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Government Liaison & Representations
Being the voice of the industry, NRAI makes representations and liaises with Local, State, and Central Government Departments for resolving issues faced by the Industry. These issues are compiled on the basis of feedback received from the State Chapters and our Members. Associating with such a representative body gives members a support network. (Please click on the heading to read about our recent achievements)
Alerts
NRAI sends out periodical circulars to the members that carry updates and information on the new government policies imparting the industry and other relevant areas. Also, a daily e-mailer ‘NRAI Bytes’ carrying relevant news & articles is sent to keep our members updated with the industry and association news.
Training Seminars
NRAI is a Training Partner with the FSSAI to introduce a requirement of having at least one trained and certified Food Safety Supervisor in each food service establishment and has been organizing training seminars across regions. These trainings are provided complimentary by NRAI to its Members. This requirement at present is voluntary but will become mandatory in the near future. NRAI has also been hosting series of knowledge sessions on GST for members of the restaurant fraternity. Members of the NRAI get great discounts on actual rates for paid events.
NRAI is a Founder Member of Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (national level organization under National Skill Development Corporation, with a government-industry interface) and has been working on the type/content of skill courses, training partners, and other important aspects for providing quality trained manpower for the restaurant industry in various job roles/levels. We facilitate our members to gain insight on various issues affecting the F&B industry from the industry experts by making them a part of the regularly organized training seminars.
Networking Events
NRAI regularly holds free networking cocktails evenings and also partners with various relevant industry events where invitations are extended to all the members with great discounts for paid events. These meets allow members to network with key decision-makers in the industry.
NRAI Members get to list themselves through the Member Login feature on www.nrai.org which allows all users to see their logo, company name, and category. After logging in, NRAI members enjoy access to all the important information given on the website which may not be visible to non-members and are able to view, edit/update their profile submitted to the NRAI.
NRAI India Food Services Report
NRAI launches its research report once in three years called the NRAI India Food Services Report (NRAI IFSR). These reports are the single, one-stop, and credible source of information, trends, opportunities, and challenges for the industry in India and address needs of all the industry stakeholders. NRAI IFSRs include results from in-depth interaction with a variety of companies, meetings with CEOs, consumer research that covers about 20 cities of India and trade research at restaurants. Members of the NRAI get great discounts on actual rates for buying these reports. Please click on the heading to know more
Relief to the Industry via Litigation
The Association takes legal consultation from its legal counsel and litigates in matters affecting the restaurant industry at large where necessary.
Associate Membership Benefit
NRAI Members get to list themselves through the Member Login feature on https://nrai.org/ which allows all users to see their logo, company name, and category. After logging in, NRAI Members enjoy access to all the important information given on the website which may not be visible to non-members and are able to view, edit/update their profile submitted to the NRAI.
Complimentary Emailers
NRAI offers two complimentary emailers to its Associate Members for reaching out to the member database. The first emailer is sent out at the beginning of the membership, and the second one can be availed after 6 months of sending out the first mailer. Members will also be provided a complimentary mailer on renewal.
Networking Events
NRAI regularly holds free networking cocktails evenings and also partners with various relevant industry events where invitations are extended to all the members with great discounts for paid events. These meets allow members to network with key decision-makers in the industry.
Training Seminars
NRAI is a Training Partner with the FSSAI for the training of Food Safety Supervisor. FSSAI has mandated the requirement of having at least one trained and certified food safety supervisor for every 25 food handlers. NRAI has been conducting these trainings since April 2018 free of cost for our members in various cities.
NRAI is a Founder Member of Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (national level organization under National Skill Development Corporation, with a government-industry interface) and has been working on the type/content of skill courses, training partners, and other important aspects for providing quality trained manpower for the restaurant industry in various job roles/levels. We facilitate our members to gain insight on various issues affecting the F&B industry from the industry experts by making them a part of the regularly organized training seminars.
NRAI ties up with Maharashtra State Skills University (MSSU) and Scope Global Skills University (SGSU), Bhopal for Industry Specific courses.
Advertising & Sponsorship on Discounted Rates
NRAI offers advertising opportunities through its daily emailer, website, and independent emailers; sponsorship opportunities at its events and training seminars. Members of the NRAI get great discounts on actual rates. (Please refer to the attached NRAI Advertising Proposal)
NRAI India Food Services Report
NRAI launches its research report once in three years called the NRAI India Food Services Report (NRAI IFSR). These reports are the single, one-stop, and credible source of information, trends, opportunities, and challenges for the industry in India and address needs of all the industry stakeholders. NRAI IFSRs include results from in-depth interaction with a variety of companies, meetings with CEOs, consumer research that covers about 20 cities of India, and trade research at restaurants. Members of the NRAI get great discounts on actual rates for buying these reports.
Alerts
NRAI sends out periodical circulars to the members that carry updates and information on the new government policies imparting the industry and other relevant areas. Also, a daily e-mailer ‘NRAI Bytes’ carrying relevant news & articles and a quarterly e-newsletter ‘NRAI Restaurateur’ is sent to keep our members updated with the industry and association news. NRAI Restaurateur is sent to all members, relevant educational institutions, and high government officials. Please click on the heading to read Circulars and Notices