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 of new age business leaders. […]
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 economy largely depends upon aggressive […]
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 4.3 million people directly or […]
CII Annual Meeting 2021: Government & Business Working Together for Atmanirbhar Bharat
10 Aug 2021 India will mark its 75th Independence Day on August 15, 2022, making this year’s Independence Day a special one. In the run-up to this milestone, the Government of India is celebrating the occasion with the clarion call of Hon’ble Prime Minister for Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to build a new Aatmanirbhar Bharat. It is […]
Recognising and Empowering Grassroots-level Changemakers
26 Aug 2021 India’s vast population of grassroots-level women face innumerable challenges. Economic hardship, social discrimination and lack of opportunities are present at almost every step of their lives. Yet, several women rise above their crippling circumstances to chart a new course for themselves and emerge as changemakers, driving social change. To recognize and celebrate […]
Creating a Social Impact with Skilling and Placement
07 Sep 2021 The pandemic has highlighted the need for industry-aligned skilling, re-skilling and up-skilling of underprivileged youth. This was also stressed by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship during the session – ‘Job Creation & Entrepreneurship – Way Ahead for Livelihood Generation’ at the recently held CII Annual Meeting […]
CII Covid-19 Relief and Rehabilitation: Mission Vaccine Nation
13 Sep 2021 As the second wave of Covid-19 abates, focused efforts are being undertaken to revive the economy and restore livelihoods across the country. One of the game-changers in economic revival will be vaccinating the entire adult population of the country, since vaccines are expected to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 and a […]
Fostering Social Entrepreneurship – an Imperative for Inclusive Growth
16 Sep 2021 Economic empowerment and inclusive growth are at the core of all nation building efforts. In the Indian context, the social entrepreneurship ecosystem is diverse and offers a plethora of opportunities. Social entrepreneurship refers to business ventures that aim to fulfill societal needs and contribute directly to solutions addressing specific weaker sections of […]
Volunteering for a Better World
22 Sep 2021 We all want positive change. Today, we demand solutions in 240 characters to issues that years of social and political reform and dialogue could not resolve. If everyone is asking for change, who should actually make it? How can it start? I always believe it best to look beyond government, any government, […]
Encouraging Adoption of Sustainable Agriculture Practices
24 Sep 2021 Globally, food production declined in the last one year due to the pandemic but the Indian farm sector has stayed largely unaffected by the pandemic, as it grew consistently over the same period. It recorded a 3.5% growth in the first quarter of 2020-21; declined marginally to 3% in second quarter and […]