DRIVE AGAINST DIABETES 2014 – COMBATTING DIABETES AT THE WORKPLACE

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in partnership with Apollo Sugar, One Touch J&J and Abbott are organizing a massive Drive Against Diabetes (DAD) 2014 on 14^th November 2014 in conjunction with World Diabetes Day across Delhi NCR, Hyderabad and Mumbai.

The Industry recognizes the need to make health a boardroom agenda and with this intent, we began the Drive Against Diabetes in the city of Mumbai in 2013.

Exactly a year later, we are back with the second phase of this Drive Against Diabetes across 3 cities.

India plays host to one of the largest diabetic population in the world and according to the International Diabetes Federation IDF statistics, there are 100+ million diabetics & pre-diabetics in the country, and growing at an unprecedented rate.

Grim truths like, most cases of Diabetes being still undiagnosed, diabetes continues to remain one of the costliest diseases; however, this is preventable and most importantly easily controllable. This Drive is aimed at dispelling myths and promoting healthy diet and nutrition among the workforce population.

CII’s Member companies (BHEL, GAIL, ONGC, ICICI, J&J, Abbott, Reliance, Aptech, BCG, HDFC, Blue Star among others) will host camp stations at various corporate locations to screen and sensitize over 30,000 employees from the workforce community.

The private sector has stepped forward to provide screening kits and diagnostic support alongside training and capacity building for the paramedics. Key corporate partners included Apollo Sugar Clinics Ltd, Abbott, and One Touch J&J.

This is a corporate led initiative, and a first of its kind for its scale and reach.

BYTES:

SHOBANA KAMINENI, Chairperson CII National Committee on Public health & Executive Director – New Initiatives Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited.

CII Members and corporates have already come forward to conduct several of these screening camps engaging paramedics, and diebetologists across Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Hyderabad.’

CHANDRAJEET BANERJI, DIRECTOR GENERAL, CII

“This is an instance of mobilizing massive capacity and synchronous corporate action towards an increasing public health concern about NCDs. The Industry has once again come together for this Drive Against Diabetes (DAD) 2014 – the ambition is to create awareness of diabetes and not focus on numbers alone.”

Mr Gagan Bhalla, CEO, Apollo Sugar

“Apollo Sugar is happy to collaborate with CII in the mass screening campaign. We believe it is the moral responsibility of the corporate to ensure well-being of their employees and conducting such screenings is the first step. Studies show that the average person with diabetes in urban India spends approx. Rs. 30,000 per year on treatment. Unfortunately, the cost of late diagnosis of diabetes is likely to result in 10 to 18 times higher spending – these kinds of staggering numbers are a substantial financial drain and even a cause for indebtedness for families. Early diagnosis through screening for each and every individual hence, becomes important.”

Mr. Sushobhan Dasgupta, Managing Director – India, VP – Diabetes Care Asia Pacific, Johnson & Johnson Medical India

“Unfortunately we all live in the Diabetes Capital of the World and this Drive against Diabetes is a small collaborative step of getting like minded organizations come together and give back to the community we live in. We though have a long way to go and we at Johnson & Johnson India are extremely proud to be a part of this collaborative effort.”

Mr. Dilip Rajan, Country Head and General Manger Abbott Diabetes Care

“Screening remains the first step in overall diabetes management. Our primary objective was to create screening opportunities for the residents, and sensitize and create awareness about the importance of timely diagnosis and prevention. At Abbott Diabetes Care, we are committed to provide unwavering support to patients in their pursuit for good health and remain dedicated to tackling the growing challenge of Diabetes in India, We are proud to have partnered with CII in the ‘Drive against Diabetes’ on 14th November 2014 in conjunction with World Diabetes Day across Delhi NCR, Hyderabad and Mumbai.

