30 April 2025 – Mega MSME Outreach Camp jointly organized by Union Bank of India and MASSIA
02/05/2025 – MASSIA President Mr. Arjun Gaikwad and his team met Hon. Mr. Sanjay Shirsat,
Hon. Minister of Social Justice, Government of Maharashtra and Guardian Minister of
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, to express gratitude for the prompt resolution of the streetlight
issue on Nagar Road, which was raised by MASSIA. The meeting also included discussions
regarding MASSIA’s ‘Advantage Maharashtra Expo 2026’ industrial exhibition and the support
required for the same.
02/05/2025 – MASSIA President Mr. Arjun Gaikwad and his team met Hon. Mr. Sanjayji Shirsat,
Hon. Minister of Social Justice, Government of Maharashtra and Guardian Minister of Chhatrapati
Sambhajinagar, to express gratitude for the immediate resolution of the street light issue on
Nagar Road as requested by MASSIA. The meeting also included discussions regarding MASSIA’s
‘Advantage Maharashtra Expo 2026’ industrial exhibition and the support required for the same.
02/05/2025 – Under MASSIA’s Skill Development Center, a group of 20 trainees undergoing
Import-Export training at the MSED office in Waluj visited MASSIA to learn about its activities
and initiatives. On this occasion, MASSIA President Mr. Arjun Gaikwad guided all the
trainees, shared information about MASSIA’s work, and encouraged them to become entrepreneurs.
The trainee students also visited CoreTech Aurangabad Pvt. Ltd., Mauli Engineering, Ajinkya
Industries, and Kala Lakshmi Industries Pvt. Ltd. to gain knowledge about the production processes
and industrial operations.
04/05/2025 – MASSIA (Marathwada Association of Small Scale Industries and Agriculture) organized
the program ‘Samvad Udyojakanshi’ to discuss the issues and challenges faced by micro and
small-scale entrepreneurs.
04/05/2025 – MASSIA (Marathwada Association of Small Scale Industries and Agriculture)
organized the program ‘Samvad Udyojakanshi’ for discussion on the issues and challenges
faced by micro and small-scale entrepreneurs.
06/05/2025 – MASSIA held a detailed discussion with Mr. Arvind Bhadikar, Hon. Director
(Operations), Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited, regarding the
resolution of MSEDCL-related issues faced by industries in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
09/05/2025 – Under MASSIA’s Skill Development Center, MASSIA President Mr. Arjun Gaikwad
interacted with the students of NSBT, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. He shared information
about MASSIA and AMExpo 2026, explained MASSIA’s activities, and encouraged the students
to become entrepreneurs. Executive Committee Member Mr. Mangesh Niturkar was also present
on the occasion. Notably, 9 students from NSBT will be working for AMExpo 2026 for the
next 5 months.
11/05/2025 – Due to power supply issues in the Waluj industrial area over the past few
months, many industries were facing technical and financial difficulties. Taking serious
note of this issue, MASSIA continuously followed up on the matter, and with the prompt
response and support of the concerned team, the installation of a new 10 MVA capacity
transformer in the E and M sectors of the Waluj industrial area was completed swiftly
and effectively.
13/05/2025 – A memorandum was submitted and discussions were held with Mr. Indranil Naik,
Hon. Minister of State for Industries, regarding information about AMExpo 2026 and
seeking support for the same.
13/05/2025 – A request was made to Mr. Manoj Kumar Suryavanshi, Managing Director of
Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation, for providing MTDC hotel accommodation
at concessional rates and extending other support for AMExpo 2026.
13/05/2025 – A memorandum was submitted to Uday Samant, Hon. Industries Minister,
Government of Maharashtra, providing information about AMExpo 2026 and requesting
financial support for the same.
15/05/2025 – A letter of appreciation and thanks was presented to Mr. Arun Gaikwad,
Hon. Additional Executive Engineer, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company
Limited, MIDC Waluj Division, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, at the Waluj office for the
installation of the new transformer in the E and M sectors of the Waluj industrial area.
