16 Nov 2021 The COVID pandemic is an unprecedented event in the history of the modern world. It has left an indelible mark on economies around the globe and challenged their resilience. It has impacted geo-politics, global trade and perhaps globalisation itself. On a positive note, the pandemic has placed…
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The Making of an Entrepreneurial India
15 Nov 2021 Trade and enterprise were the hallmarks of the British empire; they fueled their voyages and shaped their political and economic destinies. It was no different with India – her traders travelled the seven seas, establishing ties with far-flung lands. From about the end of the 1st millennium…
Unleashing the Indo-ASEAN growth potential
08 Nov 2021 In October, PM Narendra Modi addressed the 18th India-ASEAN Summit where he emphasised the shared cultural values between the ASEAN nations and India and reaffirmed New Delhi’s focus on a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific with a pivotal role played by the group. The PM also participated…
Promoting Water Management Tools and Techniques Across India
03 Nov 2021 The 26th United Nations climate change conference, COP26, will see discussions on the Paris Agreement as well as on the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. It will also highlight the impact of climate change on water resources, as the issue of water stress and security has…
Contributing to the National Agenda with Green Buildings
28 Oct 2021 On the last day of this month, over 190 leaders from various countries will gather in Glasgow to discuss and finalize climate action at the 26th Conference of Parties (COP26). The goal is to minimize the damages of climate change by limiting global warming to 2 degree Celsius…
Tackling Climate Change at COP26 Summit: Intended Nationally Determined Contributions
27 Oct 2021 Across the world, countries have been battling the impact of climate change. At the Earth Summit or the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1992, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was agreed and its leadership body,…
The Gati Shakti initiative speeds up India’s infrastructure mission
19 Oct 2021 The infrastructure sector has emerged as a high policy priority and the launch of the Gati Shakti initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week adds a new dimension of implementation to the endeavour. This is a significant step forward for the country’s logistics, where inefficiencies result…
India’s Innovation Landscape
14 Oct 2021 The Global Innovation Index (GII) assesses the performance of 132 countries on seven parameters viz. institutions, human capital and research, infrastructure, market sophistication, business Sophistication, knowledge and technology outputs and creative outputs. CII is a founding knowledge partner of the GII and has driven innovation in Indian…
The India Plastics Pact: Paving the Way for a Circular Plastics Economy
11 Oct 2021 India marks a significant stride towards a circular plastics economy through the launch of the India Plastics Pact, taking forward the mission of sustainability. As the world grapples with the growing plastic pollution crisis, several governments are speaking out in favour of a legally binding global treaty…
Augmenting STEM Education
07 Oct 2021 In a fast-evolving digital world, the importance of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) stream of education is heightened. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), Augmented Reality and other new and emerging technologies have provided us with alternate avenues, helping us…