Ayushman Bharat – Fertile Ground for Intersectoral Collaboration
29 Oct 2018 India’s growing population is at times held accountable for many of the challenges that the nation faces, such as housing, unemployment, pollution, depletion of natural resources, poverty, poor health, and numerous others. On the other hand, if we look at Japan, a population decrease of one million over the last five years […]
Mission Circular Economy
02 Nov 2018 CII’s flagship event, the 13th Sustainability Summit, was held in September. It gave perspective to the crucial subject of Circular Economy. Distinguished guests inaugurating Mission Circular Economy, stressed on the importance for India to accept this path-breaking concept. Here is everything you need to know about this highly acclaimed concept: A Paradigm Shift […]
INTERNATIONAL DAY of YOGA at CII
01 Jul 2019 21 June 2019 was celebrated as International Day of Yoga across the world with great enthusiasm. Public parks, community halls and other places alike witnesds groups of people gathered to practice Yoga. Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, presented the idea of a Yoga Day. Garnering huge support from Yoga […]
The Future of Medical Technology
05 Nov 2018 Healthcare is led by a new generation; savvy, educated and abreast with latest technologies. Today, healthcare users are cognizant of their wellbeing and are active participants in their treatment. The medical technology sector is evolving rapidly, to meet the demands of tech-savvy patients. Medical practitioners adopt revolutionary medical technology to provide futuristic […]
Easing Financing Challenges of MSME Sector
14 Nov 2018 Short Term Recommendations The vibrancy of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector in the macroeconomic context cannot be overstated as it accounts for 7% of India’s GDP, 45% of total manufacturing output, and 40% of Indian exports while employing over 117 million people. Given the critical importance of the […]
The Changing Face of Screens – Shift from TV to Mobile Devices
02 Jul 2019 In today’s world, how many people still watch their favourite programmes on TV screens? This habit of lounging on a couch as you watch your favourite show is fast changing. Mobile screens – smartphones, tablets, laptops – are rapidly emerging as preferred alternatives or have simply replaced TV screens for many who […]
Automation: A Compelling Case for Upskilling and Reskilling to Enhance Productivity
15 Nov 2018 With Industry 4.0 becoming a reality, one of the reigning questions is whether many of the job roles, particularly in manufacturing industry will get altered, fundamentally changed or cease to exist. Well, the answer is a combination of all three aspects. As per CII Future of Jobs Report, ‘it is estimated […]
How India Inc can help unmask our cities, make the air cleaner
22 Nov 2018 It is that time of the year when air pollution in Delhi is a central preoccupation for all. An unprecedented health hazard is looming upon us, particularly impacting the health of our children and elderly ones. A World Bank report highlights that environmental damage due to air pollution not only causes health […]
India and Italy can together push the knowledge envelope
03 Dec 2018 If India is to emerge as a leading player in the evolving global knowledge economy, it must foster its technology and innovation capabilities. One way of doing this is to develop partnerships with global leaders in these areas. An excellent partner in technology and innovation for India could be Italy, and the […]
Enhancing Skills Critical for Boosting Employability
03 Jul 2019 With the Budget 2019-20 to be presented shortly, job creation is expected to be the topmost priority on the Government’s agenda. Innovative ideas are necessary to explore ways to create more jobs in the economy, especially in the labour intensive sectors such as agriculture, construction, textiles, etc. The Confederation of Indian Industry […]