About Us
The earth is our foundation, the future is our ambition.
The Verna Industries Association (VIA) is a prominent association located in the Verna Industrial Estate, considered as the premier industrial estate in Goa. The VIA was established in 1996 to foster collaboration and growth among business in the region and to interact with the various government agencies about their problems and bringing improvement in the operations of the Verna Industrial Estate (VIE).
Today, VIA plays a pivotal role in promoting industrial development, addressing common challenges, and facilitating communication between its members and the respective government authorities. With a focus on enhancing the economic landscape, VIA is a key player in supporting and advancing the interests of industries within Verna Industrial Estate.
To be the driving force behind the transformation of Verna Industrial Estate into a globally recognized hub for innovation and sustainable industrial development.
To champion the interests of our members, promote industrial growth, foster collaboration with government agencies, and drive positive change through proactive engagement and community empowerment.
During those years VIE was bereft of any facilities and it was need of the hour that such a platform was formed, and the grievances of industry be voiced before the government agencies, decision makers and implementers.
VIA was the brainchild of its founder members Mr. Nitin Kunkolienker, Mr. Amol Prabhu, Mr. Anish Bhadouria, Mr. Sanjay Sarda, Mr. Rajiv Sarda & Mr. Asit Aggarwal whose vision was far thinking in those days. In the beginning, the association was established with just 12 members and today it has grown to 150+ members and counting.
Core Committee (2025-27)
President
Vice President
Treasurer
General Secretary
Executive Secretary
Joint Secretary
Managing Committee (2025-27)
President
Vice President
Treasurer
General Secretary
General Manager – HR & Admin Smartlink Holdings Limited
Proprietor Anand Engineering Works
Chairman Finolex Cables Limited
Associate General Manager – Administration
Associate Director – Corporate Affairs Cipla Limited
General Manager – HR & Admin Micro Labs Limited
Chairman Finolex Cables Limited General Manager – Legal & Audit Naik Motors
Co-Opted Members to the Managing Committee for 2025-27
General Manager HR Lupin Limited
Managing Director Goa Medicare Devices Pvt Ltd
Associate Director – Engineering Sanofi Limited
Factory Manager & Site Head Coca Cola
Proprietor Vikas S Singh & Associates
Past Presidents
VIA has also been instrumental in getting advanced telecom technology for the whole of Goa. As far as electricity is concerned, VIA got a dedicated substation installed for VIE and now another dedicated one is proposed for the new phase of VIE. Through proactive engagement with the then CM, late Shri. Manohar Parrikar, VIA got the raw water supply from Selaulim with 30 MLD water tank installed for supply of raw water to the VIE, and also helped in improving the ground water table, as drawing of water from tubewells was also reduced substantially, if not totally eliminated. This indirectly helped with the boosting of agriculture in the neighboring low lying villages.
When it comes to public welfare, VIA again has been at the forefront during the COVID-19 pandemic by distributing free ration to contract workers across the industries in Verna. Instant support was provided to District Collectors office with supply of oxygen concentrators, hand sanitizers, face masks, soaps, hand gloves, biscuits, tea kettles, pedestal fans and more. Setting up dedicated & free COVID testing & swab collection Centre, and also a full-fledged free 130 bedded Covid Care Centre for industrial workers. Support was provided to the ESIC hospital and the Public Health Centre’s at the Industrial estate vicinity as well.
VIA has been working with various schools in and around areas of the Industrial Estate focusing on supporting the schools in improving their infrastructure, setting computer labs and other facilities under the various CSR programs.
Currently VIA has partnered GIDC on Mission Clean & Green Verna Industrial Estate, in a joint endeavor to make Verna Industrial Estate, a truly World Class Industrial Estate.
VIA is now registered under 12A of the Income Tax Act and can now provide certificates under 80G against donations received and eligible to take CSR funds as implementing agency.
VIA has been the recipient of various awards, one of them being “Business Organization of the Year” awarded for Corporate Excellence in 2021.