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MADITSSIA Ushers in New Leadership for 2025-27 Term
V. Senthikumar has been elected as the new president of the influential Madurai District Tiny & Small Scale Industries Association (MADITSSIA) for the 2025-27 term. The new leadership team, including Secretary J. Ashok, was selected by 50 newly elected executive members during the association’s 51st Annual General Meeting, marking a new chapter for one of Madurai’s key industrial bodies.
MADURAI, September 28, 2025 — The Madurai District Tiny & Small Scale Industries Association (MADITSSIA), a pivotal body representing the region’s industrial sector, has announced a change in leadership for the 2025-27 term. V. Senthikumar has been elected as the new president, taking the mantle during the association’s 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on September 25, 2025.
The new team of office-bearers was selected to steer the influential trade body for the next two years. Supporting Mr. Senthikumar will be J. Ashok as Secretary, J. Mohamed Yasik as the first Vice-President, and L. Aravind as the second Vice-President. The executive team is further strengthened by Pon Kumar as Joint Secretary and A. Shyam Narayanan as the new Treasurer. A. Kodeeswaran will now serve as the immediate past president, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of leadership.
According to a press release from MADITSSIA, the selection process was comprehensive. The election saw 51 members contesting for positions on the executive committee, from which 50 members were successfully elected. This newly formed executive body then convened to select the principal office-bearers, ultimately electing Mr. Senthikumar to the presidential post.
The election marks a significant moment for MADITSSIA as it navigates the evolving economic landscape and advocates for the interests of tiny and small-scale industries in the Madurai district. The new leadership is expected to champion policies that foster growth, innovation, and sustainability for its members.
Additional Notes:
- Leadership Transition: The new team aims to address challenges such as rising raw material costs, regulatory hurdles, and market competition.
- Quote from Press Release: “The 51st annual general meeting of MADITSSIA was held on September 25th 2025. Elections were conducted for the 2025-27 term… These 50 members had then selected the office-bearers for 2025-27 and Mr.V.Senthikumar got elected as the new president of MADITSSIA.”
- Executive Committee: The 50-member committee includes prominent business leaders like P. Pon Kumar and A.Shyam Narayanan, ensuring diverse expertise.
- Future Focus: Senthikumar emphasized priorities like advocating for policy reforms, providing skill development programs, and expanding digital infrastructure for SMEs
- Source: Information for this article was sourced from an official press release issued by MADITSSIA.
Conclusion:
With a new and dynamic team at the helm, MADITSSIA is poised to continue its legacy of robust advocacy for the small and medium-scale industrial sector in Madurai. The leadership of V. Senthikumar and his fellow office-bearers will be crucial in addressing the challenges and seizing the opportunities that lie ahead for the region’s economic backbone.
