07 Sep 2021 The pandemic has highlighted the need for industry-aligned skilling, re-skilling and up-skilling of underprivileged youth. This was also stressed by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship during the session – ‘Job Creation & Entrepreneurship – Way Ahead for Livelihood Generation’ at the…
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The India Plastics Pact: Creating a circular economy for plastics in India
30 Aug 2021 The plastics problem The benefits of plastic as a material are well recognized and indisputable. Their use has increased manifold over the last sixty years and is expected to double over the next 20 years. However, their presence and persistence in the oceans, terrestrial ecosystems and…
Recognising and Empowering Grassroots-level Changemakers
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…
Life Insurance in 2021: Paving the Way for Protective Financial Inclusion
23 Aug 2021 The pitch for financial inclusion in India got stronger this year especially against the backdrop of the pandemic. Today, more than 65 per cent of India’s population lives in rural towns or villages. Largely comprising of an “Earn and Pay” arrangement, the anomaly in a steady stream…
Create a New Normal Model for the Tourism Sector
20 Aug 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has put a furrow on the Indian tourism industry like never before, as domestic and international travel and tourism plans are shrouded in a veil of uncertainty. In such times, it is imperative that we model a new-normal for the tourism industry. The…
Crucial Role of Insurance in Financial Inclusion
19 Aug 2021 The penetration of insurance in India is 3.76 per cent of the country’s GDP. Isn’t it surprising to see that a financial tool which is capable of covering risks you or your assets face has such a dismal penetration? I firmly believe that insurance plays a crucial…
Create a conducive environment that will help India stimulate its domestic tourism demand
18 Aug 2021 COVID-19 is one of the biggest Black Swan events in recent times, with a long-term impact on the travel & tourism industry. The sector, adversely impacted by the first wave, had just begun recovering, only to be hit by the second and a more severe wave that…
A makeover for the India-Africa economic partnership
17 Aug 2021 The India-Africa partnership is set for a major makeover as both sides seek economic self-reliance to insulate their respective economies from external shocks. India’s reforms process resonates with Africa’s aspirations of accelerating its infrastructure development, manufacturing growth, farm sector modernisation, services sector expansion, digital transformation and reliable…
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…