Confederation of Indian Industry

CII is facilitating the Indian #industry to achieve #water efficiency across different sectors through Water Audits. They help industries identify high-consumption areas and implement the 3R approach - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, driving efficiency, cost savings and sustainable water practices. #WorldWaterDay2026 #WorldWaterDay #WaterAndGender @ciitwi

CII is highly appreciative of the timely approval of RELIEF, which demonstrates Government’s strong commitment to supporting businesses during uncertain times and reinforcing India’s position as a reliable and resilient player in global markets. - Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII @CimGOI @PiyushGoyal @DPIITGoI @DoC_GoI @CB_CII #RELIEF #ExportSupport #ExportPromotionMission #TradeResilience

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CII’s WATSCAN Tool is enabling data-driven water planning through an integrated GIS and remote sensing framework. By leveraging satellite data on topography, land use, rainfall patterns and soil databases, the tool supports comprehensive watershed evaluation and helps design community-centric, sustainable water management interventions. #WorldWaterDay2026 #WorldWaterDay #WaterAndGender @ciitwi

Odisha, ushers in a new landmark in the mining and construction sector. The CII ODISHA Mining & Construction Expo — East India’s largest mining exhibition—opened today, showcasing innovation, collaboration and industry excellence. 📅19 - 21 March 2026 📍Biju Patnaik Ground, Baramunda, Bhubaneswar, Odisha #OdishaMiningExpo #MiningIndustry #ConstructionEquipment #Infrastructure #MiningTechnology #CII #IndustrialGrowth @FollowCII | @CIIEvents | @CIITradefairs

Growing demand for higher education and specialized programs continues to reshape the academic landscape of India. From US$ 68.06 Bn in 2024 to an estimated US$ 134.84 Bn by 2033, India’s higher education industry reflects a remarkable growth trajectory, driven by rapid technological advancements, evolving industry needs & a strong emphasis on skill-based learning. #EducationIndustry #LearningEconomy #IndiaGrowthStory

A coordinated, multi-sectoral approach is essential to tackle NCDs, combining community screenings, ASHA-led outreach and lifestyle interventions, while also addressing the key challenge of low risk perception around obesity. -Dr L Swasticharan, Additional Deputy Director General & Director, Emergency Medical Relief, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) at 2nd National Obesity Summit. @CII4Health #2ndNationalObesitySummit #CIINationalObesitySummit #CII4Health

Obesity isn’t just about calories, it’s about metabolism. Hyperinsulinemia and liver dysfunction lie at the root of modern obesity, emphasizing the need to restore metabolic health by healing the liver. From junk food and chronic stress to poor sleep and disrupted circadian rhythms, our lifestyles are quietly driving this imbalance. The solution is not quick fixes, but sustainable lifestyle shifts that address the root cause. - Dr (Prof.) Shalini Singh, Director, ICMR - National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research, Department of Health Research (DHR) at 2nd National Obesity Summit @CII4Health #2ndNationalObesitySummit #CIINationalObesitySummit #CII4Health

We need to be clear that millions are already living with obesity as a disease, as a chronic disease, and they need care today. We have to strengthen prevention at scale. We need this in schools, cities, food systems, and in policies. We have to shift the incentives. As long as unhealthy options are cheaper, more available, and more visible, we will not succeed. This requires policy, labelling, marketing restrictions, taxation, reformulation with the industry, the private sector, but within clear rules. -Dr Catherina Boehme, Officer-in-charge, WHO SEARO at 2nd National Obesity Summit @CII4Health #2ndNationalObesitySummit #CIINationalObesitySummit #CII4Health

In our country, we are sitting at an intersection - we have malnutrition on one side and obesity on the other. We should ask the question how did we come to this tsunami of cardiovascular issues? How did we come to this point of mushrooming and relentless race of cancers across the world? - Dr Shubnum Singh, Principal Advisor, Healthcare CII at 2nd National Obesity Summit @CII4Health #CII4Health #2ndNationalObesitySummit #CIINationalObesitySummit

