CII Will Concentrate On Skill Development

The Confederation of Indian Industry in Tamil Nadu will concentrate on skill development, agro business and rural development, healthcare and building inclusive cities, said Mr Manikam Ramaswami, Chairman, CII TN State Council for 2008-09. CII''s members account for 38 per cent of the State''s GDP, estimated at about $300 billion on buying power parity basis. CII recognizes its role in contributing to the industrial development and growth of the State. Its focus areas for the year not only relate to industrial development, but take into account its social responsibility and recognise the importance of the primary sector as much as the manufacturing sector.

Industrial Growth In AP Wants To Be Beefed Up: CII Report

Hyderabad: With a target of developing a vision for the State, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Southern Region released a report titled Andhra Pradesh Vision 2025. The study figures that in 2025, the State will be a leader in human development and in quality of life. It also states that the growth is comprehensive and sustainable, while being sensitive to environmental issues, CII Southern Region said. The report further states that the industrial growth wants to be beefed up and more widespread in different parts of the State. The practice of charging agricultural market cess should also be done away with and free sale of agricultural produce be approved.