BICCI - Backward Classes Chambers of Commerce & Industry. BICCI is the apex business organisation in India for the Other Backward Classes. It is a non-government and not-for-profit organisation.
The Backward Classes Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (BICCI) is a non-governmental trade association and advocacy group based in India. Established in 2022, under the mentorship of Parikipandla Narahari who is an outstanding IAS officer of the country.
BICCI is the apex business organisation in India for the Other Backward Classes. It is a non-government and not-for-profit organisation. BICCI draws its membership from the corporate sector, both private and public, including MSMEs, MNCs and self-employed firms. It is involved in sector-specific business building, business promotion, development and networking. It is headquartered in the Telangana State capital, Hyderabad and will soon have presence in other states in India.
BICCI is working for accomplishment of Jyotiba Phule, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and Dr Ambedkar’s vision of economic empowerment through Self-help, Skill development and Entrepreneurship. BICCI will Promote Entrepreneurship among Backward Classes and the most downtrodden sections in the Country that has major presence in terms of population. BICCI will create many Entrepreneurs who will not be job-seekers but Job-Givers. It will create an impact on the lives of Backward Classes entrepreneurs in India.
BICCI will act as a bridge between Governments, Banks, Financial Institutions, Industry partners and the Entrepreneurs.
To motivate Backward Classes Youth to enter the Business & Industry sector as entrepreneurs and to carve their own niche;
To encourage them to contribute to the nation's economy through wealth creation and to spread the spirit of enterprise to other fellow members.
To guide and train youth in the area of Skill Development and make them eligible for various roles of the market.
To promote and develop the start-up businesses from the OBC entrepreneurs that reaches to all sections of the county.
Economic Empowerment of (Other) Backward Classes through Self-help, Skill development and Entrepreneurship.
The Organisation will have a Board of Directors from various sectors. They will be part of the Society registered by the name BICCI. The board will frame policies and programs to achieve the Mission and Vision of the Organisation.
The Organisation will have various Committees to properly run the organization. BICCI will have a Finance & Audit Committee, Self-employment committee, membership committee, events organizing committee, and finance committee on a permanent basis. We aim to create temporary committees based on the need and time. The executive board will decide the purpose of the temporary committee and monitor its purpose.
These committees will work under the guidance of the executive board of BICCI and are responsible for the same.
Chemical, Food processing, Groceries, Clilmate change, Minerals, waste treatment, Space, Skill development, Manufacturing, Health, Beautician, Financial, Entertainment, Mining, Plastic management, Jewellery, IT and computers
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BICCI will have members from Industry, Self-employed persons, Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, Ex-Bank Employees, Ex-Govt Employees, Social Services and Other related personnel. Membership will be by a nominal fee and should be approved by the BoD.
Sri Parikipandla Narahari IAS