Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Last updated

(DICCI)
Founded2005;19 years ago (2005)
Founder Milind Kamble
Type Chamber of commerce
Members
10000+
Website www.dicci.in

The Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DICCI) is an Indian association that promotes business enterprises for Dalits. [1] It was founded in 2005 by Milind Kamble. [2] Some of the key members of DICCI are Kalpana Saroj, Chandra Bhan Prasad and Rajesh Saraiya.

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Organization

DICCI has 29 state chapters and 7 international chapters. Members of DICCI come from diverse range of manufacturing, services and construction sectors. It organizes trade fairs and training camps among other things, and carries out promotional activities for the Dalit MSMEs. [3] The organization is headquartered in Pune. [4]

Activities

The National Conference of Dalit Entrepreneurs, organised by the DICCI Narendra Modi with the delegates at the National Conference of Dalit Entrepreneurs, organised by the DICCI, in New Delhi. The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot is also seen.jpg
The National Conference of Dalit Entrepreneurs, organised by the DICCI

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