Harnessing Digital Technology's Impact for Social Welfare Advancement
In a significant move towards a more inclusive and sustainable digital future, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has announced its commitment to harnessing digital technologies for the betterment of society, empowering individuals, and driving positive change.
As the apex industry organisation in India, CII is actively promoting digitalization for social good. Through initiatives such as training over 87,000 individuals and facilitating digital tool adoption among more than 302,000 micro and small enterprises, CII is driving MSME excellence and inclusion. Additionally, CII supports capacity building for social impact through the CII Foundation and engages in sustainability efforts like the Sustainability Summit to foster industry-government collaboration for inclusive growth.
CII's focus on innovation ensures that technology is leveraged for the greater good, benefiting society as a whole. The CII Centre for Digital Transformation (CII CDT) focuses on improving organizations, industries, and society through digital transformation. The CII CDT plays a crucial role in enabling businesses and sectors to adapt to the digital age, becoming more efficient, sustainable, and future-ready.
Digital technologies are becoming powerful tools for fostering positive change across the globe, according to CII. Through mobile applications, AI-powered solutions, and social media platforms, these technologies are making a significant impact in addressing social, environmental, and economic challenges. CII's Mission on 'Digital for Social Good' aims to facilitate digital literacy programs, promote digital inclusion, and encourage the adoption of digital tools in education, healthcare, and agriculture.
By fostering collaboration between established industry players and emerging startups, CII drives social impact and innovation. CII supports startups and innovators by providing networking opportunities and resources to scale socially impactful digital solutions. Workshops and training sessions organized by CII aim to build digital skills and competencies among working professionals, ensuring individuals remain competitive in the workforce as they navigate the evolving digital landscape.
CII also advocates for policies that support digital innovation, infrastructure development, and enhanced research and development. The organisation actively works with various stakeholders to create an enabling environment where digital innovations can thrive, providing the necessary resources and platforms to facilitate breakthroughs that can transform industries and society alike.
In a world where digital technologies can serve a higher purpose than just propelling economic growth, CII believes that they can harness it for greater societal good and empower underserved communities. CII will work towards ensuring that technology is accessible to all, especially underserved communities, helping them to benefit from advancements in critical sectors like education, healthcare, and agriculture. Through its 'Digital for Social Good' mission, CII is playing an essential role in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable digital future.
