Builders Association of India, Coimbatore Centre organized an Installation Function for their new office bearers for 2024 – 2025, recently at Residency Towers, Coimbatore.
Ganesh Kumar, Chairman of BAI, in his welcome address, stated that the Association has conducted various programs for the benefit of the industry over the past year.
Bhishma R. Radhakrishnan, Installing officer of BAI, installed Lakshmanan as the new Chairman of BAI, Coimbatore Centre. In his address, he recalled the rich traditions and performance of BAI over these years have made it a powerful body now.
The new office bearers are Lakshmanan-Chairman, Joseph- Vice Chairman, Prasad Chakravarthy-Secretary, Ranganathan-Treasurer, Sathyamoorthy-Joint Secretary, and Karanaboopathy-Organizing Committee Chairman.
In his acceptance speech, Lakshmanan thanked the members for reposing confidence in him. He stated that there will be 2 major projects of BAI for the current year. To address climate change, BAI will plant and nurture several thousand trees in the region. The construction industry is undergoing a tremendous shortage of skilled workers and to meet the demand, BAI will conduct several short-term and medium-term Skill Development Courses.
Viswanathan, All India President of BAI, Chief Guest for the function spoke of the need to create a separate ministry for the construction industry in the central government. He also wanted the government to set up a regulatory authority for steel and cement. He stressed the need to use artificial intelligence in various sectors of the construction, Industry and to create awareness about 3D printing Technology.
Varadharajan, Chairman of A.V. Group of Companies, Special Guest said that the construction industry has richly contributed to the development of our nation. Projects like the Bakra Nangal Dam and Kadambarai Dam have made us proud. However, in recent times the abnormal rise in the price of land is causing concern. Buying a residential plot has gone beyond the reach of a common man. He said that roughly 40% of Indians currently do not own a home. He urged the construction industry to take up the issue suitably.
Guest of Honour, Palanivel, State Chairman of BAI, Tamil Nadu, Members of BAI, and several other dignitaries participated in the installation function.
