Maharashtra Minister of State for Labour Adv. Ashish Jaiswal on Friday said that the strategically located Nagpur is growing at a rapid pace and entrepreneurs and professionals are playing crucial role in its development. Addressing the gathering at the grand Diwali Milan event, organised by the Nagpur Chamber of Commerce Limited (NCCL) here at Maharajbagh Club Lawns, Jaiswal also said that the prestigious NCCL awards motivate the business community to further contribute to the growth of the region. In addition to this, Jaiswal also said that he is committed to resolve issues of the traders. “I am always ready to take up the issues of the entrepreneurs and professionals with the concerned authorities,” he said. The NCCL hosted its annual Diwali Milan event infused with celebrations and felicitation. The vibrant gathering brought together prominent trade figures, industry leaders, and dignitaries to celebrate the festival of lights with enthusiasm and camaraderie.

 

A major highlight of the evening was the presentation of the prestigious NCCL Awards, recognising exceptional contributions across various sectors. The awards were presented by the distinguished chief guests of the function Adv. Ashish Jaiswal, Minister of State for Labour, Government of Maharashtra. This year’s honours were conferred upon - Giriraj A Kothari, Managing Director, Lipi International Pvt.

 

Ltd. (from industry sector); Arun R Agrawal (Mughalsaraiwala), Director, Victorian Marketing Pvt. Ltd. (from trade sector); and Ashwin Golechha, Director, Golechha Housing & Infrastructure Private Ltd. (from service sector). The celebration also featured a festive get-together that fostered networking and goodwill among the members, traders, professionals and others. The event witnessed a strong turnout of chamber leadership, including President Pradeep Jajoo, Secretary Tarun Nirban, Immediate Past President (IPP) CA Kailash Jogani, Vice Presidents Venugopal Agrawal and Vivek Murarka, Treasurer Mahesh Bang, Joint Secretaries Vasant Paliwal and Nikhil Kakani, along with coordinator Pawan Agrawal, Vijay Jaiswal, CA Abhishek Maheshwari, Lakshmikant Agrawal, Vivek Ukhalkar, Lalit Khetan, and other key office-bearers representing various trade and industry bodies.