26 Aug 2021 India’s vast population of grassroots-level women face innumerable challenges. Economic hardship, social discrimination and lack of opportunities are present at almost every step of their lives. Yet, several women rise above their crippling circumstances to chart a new course for themselves and emerge as changemakers, driving social…
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CII Annual Meeting 2021: Government & Business Working Together for Atmanirbhar Bharat
10 Aug 2021 India will mark its 75th Independence Day on August 15, 2022, making this year’s Independence Day a special one. In the run-up to this milestone, the Government of India is celebrating the occasion with the clarion call of Hon’ble Prime Minister for Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to build…
Celebrating Handloom
07 Aug 2021 Handloom as a craft is integral to India’s culture and upholds the tradition of rural, semi urban India. Not only is the sector a reminder of our roots, highlighting the artistry of weavers, it is the second largest employment provider in rural India, providing livelihood opportunities to…
Manufacturing Vaccines in India – the Need of the Hour
30 Jul 2021 We are adjusting to a new normal in an unprecedented time marked by COVID, wherein the key focus is on overcoming the slowdown induced by the pandemic and putting the economy once again on a growth trajectory. It has been widely agreed that a turnaround in the…
The Rise of the Boss Ladies in India
29 Jul 2021 The Indian economy is showing signs of revival and the Government’s vaccination drive has brought in a new level of confidence among people. However, even amidst the pandemic, a silent but strong movement in the country is making socio-economic waves, impacting growth and creating an enabling network…
Creating Capacity in the Healthcare Ecosystem
28 Jul 2021 Since India’s independence, the Indian healthcare industry has grown at a tremendous pace owing to its strengthening coverage, services and increasing expenditure by public as well as private players. The emergence of telemedicine in the past few years and Government initiatives like e-health coupled with tax benefits…
Restarting with a Healthy Workforce
03 Jul 2021 India’s second COVID-19 wave has resulted in the unfolding of an unprecedented health crisis. The Government has rightly allowed vaccinations to the larger age-group of 18+ years which could provide some succour in the months to come. CII has been actively working to assist the Government with…
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05 Jul 2021 The year 2020 will go down in history not only as a year of adversity but also one that witnessed the indomitable human spirit to find a cure, while simultaneously battling COVID-19. Today, India is witnessing fewer cases, given the standardized treatment protocols, progressing vaccination drive and…
Industry Needs to Calibrate and Transform
01 Jul 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic is the defining global health crisis and the greatest challenge we have faced since the World War II. The virus has unleashed socio-economic effects that have devastated lives and livelihoods beyond just health, undoing decades of global progress. The second wave of infections derailed…
Bringing Change through Technology
28 Jun 2021 India is passing through an unprecedented health crisis and yet another economic challenge. However, the loss of economic momentum is not as severe as last year. As vaccination gains speed, the second half is expected to be strong. The objective, both for the Government and for the…