CII Agro Tech committed to increase productivity, bring best technologies to farmers

~ India’s only integrated Agri Fair CII Agro Tech 2014 to be held from 22 – 25 November 2014 at Chandigarh; committed to increase productivity, bring best technologies to farmers

~ Is the only integrated Agri show in India that is a convergence point for Indian and international Agri community; will feature 216 new product launches focusing on Indian agri sector

~ India’s Premier Biennial Agro Technology & Business Fair will have 5 International Conferences, country specific sessions with Africa, Germany and Pakistan, farmer & industry delegation visits from China, Canada, New Zealand, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, exhibitors from 11 countries and 15 Indian states

~ Much in sync with Agri Agenda of Modi Govt, CII is working on key policy issues relevant to the entire value chain – from farm to fork through a multi-stakeholder approach; CII Agro Tech 2014 is a key initiative in this regard

~ The Agri Fair, themed around ‘Building Global Competitiveness in Agriculture’ will focus on increasing regional and international cooperation for the betterment of Indian agro-industry

New Delhi, (India) – 13 November 2014: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will host the 11^th CII Agro Tech 2014 from 22–25 November, 2014 at Parade Ground, Sector 17, Chandigarh. Announced at a pre-event Press Conference held at The Lalit, New Delhi; India’s Premier Biennial Agro Technology & Business Fair – the CII Agro Tech 2014 will feature 5 International Conferences, country specific sessions by participants from Africa, Germany and Pakistan, farmer & industry delegation visits from China, Canada, New Zealand, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and exhibitors from 11 countries and 15 Indian states, with the attempt to take the Indian agriculture to the next level.

Much in sync with the Modi Government’s thrust on improving agriculture productivity, enhance farmer’s earnings, increase Agriculture’s (falling share) in India’s GDP and attaining self reliance, Agro Tech would aim to bridge thegap between the farming community, scientists and latest innovations, practices and technologies availableboth nationally and globally in agriculture and bring them on a common platform for the benefit of the farmerswith more than 200 new launches.

A key initiative in this regard, the CII Agro Tech 2014 is themed around ‘Building Global Competitiveness in Agriculture’focusing on increasing regional and international cooperation for the betterment of Indian agro-industry. This is aimed to be achieved via conference sessions, concurrent shows, farmer events around the theme of ‘Jai Kisan’ and discussions & debates, which will help increase productivity and bring best technologies to farmers. Some of the key takeaways of the fair include focus on Agriculture Sector, Bringing the ‘Best’ and the ‘Next’ in agriculture, Bridging communication between stakeholders, Forging business partnerships and International technology collaborations, Building capability through global exposure and key discussions on Policy issues in Indian agriculture.

The CII Agro Tech 2014 is expecting participation of approximately 50000 farmers from states including Punjab, Haryana, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu etc, and participants from countries like Bangladesh, China, Canada, Pakistan, Nepal and New Zealand are also expected to join in the mega fair.

With such huge farmer participation, CII Agro Tech 2014 is expected to play a critical role in revolutionising the Indian Agri sector in all aspects whether it be technology interventions, water management, productivity, soil testing, farm mechanisation or key policy issues relevant to the entire value chain – from farm to market. With a large domestic and international presence, including 37 international exhibitors and 117 domestic exhibitors, the Agri Fair will host 8 concurrent shows including Farm Tech Show, Food Expo, Food Tech, Good Earth, Implementex, Water & Irrigation Management, Livestock Expo, States of India Pavilion and International Pavilion amongst others”, according to CII.

The focus of discussions at this year’s Agro Tech Fair will be in sync with the Modi Government’s thrust on improving agriculture productivity, enhance farmer’s earnings, increase Agricultural share in India’s GDP and attaining self reliance. Agro Tech via concerned stakeholder interaction would also aim to bridge the gap between the farming community, scientists and latest innovations, practices and technologies available both nationally and globally in agriculture and bring them on a common platform for the benefit of the farmers.

Representing the Government’s point of view, statesmen from the Union and State Government including Ms Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Hon’ble Minister of Food Processing, Government of India, Mr Parkash Singh Badal, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Punjab, Mr Manohar Lal Khattar, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana, Mr Brad Wall, Hon’ble, Premier of Saskatchewan (Canada), Mr Ashish Bahuguna, Secretary – Agriculture, Government of India and Mr Siraj Hussain, Secretary – Food Processing Industries, Government of India; are expected to address the inaugural session. A CEOs Roundtable will also be organised with Smt Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Shri Ashish Bahuguna and Shri Siraj Hussain, which will discuss the way forward for the sector.

