16 Oct 2020 During the Independence Day speech this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed on the issue of water conservation and called out to the nation to contribute towards this effort. “The movement towards water conservation has to take place at the grassroots level. It cannot become a mere…
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Making digital literacy a national movement; how MSMEs, NBFCs can lead to India’s economic growth
16 Nov 2020 There’s a zen story that came my way the other day. Two men visited a Zen master. The first man asked: “I’m thinking of moving to this town. What’s it like?” The Zen master, in turn, asked a question, “How was your old town?” The man answered,…
Stimulus 3.0 is a targeted and comprehensive package to stimulate growth and economic recovery
13 Nov 2020 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s targeted measures announced via a comprehensive stimulus package on Thursday will be a booster for the Indian economy that has been hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. The 12 areas covered as part of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat 3.0’ across key sectors are well targeted and…
Suggested Safety Measures for Undertaking Physical Activities
11 Nov 2020 The pandemic induced social isolation and stay at home rules made sports & physical exercise inaccessible all over the country as gymnasiums, stadiums, pools, dance and fitness studios, physiotherapy centres, parks and playgrounds remained closed. In the last few months most of the physical activities has resumed…
Servicing FPOs through CII’s Unique Platform
10 Nov 2020 Farmer Producer Organizations are groups or aggregations of farmers that provide a higher bargaining power to farmers and helps them realise benefits from economies of scale. Launched initially by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers’ Welfare (DAC&FW) as a pilot project for promoting collaborations with farmers…
Generating Green Shoots of Opportunities from E-waste
06 Nov 2020 With continuous growth of consumer electronics and appliances, e-waste is having a far-reaching impact as it is a health hazard, containing toxic additives and substances which can damage the human brain. When disposed of irresponsibly, toxic chemicals released into the air can damage the atmosphere, water and…
CII@125: Celebrating CII’s Singapore journey
04 Nov 2020 CII’s 125th year is one of the most challenging one for India, the world, our industry and our people. However, this year marks our milestones and our story of grit, perseverance, partnerships and friendships around the world. In this unusual year of pandemic, economic downturn, border closures and…
India-Africa Partnership is Underpinned by Developmental Initiatives
03 Nov 2020 The growing India-Africa partnership assumes critical significance in an increasingly interconnected, inter-dependent world. The partnership is unique in many ways. It represents the hopes and aspirations of over 2 billion people who live in the two regions. Hence, every dimension of the partnership is underpinned by significant…
Importance of Urban Development Spending
31 Oct 2020 In India, around 55 per cent of the population lives in urban areas. This is estimated to rise by 1.5 times in the next 25 years. If managed well, urbanization can contribute to sustainable growth, through creating a sustainable model where people are close to work, by…
The key to controlling pollution due to stubble burning
30 Oct 2020 The impact of air pollution is widespread and deep. It leads not only to increased expenditure on healthcare but also adds to economic losses across sectors. This year, the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic is threatening to make the situation even worse. The quality of air in…