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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…

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…

19 Jun 2020 The journey of the association formed in 1895 to CII in 1992 has been eventful and intertwined with the journey of India. At the doorstep of World War II, India was still dominated by the British – they controlled the service and industry sectors, except cotton textiles,…

10 Jun 2020 India’s geography is as diverse, vivid and vibrant as its demography. The Himalayas in the north to deserts, plateaus and a 7000+ kilometres coastline gives India unique geo-climatic conditions, which also makes the country vulnerable to natural and man-made disasters. Floods are the most common natural disaster…

29 May 2020 Varying climatic conditions and changing patterns are making India susceptible to disasters, be it natural or man-made. Floods, cyclones, landslides, and earthquakes, among others, are some of the natural disasters that beset the country from time to time, while unforeseen events such as accidents and now, the…

16 May 2020 By the early 1900s, the Engineering and Iron Trades Association (EITA) had made considerable progress as an association. However, it was getting challenging to balance the interests of the manufacturers and the traders within one association. During the decades to India’s Independence, Indian industry led by Indians…

30 Apr 2020 Around the last quarter of the 19th century, almost all regions of India had modern industry with firms engaged in cotton, coal, jute and tea. Sugar, shipping, and paper were some of the emerging industries. Engineering firms were also establishing themselves.  Jessop and Company is perhaps the first…

16 Apr 2020 As the lockdown in India has been extended till 3 May 2020 to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, the need for relief and rehabilitation has increased as millions find themselves stranded and unable to earn their daily living. Specially affected are migrant labour, dependents, and people from…

28 Mar 2020 The role of the Indian corporate sector in disaster relief operations has been growing significantly, be it in collection and distribution of relief material or towards the contribution of reconstruction of social and community assets.  CII is the first Indian industry organization to constitute a Disaster Management…