The Agro Tech 2014 will be supported by Punjab & Haryana as the Host States; while the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India along with Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India are the Partner Ministries. Other partners include Central Institute for Research on Buffaloes; CLFMA of India; Crop Care Federation of India; Fertiliser Association of India; Micronutrients Manufacturers Association; National Seed Association of India; Pesticides Formulators Association of India; and Progressive Dairy Farmers Association.

Dr Pawan Goenka, Chairman, CII Agro Tech 2014 & Executive Director, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. shared that“Through CII Agro Tech 2014, we aim to showcase the latest technological innovations geared to take Indian agriculture to the next level. It will also focus on policy issues by bringing all key stakeholders – governments, institutes, scientists, associations, farmers and the industry onto a single platform thereby helping in attracting higher investments in agriculture and related sectors”.

“CII Agro Tech will help in attaining the objective of ‘more crop per drop’ laid out by our Hon’ble Prime Minister MrNarendra Modi by showcasing the best practices and most advanced procedures & technologies being applied in pockets to a vast number of farmers from all across India present at single platform”, highlighted Dr Goenka.

“CII Agro Tech 2014 will also feature special ‘Kisan Goshthees’, a value added platform for farmers including sessions with scientists and experts to enlighten them with some of the best practices in areas like protected agriculture & precision farming, climate change, water & soil management, use of solar energy for agriculture, organic farming and reducing pesticide usage, Agro processing & marketing, optimum use of Agri inputs, farm mechanization etc which would help remove the existing bottlenecks like lack of knowledge on latest irrigation methods, on proper use of fertilizers, soil testing and about the latest farm mechanization techniques”, further informed Dr Goenka.

Sharing CII’s agenda on Indian Agriculture, Mr Salil Singhal, Co Chairman, CII National Council on Agriculture & Chairman, PI Industries shared that “Key focus of CII Agro Tech, scheduled from 22–25 November at Chandigarh would be to enhance productivity per hectare and showcase the latest methods and best practices in agriculture in various aspects including irrigation, inputs, farm mechanization etc”.

“We are World number 1 in productivity of various fruits like grapes, banana, papaya etc per hectare. But we can be no. 1 in various other vegetables and fruits too”, added Mr Singhal, while announcing the 11th CII Agro Tech 2014, here today.

“Through CII Agro Tech, CII endeavours to support the Indian Agriculture Sector’s surge towards growth, where it seeks to be a stakeholder to the government’s vision of development, especially to improve India’s position world over inproductivity. At present, India lags behind other countries in productivity very badly. In 2012, our paddy productivity was only 3514 kg / hectare in comparison to a global average of 4397 / hectare where as China stands at 6661Kg /hectare. Similarly, for wheat, we stand at 3000 kg/hectare in comparison to a UK’s output of 7360 Kg / hectare. In Cotton, unfortunately India stands at 517 / hectare in comparison to a global average of 729 kg / hectare and Australia’s average of 1920 / hectare. CII would also try to convince the government in various policy initiatives, strengthen food supply chain and reforms as also to increase spending in R&D from a meager .6 %. Our Food processing industry stands at even lesser than 10 % while the global average is around 20-25 % with the same being even 90 % in some of the countries. The same model needs to be applied in India too”, he added.

 “Via the fair, the aim is to create a platform of development which will help place India as a global player. This fair provides a critical platform to domestic farmers to imbibe global practices and develop a greater learning of the latest technological innovations being undertaken across international markets. Providing an important learning curve to Indian stakeholders, the fair will work closely with central and state governments to formulate policies which will help accelerate domestic agricultural production.”

“The fair will also feature key discussions on a reform agenda which will cover an entire gamut of agricultural activities focused on developing the sector from within. CII is of the opinion that technology and critical global partnerships will create a way forward for the industry and assist the Indian agri sector in its surge towards the next level of development”,he added.

