TULIP 2013: Conference on Technological Upgradation of Logistics & Improvement of Ports by CII and NMF at Chennai

by OldSailor on April 22, 2013

A conference on “Technological Upgradation of Logistics & Improvement of Ports (TULIP)” was hosted by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and National Maritime Foundation (NMF) at Hotel Hilton, Chennai onTULIP_Conference_Logistics_Ports_CII_NMF_Chennai_1 20 April 2013. The Conference commenced at 1000 hours and finished by 1730 hours.

Here are the highlights of the conference:

  • Inaugural Session.
  • Plenary Session I: Technological Upgradation of Ports.
  • Plenary Session II: Logistics & Infrastructure Improvements.
  • Colloquium (Group Discussion) and Presentation by the Group Leaders.

Inaugural Session

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  • Welcome Address – by Gp Capt (Retd) LV Mohan Das, Consultant, CII (Southern Region).
  • Opening Address – by Mr PK Mohapatra, Past Chairman, CII (Southern Region) & Chairman, Corporate Social Responsibility Sub Committee, CII (Southern Region).
  • Special Address – by Mr MLN Acharyulu, CEO, Marg Infrastructure.
  • Address by Guest of Honour: Dr TS Sridhar, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu; Member, Local Advisory Board, NMF; Former Vice Chairman, Tamil Nadu Maritime Board.
  • Concluding Remarks – by Cmde (Retd) S Shekhar, Regional Director, NMF.

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Chennai 2012: All Faith Memorial Service by National Maritime Foundation, Rotary Club and Ethiraj College

by OldSailor on December 16, 2012

National Maritime Foundation (NMF) – Chennai Chapter, Rotary Club of Madras Central Aadithya and Ethiraj College for Women jointly conducted ‘All Faith Memorial Service’ for Martyrs of Uniformed Services of Independent India on December 15, 2012 at Chennai.

Here are some photographs to describe the event.

This Memorial Service was attended by representatives from all walks of life and faith: NCC cadets in uniform, college students, serving and retired members of the Armed Forces, Rotarians, elite of the city including diplomats from US, Australia.

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Guard of Honour to the Prince of Arcot, Mohammed Abdul Ali, the Chief Guest.

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