Sambhav – Enabling Possibilities
21 Jan 2021 The Confederation of Indian Industry launched the India Business and Disability Network last year to further the cause of inclusion, especially amongst corporates. Launched in partnership with the Employers’ Federation of India (EFI) and ILO – CII Global Business and Disability Network (CII IBDN) is a platform for advocacy and dialogue, for […]
Strengthening the Foundation: Early Childhood Education
25 Jan 2021 Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. – Nelson Mandela A good education is the key to progress, both at the individual and social level. India adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, wherein Goal 4 is to ensure “inclusive and equitable quality education and promote […]
CII Young Indians: Leading the Change
16 Mar 2021 Are you a young person thinking of shaping India’s future development? Young Indians is just the right platform. A strong and resilient India needs young leaders who can inspire others and transform the country with their actions. Such young leaders are problem solvers and have a huge positive influence. Today’s young […]
Change as a Project
19 Mar 2021 Businesses with their reach, resources and organizational capabilities can help stakeholders like the Government and NGOs fill crucial gaps in service delivery. Strategic partnerships between India Inc and these stakeholders can considerably accelerate the pace of development in India. Such collaborations can be a good business move as well. Studies show that […]
CII – TB Free Workplaces Campaign
07 Apr 2021 Tuberculosis (TB) continues to plague the Indian public health system with drastically high infection and morbidity rates. The World Health Organization (WHO) TB statistics for India for 2019 estimated TB incidence 2.4 million cases, with estimates showing that close to 40% of the Indian population is infected with TB bacteria, with India […]
#My2020Hero – Celebrating Real Life Heroes
08 Apr 2021 The single biggest impact of COVID-19 has undoubtedly been on the psyche of people. Not only has the microscopic virus changed societies and systems, but more importantly, it has caused an indelible impact on human consciousness. This is reflected in the mass awareness regarding the importance of service providers, from healthcare workers […]
Volunteering – The Essential Strategic Framework – Stepping up Business and Employee Growth
21 Apr 2021 “As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands – one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” – Audrey Hepburn It wasn’t just this quote from my favourite actor that made me think – why would businesses set aside employees time for volunteering? As I go about […]
CII Foundation Woman Exemplar Program 2020
23 Sep 2019 Nominate the next Changemaker In many villages across India, access to basic facilities like healthcare, clean water, education and energy resources is still a big challenge for women. However, despite all odds, there are women who show tremendous courage and have been constantly striving to close the inequality gap between men and […]
Making India Clean – Industry Mission under Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan
01 Oct 2019 “If we do not keep our backyards clean, our Swaraj will have a foul stench.” Mahatma Gandhi For the Father of our Nation, sanitation was critically important. His views and teachings on sanitation, a part of the Gandhian way of sustainable living, were targeted at both individuals and society. With this as […]
CII@125: From EITA to IEA
16 May 2020 By the early 1900s, the Engineering and Iron Trades Association (EITA) had made considerable progress as an association. However, it was getting challenging to balance the interests of the manufacturers and the traders within one association. During the decades to India’s Independence, Indian industry led by Indians was gaining ground. A new […]