*Dear Esteemed Members of the Media,*
Greetings from the Confederation of Indian Industry, Today, Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India launched “Make in India” Campaign. A Press Release about the launch is appended below. Also find attached the Exclusive Photographs of CII Goa Interactive Session held in Goa today. I would be most obliged if you to could kindly carry the same in your esteemed Media With Warm Regards, *Gazal Bhambri <john.fernan...@cii.in>* Head, CII Goa State, Confederation of Indian Industry <john.fernan...@cii.in> 502, Unitech City Center, <john.fernan...@cii.in> M. G. Road, Panaji, Goa 403 001 <john.fernan...@cii.in> Tel: 0832 - 2422790 / 2422796 <john.fernan...@cii.in> e-mail: cii....@cii.in ; gazal.bham...@cii.in *Press Release:* Make in India: A New Deal for India’s Manufacturing Sector – CII President The CII President, Mr. Ajay S Shriram, welcomed the launch of Make in India (MII) by the Prime Minister, calling it a new deal for India’s manufacturing sector. He said that the initiative to ease procedures and welcome investment into the sector had been taken at the right time. It is the only way to generate employment for the large pool of young people joining the labour force every year. As mentioned by the Prime Minister, the purchasing power of the people can be enhanced and demand created only if they have employment opportunities. CII endorses the idea that security of investment and consistency in policies are most important for developing the trust of investors. The assurance given by the Prime Minister that the centre and states will work as a team is important for industry. His emphasis on self-certification will go a long way in reducing difficulties for businesses. The Prime Minister’s emphasis on skill development and mapping of skills to industries is an important endeavour that must be pursued. CII has taken many initiatives in this area and trained many workers with specific skills across sectors by adopting ITIs and developing skill gurukuls. Another new idea in the PM’s speech was that India is ideally placed to Look East and Link West. This will help products manufactured in India to enter the global value chain. It is interesting that the PM has equated FDI to the notion of First Develop India. Digital India should lead to much better governance that will help India improve its rank in the Ease of Doing Business. The CII President also welcomed the emphasis on ease of doing business by Commerce and Industry Minister Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman. The repeated mention of “Ease of Doing Business” is very heartening, since CII has taken this up as its priority in our advocacy with the Government and we are grateful that the Government has been receptive to the various suggestions, said Mr Shriram. As a part of this National Campaign, CII Goa organized an interaction with the State Government, concerned Industry Associations, leading Industrialists and Entrepreneurs at a city hotel in Panaji. At this event they discussed and deliberated the key issues faced by the Manufacturing Sector. The Hon’ble Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Parrikar, Government of Goa addressed the gathering and expressed his whole hearted support towards this initiative. Inspired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s speech, the Chairman- CII Goa State Council, Mr. Kirit J Maganlal stated that “Based on the basic tenet of having faith in the stakeholders and create not only a good but effective and easy Governance Model”. *Photo Caption: * Ø Chief Minister of Goa addressing the Captains of Industry in Goa at the Launch of 'Make in India' Campaign. Mr. Manohar Parrikar, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Government of Goa, Mr. Parag Joshi, Vice Chairman- CII Goa Council & Managing Partner Jutex, Mr. Shekhar Sardessai, President- Goa State Industries Association, , Mr. Kirit J Maganlal, Chairman- CII Goa Council, Director & Chief Executive- Magsons Network Pvt. Ltd., Mr. S V Naik, Director, Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce, Mr. Narayan Bandekar, President, Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Ms. Gazal Bhambri, Head, CII Goa State. Ø The CII Goa State Council, Government of Goa Officials and the Manufacturing Stakeholders viewing the Live telecast of 'Make in India' Campaign at the Launch in Goa. *Panaji- Goa* *25 September, 2014* -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer This message, including any files transmitted with it, is for the sole use of the intended recipient and may contain information that is confidential, legally privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, please note that any unauthorized use, review, storage, disclosure or distribution of this message and/or its contents in any form is strictly prohibited. If it appears that you are not the intended recipient or this message has been forwarded to you without appropriate authority, please immediately delete this message permanently from your records and notify the sender. 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