Tackling Inflation and Other Challenges
15 Jun 2022 With the onset of the war in Europe, the Indian economy is facing the challenge of high inflation. The policy apparatus, which had so far been focused on reviving growth post the pandemic, has now quickly re-oriented itself to focus on inflation. The Government has taken several measures to moderate prices, including […]
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 above pre-industrial levels, and ultimately […]
Emerging Gig Economy: Opportunities & Challenges for Job Creation
16 Jun 2022 Over the last few decades, internet and telecom connectivity spread across the world at a sustained pace. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has given technology solutions an unprecedented acceleration. In 2020, there were 622 million active internet users in India, and it is further poised to increase in the next three years, rising […]
Moving Towards a More Sustainable Business Environment
02 Nov 2021 Sustainable business practices are essential for bringing a balance between development and growth on the one hand and the imperatives of Nature on the other. Climate change is a huge concern for governments across the world. The COP26 summit is one such initiative driven at the global level to tackle the effects […]
CII Excon: The Largest Construction Equipment Event in South Asia
17 Jun 2022 Infrastructure sector is the key driver for the Indian economy. The sector is highly responsible for propelling India’s overall development and enjoys intense focus from the Government for initiating policies that would ensure time-bound creation of world class infrastructure in the country. The Government of India has given a mega push to […]
International Day of Yoga 2022: Yoga for Humanity
21 Jun 2022 A spiritual discipline, based on a very profound science, Yoga focuses on the harmony between the mind and body. Derived from the word ‘Yuj’, it has been in practice since the dawn of civilisation. Though having found its roots in the Indus-Saraswati civilisation, Yoga today is practiced across the globe. This ancient […]
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 been affecting several countries across […]
Maximizing MSME Outreach to Become Globally Competitive and Future Ready
22 Jun 2022 In the pre-covid era, online commerce was quite prevalent but always met with resistance for several reasons primarily influenced by the traditional mindsets. However, the pandemic led to a global crisis and impacted businesses across the world, especially small businesses, which were yet to embark on their digital journey in full swing. […]
Climate Change Resilience: Reducing Air Pollution Through Crop Residue Management
05 Nov 2021 On 26 October, CII’s work on crop residue management to curb air pollution received the ‘Global Development Award 2021’ under the Most Innovative Development Programme category (Theme 2: Community-driven Climate-related Disaster Risk Reduction in Rural Areas). The award recognised CII’s work for “a promising approach to impact the life of local communities […]
Encouraging and Empowering Aspirational Women with Disabilities
24 Jun 2022 A person with disabilities faces several challenges when it comes to pursuing education. For many, financial constraints put an end to any aspirations of higher education. For a woman especially, facing disability challenges, career-oriented higher study is more of a need than a matter of interest. Any kind of support to this […]