With the newly-formed Telangana state trying to give an impetus to the events industry, a new industry body Telangana Chamber of Events Industry (TCEI) has been floated today to tap the potential.

TCEI, a non-profit private body, comprises six industry sub-sectors, namely, events, sound, light and video, facilitators, event caterers, event venue and entertainers.

TCEI was formally launched by Telangana IT and Panchayat Minister K T Rama Rao, according to a release from the organisers.

The release quoted Rama Rao as having welcomed the formation of the new professional body.

“This makes easy for government to interact with the industry. For any industry to grow, you need an industrial body. I am happy TCEI is formed. It is the first of its kind of a body in India. It is a wonderful initiative,” he said.

The state government is keen to see many global events happening in Hyderabad, he added.

The events industry in Telangana is estimated to be around Rs 300 crore, the release said, adding that the industry’s request for a single-window clearance for their events is being accepted.

source: http://www.business-standard.com / Business Standard / Home> PTI Stories> National> News / Press Trust of India / Hyderabad – August 27th, 2014