CII initiates nine focused tracks to transform South India by 2047
New office of CII inaugurated in Mangaluru
Mangaluru-(Press Release): The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has declared that, in alignment with its national theme, the CII Southern Region branch will focus this year on key enablers of growth that will propel economic growth of the southern states and will also set the tone to transition South India@75 to South India@100.
Speaking to reporters in the city on Saturday, Kamal Bali, Chairman of CII Southern Region, and President and Managing Director of Volvo Group India, said that the transition to South India@100 will be undertaken with the theme 'Transformation through Competitiveness, Growth, Sustainability, Trust & Globalisation' for the year 2023-24.
Highlighting the theme, Bali said, "We have nine tracks of focus or theme enablers. They are People and Culture Rejuvenation, Holistic Sustainability and ESG, Tech Adoption and Digital Transformation, Embracing Energy Transition, Innovation and Startup Ecosystems, Manufacturing Excellence, Industry 4.0, International Linkages, MSMEs, Membership Engagement and Brand Building and Sectoral Promotion."
Detailing the action points under the category of competitiveness, he said, "CII will work closely with the state government in bringing state-level policies on Manufacturing and Industry 4.0, as these are very important in realizing the economic goals and vision of the southern states. CII would also set up a state-level task force on Digital Transformation to support industries in their digitalization initiatives. This is primarily to make CII member companies be ready for Industry 4.0."
He added that CII will be handholding 2,000 MSMEs, which will be serviced and sensitized on various elements of competitiveness in collaboration with the CII Centres of Excellence.
The Chairman further said, "On the Growth front, CII would give special focus on state-level industrial policies and sectoral policies in areas like Start-ups, AI, Exports & Logistics, Food Processing & Clean Energy."
N M P Jeyesh, Regional Director, CII Southern Region, was also present at the Press Meet.
The CII Southern Region opened its office in Mangaluru on Saturday, as a major step towards expanding its services in South India. The office was inaugurated by Bali, in the presence of Vijaykrishnan Venkatesan, Chairman, CII Karnataka; Praveen Kumar Kalbhavi, Chairman, CII Mangaluru District, and other senior office bearers and members of Karnataka.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Bali said that, with the opening of new office in Mangaluru, CII’s office network in South India had increased to 17, including three in Karnataka. CII would now extend its services to members and other stakeholders with specific interventions for the development of MSMEs. Mangaluru, being a vibrant tier-II city, has huge potential to contribute to the growth of Karnataka, he opined.
Vijaykrishnan Venkatesan said that an office in Mangaluru was a long dream of members in Karnataka and with their support it had become a reality. With the expansion of its network in Karnataka, the CII would be able to service its members at the grass-root level.
The opening of the office in Manguluru would support in the industrialization and economic growth of the district, he added.
Praveen Kumar Kalbavi said, "The Mangaluru office will strengthen CII’s presence in tier-II cities in Karnataka and offer specific services to industry members in sectors like exports, food processing, manufacturing besides active engagement with academia and MSMEs in the district. The Mangaluru office will play a catalytic role in the transformation of the region as an economic power house of Karnataka."
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UP Cong holds statewide protest seeking probe into FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand
Lucknow (PTI): The Uttar Pradesh Congress on Wednesday staged a statewide protest demanding a fair and transparent inquiry into the FIR lodged against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and those who filed the complaint against him.
In a statement issued here, the party said memorandums addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi were submitted through district magistrates in all districts of the state.
Uttar Pradesh Congress spokesperson Manish Hindvi told PTI that the memorandums were handed over through the district administration in all 75 districts.
In the memorandum, the party alleged that Saraswati and his disciples were "unnecessarily harassed and humiliated" by police on the occasion of Amavasya and were prevented from taking a ritual bath (at the Magh Mela). It further alleged that some disciples were manhandled and taken to a police station.
The memorandum also claimed that an FIR was later registered against Saraswati, his disciple Swami Mukundanand Brahmachari and several unidentified persons in a sexual harassment case. It termed the case a "conspiracy" aimed at tarnishing the seer's reputation.
Citing Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution, the memorandum stated that these provisions guarantee religious freedom and the right of religious denominations to manage their own affairs.
It described the position of shankaracharya held by Saraswati as "one of the highest spiritual posts in Sanatan tradition" and alleged that the entire episode appeared to have been "orchestrated in a planned manner".
"We request that the background of the persons who got the FIR registered be investigated in a transparent manner by a retired high court judge and strict action be taken against them," the memorandum said.
It also sought a "fair and transparent probe" into the allegations levelled against Saraswati so that the truth could be established.
Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai had told reporters in Varanasi after meeting Saraswati that the party stood firmly with him.
The Congress said it would continue to press for an impartial inquiry into the entire episode.
On February 21, an FIR was lodged in Prayagraj against Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari on charges of sexually abusing two persons, including a minor, over the past year at a gurukul and religious congregations, including the recently concluded Magh Mela.
Days after he was booked, Saraswati had said on Monday that he would not oppose his arrest and asserted that the "fabricated story" would be exposed sooner or later.
At a press conference on Wednesday, Saraswati alleged that criminals rule in Uttar Pradesh, level allegations and influence investigations, as he denied having any contact with the two persons for whose alleged sexual abuse he has been booked.
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