27 Feb 2020 In 2020, CII completes 125 years of its momentous journey as a preferred and valuable partner of Government, industry and civil society working towards India’s development. We trace the genesis of CII in 1895 to its evolution as a developmental organisation instrumental in shaping policy, enhancing…
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Kerala Relief and Rehabilitation: CII Foundation
10 Feb 2020 Year after year, natural and man-made disasters wreak havoc on us causing irreparable damage to lives and property. While preventing natural disasters may be challenging, arming ourselves with adequate relief and rehabilitation measures is possible, and extremely crucial. India has been adversely affected by several natural disasters.…
India@75: National Volunteering Week
07 Feb 2020 Creating a Structured Volunteering Ecosystem in India India’s youth is a force that is waiting to be harnessed. It can be the power that turns the wheel. Volunteerism is a constructive way to harness this power. Volunteering offers young people the opportunity to engage with and solve…
Volunteering for Nation Building
10 Jan 2020 Studies have shown that volunteering and pro bono activities positively impact an organization. They enhance employee loyalty, create team-building opportunities, increase cross-department and management interaction and reduce employee turnover. 90 percent of Fortune 500 HR managers in a survey said that volunteering is an effective way to…
The CII Indian Women Network – Enabling Women to Reach Their Full Economic Potential
26 Dec 2019 Inclusivity, equality and diversity are the words of the hour as society shifts its focus to provide equal opportunities to all. More women across the country are now participating in the workforce, especially in sectors previously dominated by men, and education and literacy rates for women are…
Children’s Literature in India- Keeping children hooked to tales
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…
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…