18 May 2021 The second wave of Covid-19 is now firmly upon us- triggered by new variants of the virus which appear to be spreading faster than anticipated. The magnitude of the spread is far more pervasive, and the surge is much more severe than that experienced last year. Not…
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Volunteering – The Essential Strategic Framework – Stepping up Business and Employee Growth
21 Apr 2021 “As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands – one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” – Audrey Hepburn It wasn’t just this quote from my favourite actor that made me think – why would businesses set aside employees time for…
#My2020Hero – Celebrating Real Life Heroes
08 Apr 2021 The single biggest impact of COVID-19 has undoubtedly been on the psyche of people. Not only has the microscopic virus changed societies and systems, but more importantly, it has caused an indelible impact on human consciousness. This is reflected in the mass awareness regarding the importance of…
CII – TB Free Workplaces Campaign
07 Apr 2021 Tuberculosis (TB) continues to plague the Indian public health system with drastically high infection and morbidity rates. The World Health Organization (WHO) TB statistics for India for 2019 estimated TB incidence 2.4 million cases, with estimates showing that close to 40% of the Indian population is infected…
Change as a Project
19 Mar 2021 Businesses with their reach, resources and organizational capabilities can help stakeholders like the Government and NGOs fill crucial gaps in service delivery. Strategic partnerships between India Inc and these stakeholders can considerably accelerate the pace of development in India. Such collaborations can be a good business move…
CII Young Indians: Leading the Change
16 Mar 2021 Are you a young person thinking of shaping India’s future development? Young Indians is just the right platform. A strong and resilient India needs young leaders who can inspire others and transform the country with their actions. Such young leaders are problem solvers and have a…
Strengthening the Foundation: Early Childhood Education
25 Jan 2021 Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. – Nelson Mandela A good education is the key to progress, both at the individual and social level. India adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, wherein Goal 4 is to ensure “inclusive and…
Sambhav – Enabling Possibilities
21 Jan 2021 The Confederation of Indian Industry launched the India Business and Disability Network last year to further the cause of inclusion, especially amongst corporates. Launched in partnership with the Employers’ Federation of India (EFI) and ILO – CII Global Business and Disability Network (CII IBDN) is a platform…
Rebuilding Lives – Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation
19 Jan 2021 January 19 is celebrated as the National Disaster Response Force Raising Day. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) was constituted in 2006, a year after the enactment of the Disaster Management Act of 2005. The Act was a result of the strongly felt need for a disaster management…
Rebuilding the Nation in the Post-pandemic World
24 Dec 2020 Confederation of Indian Industry embarked on its 125th year of operations which coincided with the deadliest pandemic that the world has faced in the last century. The role of the Indian industry evolved this year with the corporate sector innovating with products and processes, creating partnerships and…