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CII-Kerala to host 5th Global Ayurveda Summit, 10th Kerala Health Tourism 2023. They are aimed at positioning Kerala as the preferred destination for medical value tourism.

Hyderabad hosts close to 1,000 micro, small and medium scale industries involved in the defence and aerospace sector. TS Special Secretary-Invest E. Vishu Vardhan Reddy said the Russia-Ukraine war has shown the need to focus on anti-drone technology. Former DRDO chairman G. Satheesh Reddy said industry needs assured supply orders,…

BEE to launch int. subvention scheme of ₹12K cr to turbocharge energy efficiency initiatives, incl. ₹6K cr for MSMEs. Scheme to offer reduced-interest loans for energy efficiency projects. Goals: reduced energy consumption, increased efficiency, lower CO2 emissions, improved profitability & competitiveness for MSMEs, more job opps. BEE's initiatives incl. 150…

A CII delegation of 25 members visited Sri City industrial zone for two days to gain 'cross-learning and practical exposure'. They interacted with leading industrial establishments such as Thermax, Danieli, Colgate-Palmolive, Kellogg’s and Blue Star to understand their technological strengths and manufacturing practices.

Industry urged to focus on environmental sustainability

Mysuru City Police and MYSURUCII, in partnership with Yi Mysuru, are organising a training session on Road Safety Guidelines and Work Effectiveness for city bus drivers. Aiming to promote road safety, the initiative seeks to project Mysuru as a safer city, impacting tourism and socio-economy. B. Ramesh, B. Srinivas, Devika…

TN govt to soon come up with action plan for tech cities in State. Land identified in Coimbatore for self-contained complex with residential, commercial, retail, office and entertainment spaces. Expansion of Coimbatore International Airport pending. Govt to lease land to AAI if airport is run by private player, else fair…

CII works to position TN as leader in socio-economic dev. with white paper to help achieve $1 trillion economy by 2030. Questionnaires sent to 400 participants from 15 sectors to get feedback on 12 parameters. White paper to be submitted to TN govt. ahead of GIM. CII to look at…

CII Karnataka organised its first Family Business Conclave 2023, focusing on managing change and expectations. Speakers discussed distinct challenges and opportunities, emphasising on governance, succession planning, leadership transitions, trust and values. The conclave concluded with the importance of building a strong family business culture, embracing innovation and charting successful growth.

Special Chief Secretary (Environment, Forest, Science & Technology) Neerabh Kumar Prasad has urged the steel industry to adopt innovative practices to reduce environmental footprint and contribute to sustainable development. Speaking at the conference on ‘steel and alloys’ organised by Andhra Pradesh chapter of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on…

CII Kerala pays tribute to former CM Oommen Chandy, recalling his remarkable work for the State's development & his strong sense of integrity, compassion & dedication. His loss leaves a deep void & CII Kerala observed a minute of silence in his remembrance.