ABOUT US
About the Organizers of IIIE 2024
The Kerala State Small Industries Association (KSSIA) and IIIE 2024
The Kerala State Small Industries Association (KSSAI) stands as a formidable entity in South India. Tracing its roots back to 1961 when it was formally registered under the Travancore Cochin Literary Scientific & Charitable Societies Registration Act 1955. With a membership exceeding 9,000 and over 50 affiliated associations, KSSAI holds the distinction of being the sole representative association of small-scale industries in Kerala State.
Small-scale industrialists, through KSSIA, function as a pivotal promotional organization in all 14 revenue districts of the State. Its significance is underscored by its recognition by both the Union and State Governments.
The leadership of KSSIA, including the President and other office bearers, boasts extensive experience in the industrial domain. The Union and State Governments frequently nominate them to various statutory or advisory boards and committees that operate at the national, state, and district levels. Through its advocacy, representation, and promotion efforts, KSSIA plays a crucial role in championing the interests and concerns of small-scale industries in Kerala. Thus contributing significantly to the industrial landscape of the region.
METRO MEDIA – THE DIVERSIFIED Group
Metro Media and IIIE 2024.
The Metro Mart group is a dynamic conglomerate with a rich tapestry of involvement across various media and event associations. Demonstrating excellence in each domain, the group is known for its distinctive approach, delivering exceptional functionality, and providing remarkable output to diverse sectors. These include Education, Government, Hospitality, Infrastructure, Publications, Technology, Travel, Tourism, and more.
This extensive diversity underscores the group’s commitment to fostering innovation and growth across industries. Its impactful interventions have played a crucial role in propelling numerous enterprises to international acclaim.
PUBLICATIONS
The group boasts a collection of six magazines, each showcasing its prowess in catering to a wide clientele. From tour operators and travel consultants to educational institutions, libraries, hotels, resorts, restaurants, corporate houses, Indian Consulates and Embassies, India Tourism offices domestically and abroad, tourism officials from various Indian states, educational institutes, researchers, academicians, bureaucrats, industrial experts, and management institutes—the reach of Metro Media Group is extensive.
Media Group, with a legacy spanning two decades, stands as a distinguished media house that engages in diverse activities, including printing, publishing, and organizing impactful trade events and exhibitions. Notable among its endeavors are the Metro Food Awards, Metro MSME Awards, Metro Expedition Tourism Awards, KISAN Agri Awards, EKL Engineers Awards, and the Global Travel Market (GTM). The group has forged meaningful associations with prominent entities such as Kerala Travel Mart (KTM), South India Hotels and Restaurant Association (SIHRA), Hotels and Restaurant Association – Western India (HRAWI), Trivandrum Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI), South Kerala Hoteliers Forum (SKHF), among others.
In addition to its thriving publications, the group hosts a diverse portfolio of business and trade events. These includes Vyapaar, Gurukul, Readers Expo, Kisan Expo, GTM, and others. Metro Media remains at the forefront, consistently contributing to the growth and success of industries across the spectrum.
Publications – Metro Mart, Executive Knowledge Lines, Metro Expedition and The Machine Maker.