Concept Note and Proposal

North-Eastern Region of India has a glorious past. The region is an assimilating ground of various tribes who migrated from China, Myanmar and Thailand through different routes. The migrating people to the Region brought their unique culture and tradition and subsequently they developed new culture through assimilation. But they retain some of their tradition in the original forms. Therefore there are lot of similarities among the ethnic communities residing in the four nations- Thailand, China, India, and Myanmar.

The connectivity the North-Eastern Region of India suddenly became land-locked with the three neighbouring countries- China, Myanmar and Thailand as it got integrated to the Indian union in 1947. As a result socio-cultural linkage with their historical origin was greatly affected. Now Government of India has opened a new vista after 1990’s to develop de-novo linkage with the ASEAN and East Asian Nations by adopting a foreign policy called “Look East” which is renamed now as “Act East”. Gradually interest is growing among the Indian Intellectuals, Academicians and Economists to connect with ASEAN and East Asian Nations. Therefore we propose Academic and cultural exchange programmes among the four Nations with the following objectives.

Objectives.

1. To establish historical linkage of the tribes residing in the four nations.
2. To study on reflections of the communities about their past.
3. Identification of migration routes as per historical records and to harness the reopening of the same.
4. To establish people to people organic linkage for sustainable socio-economic development in the region.
5. To establish academic and cultural linkage and collaboration among the Institutions.

To achieve the objectives mentioned above NEFIT will work as facilitating platform for Intellectuals, Academicians and Economists of the four Nations through the following programmes.

1. Academic and cultural exposure trips.
2. Student Exchange.
3. Faculty Exchange.
4. Cultural Exchange.
5. Establishment of academic institutions in partnership.

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Tentative Itinerary for NEFIT Trade and Economic Delegation 2018

From 16th June to 23rd June, 2018

N.B ******* the Itinerary is purely tentative subject to be modified or change without prior notification

INDIA ASEAN Road Show Cum FRIENDSHIP CAR RALLY 2018

In connection with the Global Investors Summit 2018 at Guwahati

For promotion of Trade, Road Show, Investment, Tourism & Historical Linkage between

India- Myanmar-Thailand-Laos

From 11th January to 2nd February, 2018

INDIA-ASEAN ROAD SHOW CUM FRIENDSHIP CAR RALLY 2018
Tentative Itinerary

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South & Southeast Asia Commodity Expo and Investment Fair
From 12-18 June, 2017 at Kunming, P.R. China

Dear All,

Greetings from North East Federation on International Trade (NEFIT). At the very outset, we would like to introduce ourselves as the nodal trade body for the Exporters and Importers of the North East Region of India. The North East Federation of International Trade (NEFIT) provides content, direction and thrust to North East India’s gradually expanding international trade especially with neighbouring counties of Bangladesh, Myanmar and China (BCIM Countries) and we also assist and support our members to expand their global reach and accessibility to the International market. Besides we also organize workshops and seminars on Export/Import and participate in International trade fairs.

We have received an Invitation letter from Mr. Yang Jun, Mayor, Baoshan City, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China to participate in the South & Southeast Asia Commodity Expo and Investment Fair from 12-18 June, 2017 at Kunming, P.R. China.

It is our pleasure to inform you that considering the social, tourism & cultural affinity between North East India, and PR China, the goodwill created so far by the Government and private individuals needs to be supplemented by long-term trade and commerce commensurate with India’s “Act East” policy. While North East India and China have taken significant strides in building bridges in the field of Trade and Commerce over the years, India’s excellent political relations to provide a fertile ground for growth of economic ties.

To highlight the vast investment opportunities available in the North East, to project North East India as the Gateway to the vibrant markets of South East Asia and to prepare the region to the high business prospects once the Stillwell Road is commissioned, the North East Federation on International Trade (NEFIT) is organizing a high-level business delegation to china during June 12-18, 2017, with the support of Consulate General of India, Guangzhou and Mayor of Baoshan City, Yunnan Province, PR China.

We do believe that that the South & Southeast Asia Commodity Expo and Investment Fair will provide you the appropriate platform to discuss your projects with your counterparts in various sectors of interest and help to develop your business plans to a large extent. I am glad to inform you that the Consulate General of India, Guangzhou suggested us to invite large numbers of NE entrepreneurs to participate at the EXPO/fairs with their best design/quality products. Also they suggested during their stay in China there is great opportunity of interaction in different fields; so that they can develop a contacts for sustain exchange of info and goods of the following sectors:-

A tentative programme along with tentative budget for the delegates is attached. Therefore we request you to kindly consider participatingin thisimportant Delegation and nominate your colleagues and your members. For further information and assistance, may kindly call NEFIT General Secretary Mr. Mrinal Hatkhowa @ +91-98540-79997 / +91-70026-01901 , nefit01@gmail.com,mrinalhatkhowa@gmail.comwww.nefitindia.com.