Obesity is not just about weight, it is a serious health problem. More people are suffering from high blood pressure developing diabetes, and what is even more alarming is that it leads to certain types of cancer. The cause could be unhealthy eating habits, less physical activity, increased screen time, etc. We should encourage more physical activity, conduct events in schools and communities that focus more on prevention so that we have a healthy environment and healthy people around. - GT Dhungel, Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Culture, Government of Sikkim at 2nd National Obesity Summit @CII4Health #CII4Health #2ndNationalObesitySummit #CIINationalObesitySummit

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) facilitated a joint interaction between healthcare providers and insurance companies with Shri Ajay Seth, Chairman, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), on 17 March 2026 in New Delhi, to deliberate on critical payor–provider challenges. The session was held in the presence of Dr Naresh Trehan, Chairman, CII Steering Group on Health and Healthcare Council, and Chairman and Managing Director, Medanta – The Medicity; Mr Tapan Kumar Singhel, Chairman, CII National Committee on Insurance & Pensions and Managing Director & CEO, Bajaj General Insurance; Mr Deepak Sood, Member (Non-Life), IRDAI; and Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII. The discussion focused on strengthening trust, improving transparency, and enabling a more structured and collaborative framework for engagement between healthcare providers and insurance companies. A key outcome was the emphasis on a phased reform approach, with 10 Working Groups constituted. The 5 priority areas identified in Phase I include the development of a Joint Code of Conduct, Categorisation of Healthcare Providers, Adoption and Scale-up of the National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX), Focused Studies on Claim Trends, Cashless versus Reimbursement and Medical inflation, and Development of a Basic Insurance Product with Wellness Components. @CB_CII @medanta @bajajgeneral

Education in India is evolving faster than ever. From tech-driven classrooms to real-world skills like creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving, Education 4.0 is shaping the future. With AI, ML, and IoT leading the way, India’s EdTech sector is set to reach $30Bn by 2031, making learning smarter, more flexible, and more accessible than ever. #CII4Education #EdTech #FutureOfLearning @cii4education

'Having the flexibility to expand the list of eligible sectors based on evolving needs is a positive approach,' says @rajivmemani, President, @FollowCII after India tweaks Press Note 3 to ease some FDI norms. He tells @AshmitTejKumar that the focus is on balancing investment inflows with strategic safeguards. #PressNote3 #FDI #Investment

India’s stories are winning hearts across the world and our Media & Entertainment (M&E) sector is driving this global rise. Our unique mix of rich traditions, diverse languages and a young, tech-savvy population is helping Indian stories travel far beyond our borders. This is not just entertainment; it is India’s soft power in action, building global goodwill, promoting tourism and creating millions of jobs. Read the #CIIBlog to know more: shorturl.at/FNruQ #MediaAndEntertainment #CreativeEconomy

India holds immense potential for growth and innovation in the education sector, supported by its large youth demographic, rapid digital transformation and growing focus on skill development. #DYK India’s education and training industry is projected to reach US$313 bn by FY30! #Education #SkillDevelopment

"India’s recalibration of its approach to Chinese investments marks an important moment in the evolution of India-China economic ties. The revised framework under Press Note 3 (PN3) signals a pragmatic attempt to balance India’s strategic and security considerations with the economic opportunities that carefully structured investment from China could bring," writes Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII. Read the full article at: shorturl.at/Jmgio @CB_CII @livemint

CII organised a closed-door discussion on “Enhancing Space Capabilities in the Indian Defence Sector” on 13 March in Bengaluru. General Anil Chauhan, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, CDS of India, interacted with 40 industry and startup leaders from the Indian space ecosystem. The discussion also saw participation from Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, Member, NSAB and Adviser to the Government of Andhra Pradesh, along with representatives from ISRO and DSA. #CII4Space @SIDMIndia