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INFHRA is an industry body & member based organization representing Infrastructure, Facility Management, Human Resource & Realty industry on all national and local bodies to be able to convey industry viewpoints, as also communicate and debate issues relating to public-private partnerships for economic development. It epitomises the interests of industry and trade, interfaces with Government on policy issues and interacts with counterpart international partners to promote bilateral issues. We endeavour to improve the business climate in which the industry operates, and work towards the globalisation of Indian industry ! INFHRA strategises for comprehensive integration of industry with the desiderata of society. The prevalent factor in all its activities is partnership across a cross-section of organizations, including regime, NGO’s and international bodies. The purpose of the Industry Association is to develop Indian industry and also to represent the global industry by working with the market participants, regulators, and other representative bodies to promote sound practices in the industry that strengthen markets and serve the needs. Key functions: • Influence – through various public relations activities, such as lobbying, education and publishing, represent the industry and promote its position by influencing public policy, legislation and regulation, standards • Information – collecting, digesting, interpreting and distributing various forms of information, ranging from industry statistics, news, developments and other specialised knowledge relevant to their industry or markets to help the industry manage risks, be informed of opportunities and take advantage of recognised 'best practices' • Implementation – promoting high standards amongst its members and encouraging 'best practice' in the industry to improve positioning and competitiveness ! Allied Services: To support our Functions & Purpose, it is essential to have an appropriate platform. INFHRA facilitates the same through its range of Allied Services, inclusive of, but not limited to the following: • Lobbying • Regulatory • Benchmarking • Best Practices Sharing • News and information • Educational & Vocational Guidance • Facilitate, promote and support skills development • Conferences, Seminars, Workshops ,Trade fairs & Exhibitions • Publications • Promotion of new business opportunities • Provide Consultancy and Advisory services ! INFHRA is a congregation of committee. We aim at creating committees of interest, ambition, & propel them to accomplishment. Our committees include Partners from the world’s leading organizations who work with us actively to build a platform for positive change, and thought leaders who put forth the aspirations of future generations into our discussions. This leads to an understanding of challenges at hand and the way forward to solutions, which catalyzes into growth. FACILITY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE: Facility committee has been formed to define and promote professional FM practice. The purpose is to guide and develop facility management professionals by providing commendable services, products, resources and scope. In support of its members, INFHRA aims at promulgating the facility management profession through education, accreditation, government relations, leadership opportunities, recognising excellence, research and standards development. It aims to: Promote FM as a recognized profession to the property industry, government bodies and public Develop FM practice within India to encourage advancement of the profession in term of delivery and understanding Key Characteristics: ! Works proactively to improve the sectors profitability and competitiveness - Designs and implements support services - Monitors Government initiatives/support and helps members take advantage of them - Adopts proactive approach to meeting shortcomings identified by bench marking activities ! Works effectively to represent the sectors interests at all levels of the legislative regulatory process - Has an effective mechanism for consulting members and understanding their views - Monitors and anticipates the legislative process and ensures that its views on pertinent members issues are addressed !S upplies sound information and advice for members - Seeks out information relevant to members e.g. market trends, and statistical intelligence on overseas competitors, parliamentary affairs, patents, standards - Benchmarking and sharing Best Practices - Arranges briefings and conferences for members on key issues - Initiates and co-ordinates relevant action - Ensures provision of sound advice on legal, employment, health and safety and environmental issues ! Promotes good public relations and communications - Ensures positive public image of the sector its products and services - Acts as a focal point for public and media enquires about the sector and represents the sector to the media ! Promotes training and education - Determines skills requirements for the sector for short and long term - Works with relevant industry training organizations, other employer organizations, professional institutions and training bodies - Promotes training standards and qualifications for the sector ! Promotes innovation and technology transfer - Identifies technology needs of the sector and promotes transfer - Co-ordinates and commissions pre-competitive research and technology work on behalf of the sector - Ensures technical advice is devolved to members ! Provides Online Chat Support - Committed to provide Online chat support for its members. - Members can use the live chat tool to get quick answers to simplesupport issues, or get more in-depth responses from the support Committee.