VIA is a premier organization for the promotion and development of the industry in the region Vidarbha Industries Association is more than five decades old. Formed in the year 1964, with the sole objective of achieving rapid industrialization, the VIA, as it is popularly known, is recognized by the government as a pioneer regional industries association. Its office bearers enjoy representation on several Central And State Government Committees for industry. VIA is affiliated to FICCI, AIMO, MEDC, CII etc.