Chitkara University is now a certified member of CII
Chitkara University has been recognised as a certified member of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the development of India, partnering industry, government and civil society through advisory and consultative processes. CII is a non-profit, industry-led and managed organization with over 9000 members from the commercial and governmental sectors, including SMEs and multinational corporations, and an indirect membership of over 300,000 businesses from 294 national and regional industry associations.
CII has been driving India’s development journey for more than 125 years and works proactively to transform Indian industry’s role in national development. Through a variety of specialised services and strategic worldwide linkages, CII traces change by working directly with the government on policy concerns, interacting with thought leaders, and boosting efficiency, competitiveness, and commercial prospects for industry. It also serves as a forum for reaching out to others and forming coalitions on important problems. Extending its agenda beyond business, CII assists industry to identify and execute corporate citizenship programs. Partnerships with civil society organisations carry forward corporate initiatives for integrated and inclusive development across diverse domains, including affirmative action, livelihoods, diversity management, skill development, empowerment of women, and sustainable development, to name a few.
CII serves as a reference point for Indian industry and the international business community, with 62 offices in India, including 10 centers of excellence, and 8 overseas offices in Australia, Egypt, Germany, Indonesia, Singapore, UAE, UK, and USA, as well as institutional partnerships with 394 counterpart organizations in 133 countries. Assisting members to become more productive and efficient in order to match global benchmarks and compete globally is a central undertaking for CII. It provides an unmatched array of services to its members, geared towards boosting the competitiveness of the Indian industry. These range from building a better climate for doing business to international networking and creating robust platforms for business interaction.
At the macro level, CII engages with policymakers, including parliamentarians, ministers, and officials, to represent the industry’s viewpoint on emerging trends and help shape policies. Conferences and seminars help disseminate member perspectives on key economic and industry issues across a wide spectrum of fields. Exhibitions and trade fairs, both industry-wide and sectoral, bring together stakeholders and enable stronger connectivity. Services are provided through CII’s Centres of Excellence which specialize in aspects such as quality, energy management, sustainable development, logistics, small business competitiveness, etc. CII departments deal with technology and innovation, IPR, WTO-related issues, skill development and a host of other areas that connect with concerns of large and small businesses. Consultative and advisory services as well as training programs are available from a dedicated and professional staff with high qualifications and experience. CII’s range of competitiveness-linked services provides a 360-degree support system for members.
