Global Investors Meet at Chennai today - Customs Initiative

By Vijay Kumar

THE Global Investors Meet, 2015 is scheduled to be held on 9th and 10th September, 2015 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. A number of important initiatives have been taken by the Chennai Customs Zone for the facilitation of the investors and to pave the way for smooth flow of investments for the development of Tamil Nadu.

Chennai Customs Principal Commissioner KR Chary informs:

• Customs Help Desks are functional round the clock in the International and Domestic Arrival halls, which are manned by dedicated Customs Officers to assist the delegates of the Global Investors Meet, 2015.

• "Soft Skills" training programme has been imparted to the officers of Air Customs to extend courtesy and to have professional approach towards facilitation of delegates and to improve their communication, behavioural and inter-personal skills. The Custom Officers posted at the Airport have been trained to be professional and pro-active so that the delegates view the Customs Officer as a friend who will guide them in their clearances at International Airport.

• Further 24x7 Customs Cargo Clearance Facilities are made available at the International Cargo Complex and Courier Terminal for the benefit of the trade and investors. Many top importers and accredited clients are already making use of this facility.

• Indian Customs endeavors to provide smooth and expeditious Customs clearance for the Delegates and to facilitate the Global Investors.