CII submits a detailed list of 62 stalled projects: 17 Projects Cleared by Project Management Group

CII appreciates the Government’s commitment to rapid implementation of large infrastructure projects.

CII has learnt that 17 large infrastructure projects have been cleared in the last two weeks by the Project Management Group (PMG) recently set up in the Cabinet Secretariat to fast-track infrastructure projects. PMG has initiated an innovative and effective monitoring mechanism deploying e-governance to track and review the progress of the large infrastructure projects. In consultation with concerned companies, CII had prepared a detailed list of 62 infrastructure projects of over Rs 1,000 crores each and submitted it to the PMG. 

5 Point Agenda for Economic Development of Assam

CII will be  partnering with the State Government for overall economic development of the State and to facilitate initiatives that will catalyze grassroots  level developments.

The 5 point agenda will include Skill Development, Growth of the IT industry in the State, Enhancing MSME competitiveness in the State through capacity building, Boosting Food Processing including enabling the Tea industry to move up the value chain and facilitating healthcare delivery. 

Exporters Hope US will quickly renew Generalised System of Preferences

Views of Sanjay Budhia, Chairman, CII National Committee On Exports & Imports and CMD, Patton Group

U.S. GSP trade preference program is due for renewal on July 31, 2013 and timely renewal of GSP is very important for maintaining stable bi-lateral trade between the two countries and to avoid uncertainty in quoting/bidding for any new business which will adversely affect the trade of both countries.

Presently exports to USA under GSP Form “A” Certificate of Indian Origin are allowed duty-free entry. Pending renewal of the GSP program, exports from India are subject to US Import Custom Duties. 

New initiative to Standardise Measurement and Management of GHG Emissions

India Green House Gas Program Launches with More Than 20 Leading Companies

New industry-led, voluntary program to measure and report GHG Emissions. The initiative has already received strong endorsement and support from industry leaders.

The WRI India, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) launched the India Green House Gas Program (India GHG Program), a voluntary initiative to standardize measurement and management of GHG emissions in India. Representatives from more than 20 founding member companies joined environmental and government leaders for the launch of the India GHG Program, which will promote profitable, sustainable and competitive businesses.