Date : 16/05/2025 : Industry interaction meet was organized by CIPET. MASSIA’s Joint Secretary
Mr. Ramakant Pulkundwar and Mr. Viren Patil sir attended this session & promoted our Advantage
Maharashtra Expo event and appealed to all participants for Expo.
17/04/2025 - MASSIA ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS 2024-25 DECLARED IN AGM NO.164 : 1st Prize received
to M/s. Savera Press Comps Pvt.Ltd., Mr Pritish Chatterjee, Director
17/04/2025 - MASSIA ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS 2024-25 DECLARED IN AGM NO.164 : 2nd Prize received
to M/s. Automat Industries - Mr. Sanjay Manikrao Kulkarni & Mr. Angiras Sudhakarrao Joshi Partners
17/04/2025 - Annual General Meeting 2024-25 and Elections of EC Members & President 2025-26: Mr.
Arjun Gaikwad elected as President FY 2025-26.
17/04/2025 - MASSIA ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS 2024-25 DECLARED IN AGM NO.164 : Emerging Entrepreneurs
Award received to M/s. Savera Polyplast Pvt.Ltd. Mr. Ajinkya Atul Save & Mrs Pritika C Todi, Directors
17/04/2025 - MASSIA ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS 2024-25 DECLARED IN AGM NO.164 : महिला उद्योजकता
पुरस्कार received to M/s. Vijay Gears - Mrs. Bhagyashri Digambar Muley, Proprietor
17/05/2025 : Meeting with QCFI, CSN Chapter to discuss their proposed National Conclave on
Automobile to be conducted jointly with MASSSIA, being planned to understand the needs of the
upcoming giants, Toyota, JSW, MG,Toyoda & Ather Energy for CSN industries to get ready for
people quality and product quality.
18/05/2025 – In the cowardly terrorist attack at Pahalgam, 26 innocent Indian citizens
lost their lives. In response to their sacrifice, under ‘Operation Sindoor’, our brave
Indian soldiers displayed extraordinary courage by destroying terrorist hideouts in
Pakistan. MASSIA also participated in the grand ‘Tiranga Yatra’ organized to pay heartfelt
tribute to the brave martyrs with gratitude and respect.
21/04/2025 – MASSIA (Marathwada Association of Small Scale Industries and Agriculture)
met with Hon. District Collector Mr. Dilip Swami, I.A.S., of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
regarding the memorandum submitted a few days earlier to ensure smooth water supply in
the industrial area. On this occasion, a delegation led by MASSIA’s newly appointed
President, Mr. Arjun Gaikwad, was present for the meeting.
21/04/2025 – MASSIA (Marathwada Association of Small Scale Industries and Agriculture)
met with Hon. District Collector Mr. Dilip Swami, I.A.S., of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
in connection with the memorandum submitted a few days earlier for ensuring smooth
water supply in the industrial area. On this occasion, a delegation along with MASSIA’s
newly appointed President, Mr. Arjun Gaikwad, was present for the meeting.
23/04/2025 – A meeting was organized with the entrepreneurs and group leaders of the
concerned group numbers to discuss and take further action regarding the N.A. process.
Discussions were held on companies falling under the jurisdiction of the Chhatrapati
Sambhajinagar Metropolitan Region Development Authority, companies under MIDC, and
matters related to the N.A. process.
24/04/2025 : Meeting with Assistant Director MSME-DI
25/04/2025 – An investment conference, ‘Growing Dhule 2025’, was organized in Dhule.
In this regard, a delegation of entrepreneurs from Dhule visited MASSIA to invite
its entrepreneurs for investment opportunities. On this occasion, they gave a PowerPoint
presentation highlighting how Dhule is well-equipped and resourceful for industrial
establishment. They also invited MASSIA President Mr. Arjun Gaikwad and his team to
participate in ‘Growing Dhule 2025’.
27/04/2025: Hon. Chief Minister Mr. Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated Brochure of the Advantage
Maharashtra Expo 2026 which is going to be arranged from 1st January to 8th January 2025.