your expectations and trust.
I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the immediate past President Mr. Shashi Kumar Singh, and his team for their outstanding work and dedication to the association. I will build upon their efforts and strive to take the association to greater heights.
I recognize the association's illustrious 75-year journey, marked by both triumphs and challenges. I extend my gratitude to all who have played a role in shaping its success. I pledge to lead the association with fairness and neutrality, prioritizing its advancement and prosperity, unencumbered by regional or religious biases, and striving for its continued growth and excellence throughout my term.
I invite all members to join hands with me, without hesitation, and work together towards common goals. We face numerous challenges, including government-related issues, Custom duty, GST, US traffic, anti-dumping, labor laws, Rubber Pricing issues and more, which directly impact our industries. We must collaborate to address these issues.
We will also work together on events like NRC, IRE, and others. As President, I recognize that I am nothing without your support, and I rely on each one of you to drive progress.
My focus areas include skill development, research, and development in the rubber industry. We will establish at least one testing center in every region to foster innovation and new ideas. Through regular webinars, seminars, workshops, Industrial Visit etc. we will not only improve our members' skills but also engage with other sectors and encourage them to collaborate with us.
I am committed to working tirelessly for the association's growth and success. I dedicate myself to your support, and together, we will take the association to new heights, achieving greater milestones and cementing its position as a leading industry body.
With your support and collective efforts, I am confident that we will overcome challenges, drive innovation, and create a brighter future for the rubber industry. Let's work together to make AIRIA a beacon of excellence and a symbol of industry leadership.
Mr. Anay Gupta
President, AIRIA