Indian Pest Control Association organized a three-day event to celebrate 55th Annual Convocation 2022 inaugurated on 25th August 2022. Mr. Arvind Sharma, GM Secretary; Mr. Rakesh komungo, Vice president; Mr. Prakash Sasi Dharan, President, IPCA; Shri Javed Ahmed Khan, Minister of West Bengal; Ms. Anita Mondal, Deputy Mayor Bidhannagar; Dr. Sougata Mukherjee, Director General Merchant Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Mr. Nadimul Haque, Mp Rajyasabha; Mr. Sushil Poddar, President CWBTA were present to grace the inaugurating ceremony.
“Every year we organize our Annual Conclave in different parts of India. Each year we invite reputed public speakers. New inventions to pest control related to public health, after covid, how to serve the customers better without hampering the eco-system, and how to fight against dengue are our lookout. IPCA is not allowing any toxic pesticides,” said Hon. President Mr. Prakash Sasidharan.
Shri Javed Ahmed Khan, Minister of West Bengal stated Govt is focusing on the growth of the industry in the next few years and it will rise up the recruitment of professional pest control. Pest control is for industrial, commercial as well as domestic also. Malaria, dengue, and other diseases spread all over West Bengal. He welcomed pest control organizations to invest in West Bengal.
Indian Pest Control Association, also known as “IPCA”. Is a not-for-profit trade association, with having presence across India, with administrative offices in Mumbai & Delhi.
With over 350 member organizations, is the premier association formed over 52 years ago with the sole vision to promote the industry and bring about more awareness to Govt, the private, and the public about different pests and pest management means to further healthy living.
The annual convention “INDIA PEST -2023” is being convened at Kolkata- J.W. Marriot, where global brands and technical speakers of international repute would present technical sessions to upskill and share knowledge on the latest products and methods in effective pest management.
Various departments of the Indian government, and various local bodies have taken note and have always welcomed and supported IPCA efforts to enhance the professional approach in pest management, during covid the pest management community has contributed with combined efforts in reaching out to public service establishments and homes of infected to disinfect and provide containment measures, becoming the frontline workers.
Hon. President Mr. Sasidharan, Prakash has over the last 3 years strategically strengthened the core of IPCA’s work bringing in more agility and working in areas that will benefit not just members but sharply enhance and add value to consumers availing services from IPCA members.
Under his able stewardship, IPCA played a key role and forged ahead and signed an MOU with NIRRD, where IPCA will facilitate the program jointly developed for manpower skilling.
Not forgetting the numerous representations and presentations given at different trade shows and industry meetings, we can proudly share that recently the PMO awarded a member of IPCA with an award in the SME sector, this is a recognition of the work done by the industry and members of IPCA.
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