Mr Rajesh Srivastava, Co Chairman, CII Agro Tech 2014 Conferences & Chairman & Managing Director, Rabo Equity Advisors commented, “We aim to bring focus back on farmers and provide them with a critical platform of greater learning. By creating a value system where national and international stakeholders converge to discuss the latest developments of the industry, we seek to create a holistic environment for the industry. In the current edition of Agro Tech, we are inviting participation of Agri companies from 11 countries including Germany, Israel, Russia, Canada, Italy, France, Netherlands, Spain, Poland, South Africa & Ivory Coast etc, who will come together to discuss the latest innovations in the industry.”

“Themed around ‘Building Global Competitiveness in Agriculture’, this year’s fair will have farmers from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Bihar and Tamil Nadu interacting with their international counterparts for the exchange of ideas, knowledge sharing on farming techniques and know-how, business networking and human synergy, that will be geared towards the betterment of Indian agriculture. Today the Indian agri sector is standing on a cusp of international way forward and thus via international conferences on topics like horticulture value chain, animal husbandry, innovations in agriculture, world view on India as food basket and food processing, storage and distribution, will enable sharing the best practices in the industry”, he added.

Some of the key highlights of 11^th CII Agro Tech 2014 will be:

• The only integrated Agri show in India that is a convergence point for Indian and international agri community
• Supported by Ministry of Agriculture, MOFPI
• Total Exhibitors – 154, including 37 international exhibitors
• Participation of 37 overseas companies from 11 countries including Canada, Italy, Ivory Coast, Israel, Germany, Spain, France, Poland, South Africa, The Netherlands and Russia
• Delegation from Bangladesh, China, Canada, Pakistan, Nepal, New Zealand
• Is a reflection of growing international interest in Indian Agriculture
• Participation of major agricultural states like Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
• Farmer delegation from Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh & many more

8 Concurrent Shows at CII Agro Tech 2014 include:

• Farm Tech that aims to promote farm mechanization by showcasing the best and the next
• Food Expo that focuses on processed & packaged food
• Food Tech will feature interesting display of ‘Vito’ Oil Filtration System
• Displays to include integrated agri business model for waste land development, kitchen garden, foldable water tank, benefits derived from Paddy straw composting and Rice Transplaners at Good Earth; interesting displays to include Integrated Agri Business Model for Waste Land Development and benefits derived from Paddy Straw Composting
• Implementex to display specialised farm mechanisation & harvesting equipment and range of products covering entire life cycle stage of crops
• Interesting live display & demonstration of Automatic Poultry Feeding Machines, Dairy Farm Development Mobile Vans, solutions for animal identification (RFIDs), cooling solutions, complete life cycle feed range for livestock & veterinary homeopath products, and training on technique related to breeding at Livestock Expo
• Live display of Soilless Farming (Hydroponics) and functional Solar Pump at Water & Irrigation Management Expo
• Farm Services that aims to educate the farmers on overcoming operational challenges; Newer & efficient model of tractors are proposed to be launched

About Agro Tech

Agro Tech, since its inception in 1994 has been CII’s flagship agri event. Under eminent leadership, each edition of this show has grown exponentially. Agro Tech works as an ideal interaction platform between the Farm Producers and the Agro Industry. By creating linkages for value creation and value addition, the exhibition offers varied business opportunities to the technology holders as well as practical learning to the technology users. The fair is the umbrella brand for several focused concurrent shows that have evolved with changing situations; the main being agri inputs, farm machinery, food processing & management, livestock, farmer services etc.

 

Services Exports Should Grow at Faster Pace to Offset Deficit in Merchandize Trade – Finance Minister

Mr. Arun Jaitley, Union Minister  for Finance, Corporate Affairs and Information and Broadcasting  has said that the services exports from the country should grow faster to  offset  the deficit in the merchandize  trade.

While inaugurating the  Services Conclave 2014 today in New Delhi, the Finance Minister said that within the services sector “ we should focus on low lying fruits like tourism, research & development  education etc., where it is easier and quicker  to achieve results,” he added.

(L-R) Shri Arun Jaitley, Minister of Finance, Corporate Affairs and Information & Broadcasting and Mr Ajay S. Shriram, President, Confederation of Indian Industry at the Inaugural Session of the Services Conclave 2014

The Conclave is the joint initiative of  the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry and CII. Over 250 stakeholders from various segments of services sector are attending the two-day event.

