Bring together all Dalit entrepreneurs under one umbrella
The Pune-based Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DICCI) was established in 2005 by Milind Kamble, a civil engineer and entrepreneur. While Mr. Kamble is currently the Chairman, the organization has grown with the help of 29 state chapters & 7 International Chapters. Its membership base is rapidly expanding as more Dalit entrepreneurs become aware of its activities and what it can offer them.
The activities of its members are quite diversified ranging from manufacturing
(sectors such as chemicals, agri-products, frozen foods, plastics, textiles, pest control, metals and
metallurgy, marine engineering, solar energy, sugar refining), construction and services
(health care, hospitality industries, education and international trade).
Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DICCI) was established on 14th April 2005. To instill the spirit of entrepreneurship among Dalit youth to develop business leadership, thus empowering them to walk in step with the world.
To motivate Dalit youth to enter the business & industry sector as entrepreneurs and to carve their own niche; To encourage them to contribute to the nation’s economy through wealth creation and to spread the spirit of enterprise to other fellow members. Our mission is to encourage Dalit entrepreneurs and support them in their ventures.
The Chamber operates with a three-fold mandate:
Bring together all Dalit entrepreneurs under one umbrella
Become a one-stop Resource Center for existing and aspiring Dalit entrepreneurs
Promote entrepreneurship among Dalits as a solution to their socio-economic problems
