13 Nov 2019 Telling stories to children is a timeless tradition, reflecting values, myths and cultures that get passed on across generations. Children’s literature kindles a love and passion for reading, and also adds to a child’s cognitive and social skills. Most importantly, it keeps the child in touch…
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Community Radio – Aiding India’s Rural Development
01 Nov 2019 As a medium of mass communication, radio is fascinating and has stood the test of time to strengthen its hold on people even in the face of stiff competition from other channels of mass communication such as print and TV. Radio by and large means commercial communication…
Making India Clean – Industry Mission under Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan
01 Oct 2019 “If we do not keep our backyards clean, our Swaraj will have a foul stench.” Mahatma Gandhi For the Father of our Nation, sanitation was critically important. His views and teachings on sanitation, a part of the Gandhian way of sustainable living, were targeted at both individuals…
CII Foundation Woman Exemplar Program 2020
23 Sep 2019 Nominate the next Changemaker In many villages across India, access to basic facilities like healthcare, clean water, education and energy resources is still a big challenge for women. However, despite all odds, there are women who show tremendous courage and have been constantly striving to close the…
CII Foundation adopts villages in Punjab to make them stubble burning free
11 Sep 2019 Industry members help farmers adopt sustainable farm practices, reduce air pollution, improve yield and more. Air quality in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) is a major concern due to its severe impact on human health. Tons of paddy straw burnt every year in North Western states, not…
The Evolution of the Indian Economy since Independence
15 Aug 2019 India celebrates its 73rd Independence Day on 15th August 2019. Its development journey over the last 72 years has been marked by significant milestones and reforms that enabled it to achieve substantial progress in many areas including rise in income levels, growth, literacy, life expectancy and a wide variety…
Celebrating Volunteerism!
14 Aug 2019 The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. – Mahatma Gandhi India is known for its historical tradition of giving or volunteering. While many anecdotal references can be found in the ancient religious scriptures and texts, India’s most recent and…
CSR 2.0 – The Innovative, Collaborative and Un-Conventional Route
13 Jul 2019 The economy is rapidly evolving and changing. Innovation has taken center stage; has become omnipresent; new models of partnerships are emerging; Governments are actively reaching out to engage with businesses to deliver solutions to development challenges. Yet, India houses over 15 million people living in extreme poverty,…
INTERNATIONAL DAY of YOGA at CII
01 Jul 2019 21 June 2019 was celebrated as International Day of Yoga across the world with great enthusiasm. Public parks, community halls and other places alike witnesds groups of people gathered to practice Yoga. Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, presented the idea of a Yoga Day.…
The Business of Yoga
20 Jun 2019 Yoga has been an integral part of Indian culture since times immemorial and has been practiced across the country by many people. This ancient Indian science, which brings harmony between the mind and body, was taken to the western world by Swami Vivekanand, who popularized it there…