KASSIA is a premier voluntary state level non Government Institution of Small Scale Industrialists. It is a registered body under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act and is functioning on democratic lines with regular Annual General Body Meetings, election of Council Members and Office Bearers and adhering to the constitutional Byelaw and conventions. It is managed by a Council of Management consisting of President, Vice President, the immediate Past President (Ex-officio Member) and 37 members directly elected by the General Body. Past Presidents and Special Invitees are also part of the system. It is primarily responsible for policy formulation and imparting guidance and direction to the affairs of the Association. A permanent Secretariat looks after the implementation of policies and day-to-day administration, under the guidance of the Office Bearers. Kassia is an ISO-9001 -2001 certified organization. Present Range of services Organisation of Information Services for the SSI Sector Counselling and Grievances handling. Liaison service with Government and Institutions facilitating inputs. Organising developmental services and training programmes, Seminars, Conference etc. Sponsoring study tours, in country and overseas delegations. Conducting Exhibitions. Formulating special programmes like Helpline Services, Promotional Campaigns, interaction sessions etc. Initiating Business and Management Development exercises.