Cities and towns are hubs of national production and consumption. However, our cities are crumbling under growing
pressure, affecting the quality of life of the residents, and posing serious challenges to environment, sustainability, and consequently to the prospects of growth and development of the country. According to estimates, the Urban Development
sector in India requires an investment of US$ 175 billion. A major part of it is for Urban Transport, Water & Sanitation.
While the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), launched by the Government of India, has substantially enhanced the availability of finance for urban infrastructure, there is a need for long-term urban governance reforms and a strong public-private-partnership to bring about widespread changes in the way our cities are governed and managed today.The Confederation of Indian Industry works to promote PPP in urban infrastructure. We work in partnership with the Centre,State and local governments to ensure effective implementation and compliance of the 74th Amendment. CII has also identified 'Intelligent Cities' as a key focus area.
Key Initiatives / Information
First communication from the CII President to all members after assuming the office of CII, President.
The travails of the global economy appear to be still not behind us, despite gradual recovery during 2010 from the worst global
economic conditions since World War II. Continued fiscal and debt burdens vitiate the recovery process, imparting a degree of
fragility and uncertainty to global economic conditions. The world needs a new source of growth and stability, and India, a
rapidly growing economy with strong internal demand, offers a new opportunity.
India remained relatively untrammeled by the developments in the Eurozone and reverted to close to 9% GDP growth rates in
2010. Growth was broad-based across all sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing and services. Public commitment to
calibrated exit from expansionary fiscal policy and continued corporate and household confidence have helped sustain a
virtuous growth cycle. The resurgence of the rural economy and intensified infrastructure mission further strengthened the
foundations for medium-term growth propensities.
A high level Indian delegation undertook a Mission to the European Cities of Leuven, Brussels, Lille and Paris from the 3rd to the 9th of October followed by the 4th EuroIndia City Summit on Reinventing Dynamic and Sustainable Cities at Halle (Germany) from 10th to 12th October, 2010.
CII - West Bengal State Council has been regularly working towards creating a right platform for interaction, meetings while taking up contentious issues with the relevant authorities. The Council’s resolute to strengthen the very fundamentals of economy and build a resonating state remains unabated. West Bengal State Council is also focusing on a) District Development b) Abating Climate Change and c) Disaster Management - the three key areas which require a lot of attention. In addition to the above, the Council has been regularly organizing programs covering different issues & subjects for the benefit of our members. West Bengal @ 2022 is one of the other major initiatives wherein the Council has tried to identify the potential areas of growth and benchmark them for continuous development.
CII News Update
The Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Mr Montek Singh Ahluwalia, today launched the India Backbone Implementation Network (IBIN). The purpose of IBIN is to improve implementation of policies, programs, and projects, which the 12th Five Year Plan has located as the critical necessity for a.....
“To match up with the rapid pace of urbanisation, there is an urgent need to improve delivery systems and mechanism to provide basic amenities and essential services like water, sanitation, housing, solid waste management, electricity and power besides infrastructure support like road and rail netw.....
The home buyers may soon get a bigger say while buying a house as per the provisions of the proposed Real Estate Regulatory Authority Bill, which is to be tabled during the forthcoming Union Budget. Mr. Ajay Maken, Hon’ble Union Minister for Housing and Poverty Alleviation at the ongoing Internatio.....
The Mumbai city’s skyline may have a facelift if the recommendation of the Union Housing Minister is taken into consideration by the State authorities. As one of the solutions to increasing urban development challenges, Mr. Ajay Maken, Hon’ble Union Minister for Housing and Poverty Alleviation said.....
There is lot of optimism surrounding Public Private Partnership (PPP) in India. Used judiciously and fitted to local circumstances they have the potential to bring effective solution to society. With this background, CII in partnership with DST & GITA organized a National Technology summit at India.....
CII President Mr Adi Godrej joined Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh in his call for more investment in the state which has progressed by leaps and bounds since it became a separate State in 2000......
“Building reservoir of skilled manpower through PPP model is the need of the hour and it''s important that all stakeholders come forward to attain the desired pace of infrastructure development” said Prof Saugata Roy, Minister of State for Urban Development while inaugurating the Conference on Infr.....
“Roads are the only mode to deliver goods and services in Himachal and all avenues in terms of models and technologies must be explored to improve connectivity of the state” said Mr Sudripta Roy, Chief Secretary, Government of Himachal Pradesh while speaking at the Inaugural Session of Conference o.....
Urbanization, taken as an inevitable outcome of the faster rate of growth to which the Indian economy is gradually transiting has molded India into a crowded hub. As per estimates in the next 20 years India’s urban population will be close to 600 million and its cities will generate 70 percent of n.....
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CII Awards & Recognitions
The objective of the awards is to recognize the leadership role in implementing water and watershed management projects with the involvement of public / private agencies and community.
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Forthcoming Events
- CII- IGBC 2nd Conference on 'Sustainable Development for a Green Goa’
Campal-Panaji Goa India May 30, 2013 To May 31, 2013
- Infra Conclave Rajasthan 2013
Jaipur Rajasthan India Jun 14, 2013
- Conference on Green Homes 2013
Bangalore Karnataka India Jun 15, 2013
- CII Real Estate Conclave 2013
Mumbai Maharashtra India Jun 21, 2013
- Conference "ACT" Achieve Cybersecurity Together
Chennai Tamil Nadu India Jul 13, 2013
- International Rail Conference 2013
New Delhi India Oct 03, 2013
- The 6th EuroIndia Mission & Summit ;
Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh India Oct 16, 2013 To Oct 23, 2013
- Green Building Congress 2013
India Oct 22, 2013 To Oct 26, 2013
- International Symposium on Municipal Solid Waste Management
Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh India Nov 15, 2013 To Nov 16, 2013
- CII Tourism Fest 2013
Chandigarh India Dec 05, 2013 To Dec 07, 2013
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