Category Archives: FICCI
Graded-autonomy a bold move towards liberalising Higher Education
The government’s decision to grant graded autonomy to 62 institutions will truly liberalise the Indian Higher Education Sector. FICCI congratulates Mr. Prakash Javadekar, Minister of Human Resource Development, on this landmark announcement. Institutions that have been given full autonomy will not need permission of the University Grants Commission… Read More
World’s largest Universal Health Coverage Program NHPS to be launched
The Union Cabinet’s approval to the launch of the new National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS) – world’s largest government-funded healthcare programme – is an endorsement of the commitment of the government towards public health and improving health outcomes of the nation.
NHPS seeks to provide INR 5 lakh medical coverage… Read More
FICCI welcomes North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS)
The union cabinet’s approval to the scheme for North Eastern Region viz North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS) is a welcome move.“For continued growth of the Indian Economy, faster development of the North-East region is critical. The new scheme will help in building manufacturing and service sector competencies in the region,”… Read More
India Innovation Growth Programme (IIGP 2.0) launched
The 2018 edition of the India Innovation Growth Programme 2.0 aimed at developing entrepreneurship in India was launched on at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of Shri Ram Nath Kovind, President of India. Established by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, Lockheed Martin Corporation & Tata Trusts, the India Innovation… Read More
India must lead in defusing the possibilities of a global trade war
The US protectionist measures have raised serious concerns about a global trade war. With the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General Roberto Azevedo raising an alarm on this at the two-day mini-ministerial in New Delhi early this week, it is high time countries across the world should think beyond retaliatory measures to counter the challenges… Read More
Combating counterfeiting & smuggling – Imperative to Accelerate Economic Development
FICCI CASCADE (Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy) today organized a seminar on ‘Combating Counterfeiting and Smuggling – An Imperative to Accelerate Economic Development’. The participants discussed the importance of increased awareness on the hazards of counterfeiting and smuggling… Read More
Digital Travel, Hospitality & Innovation Summit
FICCI Digital Travel , Hospitality & Innovation Summit 2017 brings together global leaders, upstart innovators from the field of Travel, Hospitality, Technology & Marketing to secure new business opportunities, increase brand awareness and to network with the key stakeholders of the Travel & Hospitality Industry.
More:Digital Travel,… Read More
2nd Smart City Conclave at ITC Rajputana
ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards & Conclave 2018
The ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards were first hosted in April, 2017 and is first of its kind in the field of sanitation in India, especially in addressing the multi stakeholder engagement for sustainable sanitation; across the whole value chain of sustainable sanitation, in terms of Build-Use-Maintain-Treat (BUMT). With an overwhelming response in its… Read More
Wings India 2018 an International Exhibition and Conference
International Exhibition and Conference on Civil Aviation sector, providing a congenial forum catering to the rapidly changing dynamics of the sector, focusing on new business acquisition, investments, policy formation and regional connectivity.
It will provide a much desired fillip to the aviation and restructured focused forums shall be instrumental… Read More
SERB & FICCI Initiative to Promote Industry Relevant R&D with Academia
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) in partnership Science Engineering Research Board (SERB), an autonomous body under Department of Science & Technology, Government of India is organizing a round table discussion forum to promote engagement of industry with academia through various schemes offered by SERB.
This round… Read More
