Confederation of Indian Industries (CII)

A delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industries and Vivekananda International Foundation met the Governor of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka recently.

History of CII

The outing of CII began in 1895, when five planning firms-Martin and Company, Burn and Company, John King and Company, Jessop and Company, and Turner Morrison and Company-decided to shape the Engineering and Iron Trades Association (EITA). To promote the interests of Indian makers, EITA was renamed the Indian Engineering Association (IEA) in 1912.

In 1942, the Engineering Association of India (EAI) was laid out to promote the interests of small and medium-sized planning firms. In 1974, EAI combined with IEA and outlined the Association of Indian Engineering Industry (AIEI), which in 1986 transformed into the Confederation of Engineering Industry (CEI). The CEI in 1991 was transformed into the current Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

Mr. Rajiv Gandhi, then the Prime minister of India, had a significant impact in integrating the Association of Indian Engineering Industry (AIEI) into the Confederation of Indian Industry during the 1980s. This public affiliation would address the interests of Indian industry. He considered AIEI more master and current and guided it on critical procedure matters
In 1998, the then Prime Minister, Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, while tending to CII’s National Conference and Annual Session, energised the public specialists, industry, and typical occupants to change. This was his first area of involvement in any industry relationship as Prime Minister. Mr. Vajpayee reaffirmed the public power’s commitment to making changes and highlighted the meaning of a sensible financial turn of events.

Association

CII is a body enlisted under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, of India. The most amazing oversight group of CII is the CII National Council, made up of driving industry heads and experts.

Mr. T. V. Narendran, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Steel Limited, is the President of CII;. The most amazing oversight group of CII is the CII National Council, made up of driving industry heads and experts.

CII has over 9000 direct associations and over 3,000 indirect enrolments from around 294 public and territorial sectoral affiliations.

Functions of CII:

To identify and strengthen the industry’s role in the economic development of the country.
To act as a catalyst in bringing about the growth and development of Indian Industry. (Cooperative Sector Reforms)
To reinforce the industry’s commitment to society.
To provide up-to-date information and data to industry and government
To create awareness and support the industry’s efforts on quality, environment, energy management, and consumer protection.
To promote cooperation with counterpart organizations.
To work towards the globalization of Indian industry and integration into the world economy.

FAQs About the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

1. What is the history of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)?

The origins of CII can be traced back to 1895 when five planning firms formed the Engineering and Iron Trades Association (EITA). Over the years, it went through various iterations, such as the Indian Engineering Association (IEA) and the Association of Indian Engineering Industry (AIEI), before becoming the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in 1991.

2. Who played a significant role in integrating AIEI into CII during the 1980s?

Mr. Rajiv Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India, played a crucial role in integrating the Association of Indian Engineering Industry (AIEI) into the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) during the 1980s. This move aimed to address the interests of Indian industry and promote strategic matters.

3. What were the key objectives set by Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee during his address to CII in 1998?

During his address to CII’s National Conference and Annual Session in 1998, Prime Minister Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee emphasized the importance of transformation and change. He highlighted the commitment of the government to bringing about economic reforms and sustainable development.

4. What is the organizational structure of CII?

CII is registered as a body under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, of India. The highest governing body is the CII National Council, comprising prominent industry leaders and experts. Mr. T. V. Narendran, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Steel Limited, currently serves as the President of CII.