Mr Jaitley said that the services sector contributing close to 60 per cent of the GDP  could  be the driving force not only for exports but for generation of gainful employment. In this regard, he said that the manufacturing sector has shrunk its contribution to GDP to 15 per cent.  “Our effort is to increase its share  to 25 per cent to provide sustainable employment to the people,” he added.

Referring to the WTO negotiations which are at a standstill, the Finance Minister underscored that the definition of globalization has changed over the years.  “It is now consumer driven and no amount of patriotism and jingoism can drive the consumers to buy products.   They go for quality and price competitiveness”, he added.  The positions taken by various developed countries against Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) in the case of IT and IT enabled services (ITeS) has fallen flat because the consumers wanted to have best products at affordable prices, he added.

“Make in India” campaign was evolved to make the Indian products more competitive in terms of quality and price, Mr Jaitley added. There are many issues that have to be addressed, such as labour reforms, facilitating capital flows,  strengthening of infrastructure  and trade facilitation measures.  He assured that the Government would address these issues in right earnest to enable different segments of industry to grow faster.

Mr Jaitley said that a few areas of services sector had to be identified and capabilities built around  them  to seize the emerging opportunities.  In this regard, he said that India could  emerge as a regional educational hub.  This not only would reverse the trend of Indian students going abroad for higher studies but also could attract students from developing countries to come to India. For this, the quality of education should be considerably enhanced and the objective should be to catch up with the best education institutions in the world.

The Finance Minister also referred to the huge potential India has in the health sector for attracting patients from other countries, who could undergo complex treatments at very affordable prices.  A competitive environment was important to upgrade the skills and expertise, he added.

Ms Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, said that the services sector in India had grown without much support from the Government. Some of the sectors like IT and ITeS, films, entertainment, professional service etc. had become world class.  The changes brought about in these segments were driven by the industry itself.  She wanted this trend to continue since there was a huge untapped potential in various segments of services sector, be it services for domestic consumption or exports.  The two day conclave, she hoped , could map the potential and identify strategies to tap them on a sustainable basis.

Mr Rajeev Kher, Union Commerce Secretary, said that India’s share in the world services exports was only 3 per cent as compared to EU’s share of 42 per cent and China’s 4 per cent.  “It is a huge challenge for us to increase our  share to the global services trade.  For this, all stakeholders should come together. Quality of services whether it is for domestic consumption or for exports should considerably go up.  The success of IT and ITeS should inspire us to aim high to reach higher orbit of growth in other sectors as well,” he said.

Mr Kher said that Department of Commerce would act as an anchor for permeating Rule based exports. Other ministries and organizations are also involved in the exercise. This would help achieve Indian exporters to penetrate into markets more aggressively.

Mr Ajay Shriram, President, CII, said that a reform agenda was imperative for enhancing the services exports for the country.  In this regard, skill development and laying of physical and digital infrastructure were important.  Services Trade Agreements both bilateral and multilateral also could help the services sector exports to grow faster.   He wanted earliest    signing of Totalization agreements with countries, where there are a large number of Indians working.

Mr Malvinder Mohan Singh, Chairman, CII Services Council, said that the services sector should grow faster from the present level of 9 per cent per annum to enable India to achieve 10 per cent growth in GDP in a given timeframe.  At this rate, the share of services sector to GDP would increase to 65 per cent.  Referring to the health sector, he cited the example of Singapore where it was empirically proved that one dollar investment would have a significant multiplier effect  on the community.  He underscored the need for creating a strong IT backbone  and a  regulatory mechanism.

Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII, has referred to the initiatives of CII  in skilling people, particularly in the health sector.  This, he hoped, would plug the skill gap in the country.