With Best Regards

Yours sincerely,

(R.C.Agrawal)
President, NEFIT

Exhibition Introduction

The 2017 South & Southeast Asia commodity Expo and Investment Fair (SSACEIF) is co-organised by China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC) SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAARC CCI) ASEAN-China Centre (ACC) as well as China-South Asia Expo and Kunming Import & Export Fair Secretariat.

With the theme of “Creating New Opportunities for New Development” the SSACEIF aims at showcasing commodities from South & Southeast Asian countries, promoting cooperation between China and South & Southeast Asia countries and beyond, in a bid to serve as an important platform for multilateral diplomacy, economic cooperation and cultural exchanges. Through facilitating policy communications, infrastructure connectivity, trade flows, capital circulation and people-to-people exchanges, the event is committed to enhancing shared vision and development of countries and regions engaged in the Belt and Road initiative.

By virtue of Yunnan’s role as China’s South-western gateway and its advantageous geographic location where the China economic circle, Southeast Asian economic circle and South Asian economic circle converge the SSACEIF will boost the flow of goods, capital, human resources, technologies, information and more between China, South & Southeast Asia and beyond. In-depth integration of these elements between markets, industries and projects will translate economic complementarily into the driving force of development and bring about mutual benefit win-win cooperation and shared development in more fields and on higher levels.

Venue Details

Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Kunming, PR China

Located by the beautiful Dianchi Lake, Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center has 23 modern exhibition halls with a total indoor and outdoor exhibition area of 4,00,000 sqft. 1,00,000 meeting area, including meeting rooms, banquet halls, multi-function halls, conference rooms and VIP rooms, can accommodate conference, exhibitions and functions of various type and sizes.

Kunming

Kunming is the capital and largest city in Yunnan Province, Southwest China. It is a prefecture-level city and the political, economic, communications and cultural centre of the province as well as the seat of the provincial government. The city is also home to several universities, museums, galleries and other important economic, cultural, and educational institutions, apart from having the only International Airport in this region with direct flight connectivity with Kolkota(INDIA). The headquarters of many large businesses houses of Yunnan province are located in Kunming.

Kunming is a significant horticultural centre in China, providing products such as grain, wheat, horsebeans, corn, potato and fruit such as peaches, apples, oranges, grapes and chestnuts. Kunming is world-famous for its flowers and flower-growing exports. More than 400 types of flowers are commonly grown in Kunming. The "Garden of the World Horticultural Exposition", located in the northern suburbs of Kunming, is a major attraction. In the garden, visitors can see gardening and horticultural works from all over China and East Asia. All the horticultural works in the garden concentrate on the theme of "Man and Nature", with pavilions, towers, terraces, banks, islets and bridges.

BAOSHAN

Baoshan is located in the western part of the Yunnan Province of China close to the Myanmar border. It is the gateway of China’s opening up to South Asia in general and India in particular. Baoshan is the first major city of China on the Old Stillwell Road from Ledo(INDIA) to Kunming(CHINA) which in the ancient times was also known as the Southern Silk Route. This unique geographical location has made Baoshan an important traffic hub connecting the eight counties and prefectures of western Yunnan, and a key point on the over land trade corridor to India via Myanmar. Baoshan has been designated by the Yunnan Provincial Government to be the centre of the border economic zone of western Yunnan for trade with South Asian and ASEAN Nations.

In terms of bird-fly distance Baoshan is the closest Chinese city to the North East India and the road distance between Houqiao Port in Baoshan and Ledo in Assam is just 602 km.The economic growth potential of Baoshan is very similar to the city of Guwahati in Assam. Both these cities are well connected by road and air, has good infrastructure, emerging industrial parks, skilled human resources and a good environment for business. A proposal for establishing sister city relationship between Baoshan and Guwahati is on the anvil.

OPPORTUNITIES

China has a big market and its massive population keeps up the demand especially in the food sector, where Agro-Horti and meat products from North East can get a big market.Even Assam CTC tea, agriculture products has a good potential of making a breakthrough in the Chinese market through Kunming &Baoshan. As food is mostly perishable commodity, North East India has an in-built advantage of being in the close proximity to the Chinese border. Refrigerated van plying through the land route via Myanmar can deliver food items to China in the shortest possible time. There is a big demand for raw cotton and cotton yarn in the Yunnan Province itself which the exporters of North East India can take advantage by procuring cotton from mainland India and exporting it to China from Both East through the land route. Indian art and handicraft items are in great demand in China. North East India has a big verity of handicraft items which can be exported to China. Handloom products from North East India can also tap the market in China provided they categorise themselves as work of art and not just plain fabric. China and especially Kunming &Baoshan has a big demand for professionals who can speak good English especially in the hospitality and education sector and North East India is a treasure trove of people who can speak good English. Starting from student and teacher exchange programs to working in the hospitality and the education sector in China, North East India has a opportunity lying ahead.

Apart from International Trade there is another important thing that North East India can tap in Kunming &Baoshan - Investment. Many Chinese businessmen in Kunming &Baoshan are ready to invest in Assam through joint venture initiatives provided they get a good project and reliable partner in Assam. The sectors of potential investments can range from agriculture, energy, automobiles, construction, plastic manufacturing and many more.

