25 Sep 2020 Having established itself in Delhi, AIEI embarked on a journey of bringing about impactful changes. Although primarily an engineering association, AIEI was driven by a macro vision, and therefore, made macro-level, rather radical-for-its time suggestions to the Government. It suggested combining the Ministries of industry and commerce,…
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Transform the journey: Better commutes for all
22 Sep 2020 India has one of the largest road networks in the world, spanning over 5.8 million km. It comprises of national & state highways and urban & rural roads. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) accomplished the construction of 3,979 km of national highways in the FY20, its…
AIEI: The First Few Years in Delhi
16 Sep 2020 The Association of Indian Engineering Industry (AIEI) had to literally hit the ground running in Delhi. Its initial hunt for office space took it through a rather circuitous route to the what would become a distinguishing feature and pride for the Association: Trade Fairs. Having called off…
Collaborative Action to Tackle Air Pollution
11 Sep 2020 Air quality in the Delhi-NCR region worsens dramatically during the post monsoon season every year. Its sources include vehicular and industrial emissions, dust and emissions from burning of garbage dumps. Seasonal pollution abetting activities such as farm stubble burning in adjoining states is also a major contributor.…
Nurturing Education in Times of COVID and Beyond
14 Aug 2020 The post-COVID world will not remain the same. Such has been the disastrous impact of this pandemic that it has disrupted lives and economies. With the rapid spread of COVID-19, governments across the globe started shutting down schools and colleges. Globally, the education of 300 million students…
CII@125: The Guiding Principles and the Governance Structure of the Association
31 Jul 2020 The merger of the Indian Engineering Association (IEA) and the Engineering Association of India (EAI) to become the Association of Indian Engineering Industry (AIEI) created history in the Indian chamber movement. The two erstwhile entities had different personalities and working styles, and although the assets of the…
CII Model Career Centres amid Lockdown: Facilitating Livelihood, Enabling Income
21 Jul 2020 Every year, India adds about 12 million young people to its workforce. Creating one million jobs every month is not easy, especially when it is exacerbated by a skill mismatch, resulting in the unemployability of many who enter the job market. The sudden global outbreak of COVID-19…
CII@125: The Merger and the Move to Delhi
16 Jul 2020 As socio-political changes swept across independent India, the two engineering associations redoubled their efforts for growth of the industry. The Indian Engineering Association (IEA) with its British origins was affiliated to the formidable Bengal Chamber of Commerce and through it to the Associated Chambers of Commerce and…
CII@125: The Post-Independence Era (1947-1960)
30 Jun 2020 1947 was a historic year for India. The country was free of foreign rule and there was hope and expectation as a new India began emerging. While the yoke of colonial rule had been thrown off, the Indian economy was still largely colonial – foreign firms dominated…
Holistic Development in Early Childhood Years – Anganwadi Centres
20 Jun 2020 Every society is responsible for the health and well-being of its children. It is a well-known fact that the early years (0-5) in a child’s life are crucial. These years shape a child’s growth, physically, mentally and emotionally, and lay the foundation for their learning and holistic…