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…
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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…
Nature Positive Businesses
02 Aug 2021 On 22 July, the G20 Environment Ministers’ meeting in Italy ended with the ministers pledging to adopt new climate targets within the next three months with focus on three broad areas: biodiversity and protection of oceans; promoting circular economies, particularly in the fashion and textile sectors and…
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…
Developing Sustainable Solutions for Logistics Parks and Warehouses
27 Jul 2021 Over the last decade, the logistics sector in the country has witnessed a rapid rise in demand for freight-forwarding, warehousing and supply chain infrastructure. While the upsurge in demand for logistics and warehousing certainly augurs well for the country, it is imperative for these developments to adopt…
India & the Future of Automotive Industry
22 Jul 2021 What will lead to the change in the automotive industry? Would it be Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Thing (IoT), alternate fuels, or Electric Vehicles? Or would it be an amalgamation of all these? Let’s find out how each of these aspects will shape the future of…
Indian Process Industry: Using TPM Methodology for Sustainable Profit Growth
20 Jul 2021 Introduced in the year 1969 in Nippon Denso, Japan, the primary focus of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is to establish the concept of Zero Failure of Equipment extending to Production Efficiency Enhancement. Adopted in 1991 by the Cement Industry in India, CII in collaboration with Japan Institute…
A Step Forward in Green Transit
19 Jul 2021 The Indian Government has set ambitious environmental targets for the next few decade and CII has been contributing to this movement by creating new benchmarks and services that facilitate seamless adoption of green concepts. IGBC is spearheading the 21st century green building movement in India. As on…