Tentative Itinerary

From June 10 to 19, 2017

The participants are requested to submit the Valid Passport with 6 months minimum Validity along with Demand Draft / NEFT / RTGS in favour of North East Federation on International Tradeon or before 10th May 2017.

Co-ordinator (INDIA)

Mr. MrinalHatkhowa
General Secretary
North East Federation on International Trade
NeerajKunj, SaraswatiVihar, Near NRL Petrol Pump, Zoo Road,
Guwahati-7810005, Assam (India).
Cell : +91-98540-79997, Telefax: - 0361-2200663
Email: mrinalhatkhowa@gmail.com / nefit01@gmail.com
Website: www.nefitindia.com

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Awareness Programme on Zero Defect, Zero Effect (ZED) Certification Scheme as per the 2016
Ministry of MSME Guideline

With reference to subject cited above, We would like to inform you that the National Board of Quality Control (NBQC), Quality Council of India, (QCI) Govt. of India, New Delhi in association with our North East Federation on International Trade (NEFIT), is organizing an awareness programme on ZED Certification Scheme as per the 2016 Ministry of MSME Guidelines on the 23rd January 2017 at Guwahati & 24th January 2017 at Nongpoh , Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya only for The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).

You are therefore requested to send your confirmation early as possible as because Quality Council of India (QCI) has restricted no of participants to only 45. You are also requested to kindly bring along with your i) Voter’s ID Card ii) Pan Card / Driving License / Aadhaar Card whichever is available.

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With Regards

R.C. Agrawal
President, NEFIT

A program under National Quality Campaign in collaboration with North East Federation on International Trade (NEFIT)

Practical Risk Assessment based on ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System

Date: 23rd June, 2016
Aizwal Club, Aizwal, Mizoram

One-day Training Program on “Practical Risk Assessment based on ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System" Program Structure, Aizwal

INDIA - MYANMAR-THAILAND FRIENDSHIP CAR RALLY
from May 22 - June 9, 2016

(Trans - Border Expedition for Promotion of Goodwill and Friendship, Tourism & Trade)

Global analysts have predicted the present century to India, China and the South East Asian nations. Greater and closer co-operation amongst them will bring rapid economic growth that will bring highly positive changes in the standard of living of the people of these nations. Together they will be able to place themselves as a formidable economic block. The key objective of regional co-operation in trade is to achieve more rapid growth through improvement in transport and logistics. Regional co-operation amongst these geographically contiguous countries will facilitate trade by fruitfully mobilizing local resources. However, the moot issue is to travel smooth and safe, trouble-free transport of goods, hassle free visa and travel documents and other facilities.

With a view to addressing these issues, North East Federation on International Trade (NEFT), a regional trade body of Exporters and Importers of NE India, accredited by the Ministry of Commerce, Govt of India, and also an authorized agency that can issue “Certificate of Origin”, a document required for export-import purposes, proposes to organize the “India – Myanmar – Thailand Friendship Car Rally ” on the Asian Highway nos. 1&2 (AH-1 & AH-2 and the Tri-lateral Highways that connect Guwahati in North East India to Bangkok in Thailand through Myanmar. This is a kind of confidence building measure that will open up a new dimension of overland trading and dispel many doubts of prospective traders. The follow-up action of the “Look East Policy” of the Government of India is creating a bright economic prospect of overland trade of commodities of North East India with South East Asian countries through the India-Myanmar- Thailand Trilateral Highway and Asian Highways 1 & 2 ahead of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015 that will make ASEAN boundaries adjacent to India.

Moving along with the India’s “Look East Policy”, it is our high hope to break the mental and psychological allergy towards North East India and to transform it to a part of International trade by land connectivity via Indo-Myanmar Corridor linking South East Asia and East Asia with the West Asia. This is prime reason of organizing the India - Myanmar - Thailand Car Rally.

This is also a serious attempt to explore road transport by ferrying businessmen, traders, economists and government officials of the participating countries to practical study of physical connectivity by road, transport and transit facilities, border management, soft infrastructures, land customs stations, banking facilities, border management, immigration checkpoints and other facilities ahead of the emergence of ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) by 2015.

EVENT THEME:

“MAPPING CONNECTIVITY OF NORTH EAST INDIA, MYANMAR AND THAILAND IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF BUILDING BILATERAL RELATIONS OF CULTURE, TOURISM AND TRADE”

AIMS & OBJECTIVES:

The broad objectives of the event are:

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For Further Contact:

Mr. Bijoy Phangcho
Working President
"Liaisons Office", Neerajkunj,
Saraswati Vihar, Near NRL Petrol Pump,
RGB Road, Guwahati-781005, Assam, India
Mobile: +91 94024 53782
Fax: +91 361 2200663
E-mail: nefitbp@mail.com
Website: www.nefitindia.com