Building Sustainability Through Technology, Innovation and Research
17 Mar 2022 India aspires to become a $5 trillion economy over the next few years, and it is being increasingly recognised as one of the leading economies in the world. India has also committed itself to a bold goal of net zero emissions by 2070. Sustainability is, therefore, critical in all policy initiatives, and […]
Creating a Sustainable and Economically Viable Poultry Industry
17 Mar 2022 The poultry industry is poised to be a growth driver and will accomplish great strides as we look to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals – no poverty, zero hunger, good health and well-being, quality education, climate action, ecosystem management – and pave the way towards a better future for the […]
Moving Towards a Circular Economy Through Innovative 3R Approaches
22 Nov 2022 The world is adopting newer, innovative, cost-effective approaches and solutions to address the growing menace of waste. It is important for a country like India, where the population is very large and waste management practices are not yet fully adhered, to adopt innovative and scientific management of waste that are socially, environmentally […]
Managing India’s Groundwater Resources
21 Mar 2022 Presently, 2.3 billion people around the world live in water-stressed areas, of which 733 million live in high and critically water-stressed areas, according to data presented by UN-Water 2021, and the same will be true for more than half the world’s population by 2050, if current trends continue. Since 1992, the United Nations […]
CoP-27 has Thrown Up Plenty of Opportunities for Indian Industry
24 Nov 2022 Negotiations at CoP-27 this year were under the shadow of an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape that is causing global energy worries, and the summit concluded on Sunday, more than a day later than planned, with a breakthrough decision on establishing a loss- and-damage fund that will be operationalized by CoP-28 in 2023. […]
7 Drivers of Indian E-commerce
22 Mar 2022 The Indian e-commerce market is rapidly evolving as one of the most vibrant sectors in the country. India’s young demographic profile, increasing internet and smartphone penetration, a growing consumer base, budding start-up ecosystem, rising investments in the e-commerce sector are a few of the driving forces behind the boom in the sector. […]
India@100 with Future Ready MSMEs
26 Nov 2022 The micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector has always played a major role in the socio-economic development of India. Spread across both urban and rural parts of the country, MSMEs are increasingly contributing towards the economic and social development of the country and their role will further witness a rise as […]
Export-surge shows promise for $1 trillion ambition
24 Mar 2022 According to an analysis by CII, the highest export potential exists in the sector of electronics, which would continue to remain among the top globally traded items due to rising intensity of digitalization. A dynamic shift has taken place in India’s external engagement with the landmark achievement of the export target of […]
CII – IIT Kanpur Collaboration for Risk Surveillance Centre
28 Mar 2022 There has been a significant rise in communicable diseases, including zoonotic diseases, due to rapid urbanisation and increased global travel. Vaccine research and product development are highly dependent on information about the disease and its spread. The Coronavirus pandemic accentuated the need for evidence-based strategy and preparedness for formulating public health policies […]
Decriminalization of Business Laws
29 Mar 2022 The Indian Government has undertaken a comprehensive exercise to remove a number of archaic laws that are not relevant in the current environment from the statute books. It has also recognized the critical part played by business in fostering economic growth and addressed many business and economic laws that called for criminal […]