About Aiama

Established in 1949, AIAMA is the apex body that works towards the development of the agarbathi industry. With over 800 active members hailing from all over India, AIAMA helps the industry act with solidarity in all matters regarding the future of the industry.

History of the Association

All India Agarbathi Manufacturers’ Association (AIAMA), originally founded as Mysore Oodabathi Manufacturers’ Association (MOMA) was established in the year 1949 for redressal of the grievance of the agarbathi manufacturers as well as to engage in development activities.

MOMA was transformed into All India Agarbathi Manufacturers’ Association during the year 1980 to reflect its growing national character. With the members spread from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and the problems of the industry crossing the State and National borders, it had to perforce approach the Union Government also for the redressal of its grievances. AIAMA has since grown in strength and the present membership spread all over India is around 600.

Names of the Founders

Shri.R.C.Rudrappa

M/s.Shroff Channabasappa & Sons, Bangalore
Shri.N.K.Subbiah Setty

M/s.Lalitha Perfumery Works, Bangalore
Shri.D.P.Sriramulu

M/s.S.Subbanna & Sons, Bangalore
Shri.B.Rathnaiah Setty

M/s.Ananda Perfumery Works, Bangalore
Shri.K.Rangappa

M/s.Prabhat Perfumery Works, Bangalore
Shri.D.Mallikarjunaiah

M/s.Shroff Channabasappa & Sons, BangaloreM/s.D.M.Muddanna & Sons, Bangalore
Shri.H.Mahamed Kassim

M/s.H.Mohamad Kassim Saheb & Sons, Bangalore

Objectives

The chief objectives that led to the establishment of the Association are:

To encourage mutual help and co-operation among the Oodabathi and allied products Manufacturers in India.

To promote, support or oppose legislative or other measures affecting Oodabathi and perfumery, commerce, manufacture, industry, transport or finances, and to submit representation there on to the authorities concerned.

To collect, classify and disseminate statistical and other information relating to Oodabathi and perfumery manufacture, industry and commerce generally and to make efforts for the spread of knowledge in this behalf by publication of books, leaflets and bulletins and advertisements.

To communicate with public authorities, with other Association having similar objectives and with individuals on all subjects touching the Oodabathi and Perfumery Industry.

To set up a laboratory for conducting scientific research work regarding the use and application of raw materials in the Oodabathi and perfumery industry and manufacture To encourage, aid and foster research by the members of the Association.

To encourage and develop essential oils, aromatic chemicals, etc., by such research or by rendering aid to members.

To maintain at the Registered Office of the Association a library of books and publications of perfumery and other materials used in the manufacture of agarbathi and allied products, so as to disseminate commercial and scientific information and knowledge among its members.

To establish just and equitable principles in the manufacture and commerce of Oodabathi and perfumery.

To form a code or codes of practice, to simplify and facilitate the transaction of Oodabathi and allied products business.

To establish and enforce certain minimum standard of purity and quality in the manufacture of oodabathi and allied products etc., and to prevent the use of certain objectionable fats and acids and other injurious materials in order to maintain the fair name of the oodabathi industry and manufacture and to secure the help and authority of the Government in this behalf.

To establish museums of raw materials concerning oodabathi and perfumery industry and to organize exhibitions either on behalf of the association or in co-operation with others.

To purchase, take on lease or hire or otherwise acquire any movable or immovable property or any rights or privileges necessary or convenient for the purposes of the association or for the ultimate purpose of distribution among the members for establishment of oodabathi or other ancillary industry or manufactory or Labour quarters.

To construct, upon any premises acquired for the association, any buildings for the purposes of the Association and alter, add to or remove any such buildings.

To invest the surplus funds of the association in such forms as may from time to time be determined by the association.

To establish a trust or trusts and/or appoint trustees thereof from time to time and invest the funds or the surplus income or any property of the Association in the trustees, who shall hold and deal with the funds, surplus income or property in such manner as the Association may decide.

To establish branch offices at such places as may be considered necessary and desirable to carry out the objects.

Generally to do all other things incidental to the attainment of the above objects.

Services

Promote and support agarbathi industry through legislative and other policy measures.
Legislative support for making available forest based raw materials for the industry.
Association is the nodal agency to represent the industry with various Central and State Government departments.
Convey to the members the various government notifications and circulars.
Organize seminars, workshops and meetings to discuss various issues, problems facing the industry and elicit the views and opinion of the members.
Publish leaflets and books on various developments taking place in the industry.
Association has established Agarbathi Manufacturers’ Co-operative Society Ltd. to help the members get quality raw materials at reasonable price.
Mysore Oodabathi Manufacturers’ Charitable Trust established by the Association offers support to agarbathi workers and their families for their educational needs, medical support and other humanitarian assistance.