Birgunj Cloth Merchants Association was formed in 1944 A.D. i.e. 2001 B.S. Considering the need of a common platform to safeguard and promote the interests of the business community in the districts of Bara and Parsa. Later on, the name of the Association was slightly modified to Birgunj Merchant Association after the introduction of several other trading businesses in the arena.
With the passing of time, the then Birgunj Merchant Association was restructured with a constitution under the present name of Birgunj Chamber of Commerce & Industries (BiCCI) in 1967 A.D. i.e. 2024 B.S.
BiCCI has been playing a key role in promoting business and industry in this region from the very beginning of its establishment. It is the common forum or platform whereby all the business houses can express their voices, concerns and opinions regarding the different issues. BiCCI as a representative body puts forward the different vital issues so raised before concerned authorities on behalf of the entire business community within its working share.
Objectives of BiCCI
1. Safeguard the rights and interest of business and industrial community by advocating relevant issues to concerning authorities.
2. Forge strategic alliances with local and foreign business organization, through MOU’s, Joint Consultative Committees etc., for the establishments and development of mutual relationships.
3. Provide relevant and updated business information to members and other foreign investors such as information on business opportunities and threats, technological advancements, government rules etc.
4. Highlight the activities of the Chamber through Trade Directory, Periodicals and our chamber website.
5. Organize meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars etc. to provide members with a forum for exchange of views and experiences.
6. Conduct training programmers for Human Resource Development, skill and technological upgrading etc.
7. Encourage members to computerize their operations and take other IT initiatives to achieve greater efficiency.
8. Offer arbitration/mediation/conciliation services to help resolve trade disputes.
9. Training and consultation to encourage member companies to enhance competitiveness through quality management and improved product design.
10.Provide advisory services to government and other concerned authorities as and when required in formulation and execution of business and industry related policies, acts and programmers.
11.Foster cooperation with related national and international organizations.
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