13 Nov 2020 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s targeted measures announced via a comprehensive stimulus package on Thursday will be a booster for the Indian economy that has been hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. The 12 areas covered as part of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat 3.0’ across key sectors are well targeted and…
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Suggested Safety Measures for Undertaking Physical Activities
11 Nov 2020 The pandemic induced social isolation and stay at home rules made sports & physical exercise inaccessible all over the country as gymnasiums, stadiums, pools, dance and fitness studios, physiotherapy centres, parks and playgrounds remained closed. In the last few months most of the physical activities has resumed…
Digital Agriculture: The Future of Indian Agriculture
22 Oct 2020 If agriculture is to continue to feed the world, it needs to become more like manufacturing- Geoffrey Carr, The Economist The world population is projected to reach 9.6 billion by 2050. This would lead to a significant increase in food demand, even as arable land and freshwater…
Post-pandemic Revival of the Aquaculture Sector
20 Oct 2020 India is the second largest fish producer in the world with a total production of 13.7 million metric tonnes in 2018-19. Shrimp comprises the majority share (75%) of India’s aquaculture share. The fisheries sector in India has been growing impressively with an average annual growth rate of 10.88%…
Help Centre for Industries at CII Rajasthan
18 Oct 2020 The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), through its regional centers, works in partnership with the industry, government, and civil society at the grassroots level for building an efficient, equitable, and developed country. With 68 offices across the country, CII has been successful in understanding the varied socio-economic…
Empowering SMEs and Building Competitiveness
07 Oct 2020 The Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector is one of the integral pillars of the Indian economy, with around 63.4 million units spread across the geographical expanse of the country. This sector is one of the largest job providers, providing employment to 111 million people. The…
India in Top 50 Innovation Economies
15 Sep 2020 The collective cognitive ability of the human race has led to its evolution. The constant spirit to innovate is key to the species’ success. Today, more than ever, countries are striving to create an equitable ecosystem for innovation. India has made tremendous strides in this direction. This…
Brainstorming on the Next Frontiers for Health Systems
12 Aug 2020 The healthcare sector in India has found itself at the epicentre of the daunting challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The private sector and local manufacturers have risen to the occasion by providing support in testing, preparing isolation beds for COVID-19 patients, building Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)…
Indian Start-ups Shaping the Nation’s Economy
03 Jul 2020 There has been a significant rise in the number of start-ups in India in the last few years and a large number of start-ups have been launched across diverse sectors such as fintech, AI (Artificial Intelligence), medtech, edtech, hospitality, automobiles and more. There was an addition of more…
The Internet of Things Ecosystem
14 Jun 2020 The internet of things (IoT) is a system of interconnected devices, and machines through the internet over a large network which are capable of transferring data without human intervention. India, at the forefront of a major digital revolution with major sectors such as Banking, Financial Services, and…