The CCIA is a non-governmental and non-profit organization having an autonomous
body working within the framework of its own charter. In every
two years, the general assembly in a democratic way, elects an
Executive Committee consisting of a President, two vice-presidents,
a General Secretary, a Treasurer and 12 members. Three members
are nominated by the Associate Members. The Executive Committee
is empowered with all necessary authority to carry out all activities
in order to attain the association's objectives. The Executive
Committee forms different sub Committees to oversee departmentalized
task and represent in various programs of other organizations
& institutions.
Membership
The
CCIA has adopted a membership policy open to the entire segment
of the Industry. The only pre-requisite is that a prospective
member is an entity engaged in the carpet industry registered
with a relevant Governmental body of HMG/Nepal. Memberships classified
in following categories.
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General member
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Honorary member
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Life member
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Associate member
As of Dec. 2000 there are 1204 members.
Secretariat
The CCIA has a well-equipped secretariat with full-time staff to look after
administration and various activities as directed by the Executive
Committee. To meet the fast growing demand of the members, the
CCIA is strengthening its secretariat with modern equipments.
The secretariat is headed by a Executive Secretary who is assisted
by other professional and assistants in implementing the plans
and programs as chalked out by the Executive Committee.
Major
Activities Performed
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Market promotion programmes
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Exploration of new markets for Nepalese carpets
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Establishment of carpet information desk with carpet related books
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Census survey of carpet industries
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Organizing and coordinating external and internal trade fair participation
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Commitment in elimination of child labor and involvement in child rights
research
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Establishment of day care and education centers and conduct non formal
education classes in carpet clusters
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Role played in environment protection
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Seminars, workshop and training programmes on export promotion, environment
and quality management
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Lobbying with the Government for effective policies and its execution
towards the industries
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Regular publicity and publication of carpet related issues
Member/Representation
CCIA has representations in following organizations and
committees:
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Export Promotion Council.
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Industrial Development Council
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Carpet and Wool Development Board.
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Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
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Nepal Chamber of Commerce
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National society for Protection of Environment & Children (NASPEC)
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Different related adhoc-committees of HMG/N and Private Sector.
Publication
"CARPET BULLETIN" is the official news letter of the CCIA
and it is distributed free of charge to the members and
many more.
International
Linkages
CCIA has been carrying out various activities for the promotion of the
industry and its markets, in co-operation with various foreign/International
organizations such as UNDP, UNICEF, UNCTAD, GATT/ITC, ILO, BVOI,
Wools of New Zealand, WRONZ, GTZ, JETRO, CBI, APO, USAID/Nepal
and others.