GOI to Expand Capacity of 12000 Industrial Training Institutes : New Hon’ble Minister Bandaru Dattatreya at CII’s India Australia Skills Summit

India and Australia collaborate on Skills Development to enable the 25% of total employable international workforce projected to be from India

Shri. Bandaru Dattatreya, on taking charge as the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Government of India along with Mr. Ian Macfarlane, Australian Minister for Industry launched the  the 3^rd India- Australia Skills Conference. This is an initiative of the Australia India Education Council in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The inaugural was attended by Mr. Satish Jamdar, Chairman, CII-AA Sub Committee and MD Blue Star limited; Mr. Alok Kumar, Director General of Employment and Training, GOI; Mr. Dilip Chenoy, CEO and MD NSDC; Ms. Megan Lilly, Director Education, Australian Industry Group and Mr. Mark Pierce , Australian Counsel General to Mumbai.

Shri. Bandaru Dattatreya, has been given the charge of MoLE just 2 day days ago and this was his first official international engagement.  He applauded the effort of the Australian Minister, Mr. Macfarlane by personally coming to Mumbai and giving this initiative the impetus it deserves. He welcomed the 100 member Australian skills Business Delegation. He highlighted his ministry’s initiatives on Skills and reiterated that Skill development is in the centre stage as per the vision of our Prime Minister, Shri Modi and the current government.  He stated that with India going to add 10 million people to the work force each year, for next 15 years who would need to be skilled and employed. In addition to this, skilling of the existing work force of 470 million of which only 10% have received formal or informal training, is an enormous task going forward. He mentioned that training conducted by companies has emerged to produce competitive workforce required by the industry and also acknowledged their role in apprentice training. He informed that the ministry has launched a scheme for Flexi MoUs between industry and industrial training institutes which would lead to a minimum of 80% of placement in the industry.

Mr. Ian Macfarlane, Australian Minister for Industry stated that the fact that this is the 3^rd edition of the India- Australia Skills Conference, is the testament of the commitment that both the countries have in collaborating in skills. He pointed out that by 2020, 25% of the total international manpower employed will be Indian and hence it is the most opportune time to bring vocational training in India to an International standard for higher mobility. He further announced new enhanced trainer and assessor courses recognizing high quality training and trainer need known as Future Unlimited Training and Assessment Courses pioneered in India. The courses will be launched in three formats.

Mr. Satish Jamdar, Chairman, CII-AA Sub Committee and MD Blue Star limited reiterated the support and commitment of CII for the India- Australia Skills initiative. This is in continuation with the initial efforts where CII took a skills business delegation to Australia in year 2012 . He mentioned that the 7 Sector Skills Councils promoted by CII have shown keenness to learn and adapt best practices from Australian Industry Skills Council. CII also looks forward to working with Australian training partners to collaborate in setting up of training centres in India.

Mr Alok Kumar, I.A.S, Director General of Employment &Training & Joint Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment, and Government of India speaking about the department mentioned that DGET, Ministry for Labour and Employment handles Vocational, Apprenticeship and Modular Employable Schemes (MES) along with public employment service in India. The department has a National Council for Vocational Training chaired by Minister for Labour and Employment with participation of central and state governments and industry which is a largest tripartite for policy frame work development. He mentioned about departments flagship programme of craftsman training scheme for trade level vocational training with network of 12000 industrial training institutes with sitting capacity of 1.6 million, apprenticeship programme has a capacity of 0.4 million and MES programme 1.1 Million. He added that numbers are further expanding with focus on training for several services but core strength is training for manufacturing. The department has setup 11 mentor councils to look over the courses and realign them with industry needs as the focus is on quality and relevance which is the key going forward with expansion. Attracting youth to vocation training is big task for which the employment exchange is being revamped to career counselling canters to address the needs of the students. With partnership with Australia hope our complementary strength and needs comes handy, he added.

Mr Dilip Chenoy, CEO & Managing Director, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) & Co-Chair, AIEC Skills Working Group speaking at the summit mentioned that from the summit the takeaways are expected by collaboration demonstrated in three areas like Greater Australian Presence in the skills space in India, Intense cooperation and collaboration between standard and setting originations to assure people trained in India and Australia are amongst the best and through cooperation and collaboration which improve ability to win medals at World Skills Competition. A testimony to this is the 11 MoUs signed between Australian and Indian partners in Skills.

The conference was in continuation to the CII’s 6^th Global Summit on Skill Development and saw speakers and delegates from Japan, South Korea, Canada, Germany, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Australia and many more.