Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s call last year to visit Lakshadweep for some adventure was enough to set the wheels in motion for increased tourism in this small island off-coast Indian mainland in the Arabian Sea. Known for its breathtaking landscapes, unspoiled beaches, and rich ecosystem. Lakshadweep has immense…
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Notes from Davos
The first day of the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) Meeting began with the Alpine sunshine casting a golden glow over the snow-lined Promenade in Davos. By day two, the temperatures dipped further, but the bustling energy on the streets stayed undeterred. WEF 2025: Collaboration for the Intelligent Age This…
Education as the Cornerstone of Development
Education plays a vital role in shaping skilled workforces, driving innovation, and boosting economic growth. It provides individuals with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for meaningful contributions to society. Beyond personal empowerment, education fosters employment generation and poverty reduction. As the world transitions to a knowledge-based economy, the quality…
Transforming Manufacturing with Generative AI
The manufacturing sector stands on the brink of a significant transformation with the advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI). The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Accenture’s latest report, Transforming Manufacturing with Generative AI, delves into the immense potential of this technology to redefine traditional paradigms and create new opportunities…
ENVISIONING DEVELOPED INDIA THROUGH VOLUNTEERING – ACT TODAY FOR AN EQUITABLE TOMORROW
A nation’s biggest asset is its people. When these individuals choose to exercise the power bequeathed to them by political or social architectures, they create the terra firma for accountability and change. Volunteering is a strategic way for people to deploy their time and skills to aid progress and enable…
Industry 4.0 Adoption: Paving the Way for Indian Manufacturing
India is at the cusp of an industrial transformation fueled by Industry 4.0 technologies such as IoT, AI, robotics, and advanced analytics. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in collaboration with KPMG, has presented a comprehensive report titled Industry 4.0 Adoption and Strategic Roadmap for Indian Manufacturing. This report provides…
Empowering startups through policy support, infra development
India is undergoing an entrepreneurial renaissance, fuelled by a collective resolve to transform the nation into a global hub for innovation and technology. At the heart of this transformation lies the Startup India initiative, which has played a pivotal role since its inception in 2016 in empowering startups through enabling…
National Startup Day: Celebrating India’s Entrepreneurial Spirit
National Startup Day, observed every year on January 16th, honours the creativity, resilience and determination of India’s entrepreneurs. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) extends its warm wishes to every stakeholder in the startup ecosystem—founders, investors, enablers, corporates, and policymakers—whose collective efforts have propelled India’s emergence as a global hub…
How Hospitality and Tourism Can Shape India’s Workforce
Tourism in India has grown remarkably over the past two decades, driven by Government’s initiatives to boost domestic as well as international tourism. Significant investment in infrastructure development, adventure and sustainable tourism and global branding has helped India achieve this growth. As the sector flourishes, the demand from the workforce…
How Future Ready is Indian Manufacturing?
As India gears up to build its manufacturing sector into a global powerhouse and also touch the 5 trillion mark, it is important that the Indian industry also rises up to meet the challenges of this scale up. Competitiveness, innovation, technology adoption and the ability to continuously adapt to a…