CGS Mani is the new president of ELCOMA, India’s largest association on lighting industry

Oct. 24, 2011 - PRLog -- Mumbai, October 21st 2011: Electric Lamp and Component Manufacturers Association of India, (ELCOMA), representing the Indian lighting industry has elected Mr. C G S Mani, as their President. Mr. Mani is also BU head of Lighting division at Bajaj Electricals. ELCOMA liaisons with government bodies and support each other in matters connected with lighting industry. The Indian lighting industry has been growing steadily at the rate of 10 to 12% over the last few years and is worth Rs. 7994 Crores as of 2010.
 
Over the last few years ELCOMA has earned the reputation of being the only recognized apex body representing the Lighting Industry in India. The association continued to build healthy relationships with various government departments and states for reduction of taxes and duty on energy saving products. The association at the moment has shown serious concern about mercury in lamps and together with the Government has financed a Master Plan Study by TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute). The body also promotes LED for a clean environment. ELCOMA continues to interact with various International Lighting Councils to build healthy relationships.

According to Mr. CGS Mani, “I believe much can be done to take this industry forward by addressing issues of national importance like energy saving initiatives, promoting and enabling platforms for resurgence of environment friendly product categories like LED, besides safe disposal of mercury containing lamps.”
He further added, “Of late the industry is also facing unimaginable increase in cost for Triband Phosphorous powder which is a main ingredient in many energy saving products like CFLs and T5 lamps.  On all these issues, Government of India and State Governments can be prevailed upon for concessions in duties and taxes for promoting energy saving and environment friendly products which have huge potential and can serve the noble cause of arresting pollution and saving energy.”

CGS Mani, currently President, Lighting BU, Bajaj Electricals Ltd, a Bajaj Group Company has been associated with the company for the last 28 years and has been instrumental in bringing in new approach to marketing and customer care. Mr. Mani has handled various assignments in the company and travelled widely which has given him immense experience and exposure to dynamic lighting market in India and abroad.