About Us - TIDITSSIA | History, Objectives & Committee

Association Background

Serving the Small Scale Sector for Over Half a Century

TIDITSSIA is an association formed on 03.08.1967 to serve the cause of small scale sector industries of Tiruchirapalli District. It has pledged to build up a healthy, powerful bond between Governmental agencies and Industries through sustained efforts and firm commitment with systems for nonstop improvement.

Over 57 years, the association has extended its proactive efforts to achieve global industrial benchmarks through progressive methods and arranging ongoing interaction with key trade and development agencies.

Formed 1967

57+ Years of sustained industrial advocacy

1,500+ Reach

300 Direct & 1,200 Associated industrial members

TIDITSSIA Delegation Meeting with District Authorities

Core Mission

Aims and Objectives

The fundamental mandates established in TIDITSSIA's charter to protect, promote, and empower member enterprises.

1. Protect General Interests

To take all necessary steps to protect and promote the general interests, rights, and privileges of persons engaged in Micro and Small Industries.

2. Classify & Circulate Data

To collect, classify, verify, and circulate valuable statistics, market intelligence, and vital technical information relating to Micro and Small Industries.

3. Industrial Reference Library

To maintain a specialized library of books, journals, publications, and literature on industrial affairs to disseminate knowledge amongst members.

4. Employee & Member Welfare

To organize, conduct, and sponsor beneficial welfare services, medical camps, and insurance initiatives for association members and their employees.

5. Policy Feedback & Redressal

To scrutinize legislative reforms, customs duties, excise policies, and taxation norms, providing timely representations to government ministries.

6. Growth & Diversification

To encourage product diversification, technological up-gradation, and scale enhancement to transition small units into mid and large-scale enterprises.

Daily Operations

Key Activities & Development Initiatives

Entrepreneurship Incubation: TIDITSSIA actively motivates eligible candidates of UYEGP and PMEGP schemes and identifies candidates for the NEEDS program. We conduct intensive Entrepreneurship Development Programs (EDP) with efficient in-house faculty and organize follow-up meetings to help candidates secure bank finance.

Collegiate Outreach: We regularly conduct EDP programs for aspiring young entrepreneurs in engineering, arts, and polytechnic colleges across Tiruchirapalli.

Seminars & Expositions: Periodical expositions on modern technologies, trade opportunities, and quality control are arranged through focused seminars, workshops, and industrial exhibitions.

"TIDITSSIA NEWS" Newsletter: Released every month, our publication delivers critical, time-sensitive updates on changing economic situations, banking policies, customs, central excise, sales tax, and income tax regulations.

Executive Council