DISTRICT Collector Dr Vipin Itankar recently convened a meeting here at MIA House in MIDC Area under the SVEEP (Systematic Voter Education & Electoral Participation) initiative. The objective of the meeting was to promote maximum voter participation among employees within the MIDC Hingna industrial area, fostering a strong culture of democratic engagement.

 

The meeting brought together top representatives from both industry and Government, including Vinayak Mahamuni, CEO of Zilla Parishad; SSMuddamwar, General Manager of DIC; Manohar Pote, Regional Officer, Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC); and executives fromvarious Governmentdepartments,alongwith heads of industrial groups, company worker representatives, and HR officers. AllExecutiveMembersof theMIDC Industries Association (MIA) and nearly all industrial members from the Hingna Industrial Area attended the event, reflecting a unified commitment to the cause. P Mohan, President of the MIDC IndustriesAssociation,conducted the meeting,emphasizing thecriticalrole of industrial leaders in encouraging voterparticipationamong theirworkforce.Thediscussionsincludedpractical steps for raising voter awareness, with plans for company-based sessions andvoterregistrationdrives. A pledgewas takenbyall attendees to participate in the upcoming elections and actively encourage others to do the same. This pledge underscored the commitment of industry leadersandGovernmentofficialsalike tostrengthen thedemocraticprocess through proactive involvement. The meeting concluded with Arun Lanjewar, Secretary of MIA, proposing thevoteof thanks, extending gratitude to all present for their dedication to this important civic initiative. This collaborative effort is a testament to the power of joint action in promoting democratic values within the community.