Agarbatti expo a success, all credit to AIAMA president and the team.
Agarbatti expo a success, all credit to AIAMA president and the team.
-Agarbatti standards to be framed by the year end,the incense industry shall be self-sufficient in raw materials in the coming 5 years, said Shri Arjun Ranga at ‘AIAMA Expo 2022’
-AIAMA President praises Sugandh India Magazine
‘AIAMA Expo 2022’ hosted by the All India Agarbatti Manufacturer’s Association concluded successfully. Shri. Arjun Ranga, the torchbearer of this grand international event, humbly acknowledged praises and congratulatory quotes flowing from all across the globe.
In a special conversation with A. Farooqui, the editor of Sugandh India— Mr. Ranga, President of the Association and the Managing Director of NR Group (Cycle Pure Agarbathies) said “, AIAMA committee deserves congratulations for the grand success! With a gathering of over five thousand delegates from here and abroad, I’m sure we’ve done our job.” Adding further he said “, Thanks to our marketing and digital media team, who aided in drawing such a remarkable set of people from the incense industry, making this event relevant and path-breaking!” Mr. Ranga informed “, Being witness to a such repertoire of thoughts, opinions and vibrant conversations, we are planning to host it again after three years. Besides this, a separate expo will be organized for agarbatti manufacturers.”
On being asked about the major challenges his association is tackling he remarked “,Raw material is the biggest challenge, apart from various kinds of raw materials required for agarbatti making; availability of jigat powder and bamboo is a critical issue. We are working closely with the government on this. According to governmental assurance, availability issues with raw materials will end in the coming five years.
On a query related to standardising products in the incense industry, he clearly said “, We have no issues with manufacturers onboard with the association. In case there’s any, that has been reported, we are in talks with them. Moreover, we are also in talks with FFDC, BIS and MSME regarding the standards of agarbatti products. The problem would be resolved by the end of this year.”
Responding to a query, speculating on the future of the incense industry he said “, Let’s not restrict ourselves in terms of selling agarbatti. We are actually in the business of spreading peace and happiness.
We are helping distribute hope and faith among the masses; in their ways of worship, beliefs and traditions. The future of this industry is safe and attaining growth. Our members are providing quality and standard without fail.”
Mr. Arjun Ranga congratulated Sugandha India Editor A Farooqui and his team for their coverage of the expo and exhibition being held in Bangalore from 24 to 26 November 2022. He said that Sugandh India is continuously doing important work for the industry through serious and researched news. The way the magazine’s team covered the 3-day expo and exhibition with hard work and spread the message across the country, is commendable work.
It may be noted that the entire team of AIAMA was working day and night for several months for this biggest event of the agarbatti industry. At the same time, during the fair, the president of the association Mr. Ranga was seen working continuously and running around. All the manufacturers and other participants who came to the expo were also praising it. Everyone believed that it was due to the tireless hard work of Shri Arjun Ranga that such a grand event could be held. The people who attended the expo told Sugandha India that the entire event was well organized with all the important people from the industry attending and very fruitful discussions and events. The main credit for this goes to the President of the Association Mr. Arjun Ranga.
