CII Western Region (WR) promoted GITA [Accelerating Economic Growth] as its theme for 2013–14, referring to the 4 pillars of Governance, Innovation, Transformation and Affirmative Inclusion.
Partnerships with State Governments were the highlights – with Warehousing & Logistics Summit and the 6th MPEXPORTECH- INDORE FOOD EXPO 2014 with the Government of Madhya Pradesh; and National Summit on Inclusive Urban Development 2013, National Education Summit and Garvi Gurjari National Craft Fair & Summit 2014 with the Government of Gujarat.
Sectorally, the year resonated with events on mutual funds, banking & finance, pharma & health, real estate, human resources, industrial relations, telecom, water, waste management, energy, green initiatives, manufacturing, safety, health & environment – all proffering advocacy and business opportunities. CII (WR) also launched the Indian Women Network based on the theme ‘I Am the Change’ and entwined on the three pillars of Engage-Empower-Enable. The Maharashtra State Technology Summit & Technology Platform highlighted on the State’s technological strengths concentrated in its institutions and industry.
The Annual Report primarily highlights the activities pertaining to the following areas of intervention: Building People, Policy Advocacy, SME, Infrastructure, Sustainability, Competitiveness, Business Development, International and Membership Engagement.