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COVID - 19 Interventions. |
CII’s extensive engagement to combat the impact of Covid-19 on the economy includes policy advocacy, support services for businesses, and information services. Its sectoral verticals are providing real-time updates on policy announcements and working with the Central Government to provide inputs on next steps to tide over the health emergency. Through its 68 offices in India, including 9 Centres of Excellence, CII is in contact with state Governments on policy actions and information updates.
Policy Advocacy & Ease of Doing Business
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In consultation with industry members, CII is continuously compiling immediate business challenges across multiple sectors for minimising the fallout of emergency Coronavirus health measures on the economy. It is providing policy suggestions for macroeconomic management, monetary measures, and ease of doing business. For the most impacted sectors, CII has brought out recommendations to mitigate the unprecedented crisis situation, including for MSME, tourism, aviation, exports and manufacturing and services sectors. (Read more)
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CII Task Forces on COVID 19 |
Demand & Supply of Critical Care Items
As with any National emergency, COVID 19 has presented itself in novel ways of spread and contagion – during these times of crisis, access and availability to key tools that can help all engaged stakeholders handle the situation becomes critical. Specifically for COVID-19, such consolidation of credible and usable resources could be vital to saving lives. CII brings to you a centralized repository of manufacturers and suppliers of essential medical items to fight the Covid-19 battle.
CII Relief and Rehabilitation Initiatives
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CII’s disaster response is comprehensive and it extends all possible support to the affected people during times of such distress. CII is in constant touch with various Government agencies and local authorities to initiate urgent relief operations across all states. To begin with, the relief measures focus on making available requisite materials towards preventing, protecting and testing. Towards this, CII has set up the CII COVID-19 Relief and Rehab Initiative where contributions in kind or funds can be made. (Read More)
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Direct Benefit
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Distribution of PPE
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Food Distribution
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Other Assistance
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Advisories
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Aarogya Setu Mobile App
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Aarogya Setu Mobile App launched by Government of India tracks, through a Bluetooth & Location generated social graph, your interaction with someone who could have tested COVID – 19 Positive. You will be alerted if someone you have come in close proximity of, even unknowingly, test COVID – 19 positive. The app alerts are accompanied by instruction on how to self-isolate and what to do in case you develop symptoms that may need help and support. With Aarogya Setu, you can protect yourself, your family and friends, and help our country in the effort to fight COVID-19.
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Advisories are aimed at helping people learn how to maintain the highest levels of personal safety and protect themselves from the Coronavirus infection. They relate to hygiene, sanitation, and good practices to follow. For businesses too, a set of suggestions is provided here in comprehensive and easy-to-read format. (Read more)
Global Advisories
Countries across the world are grappling with containing the spread of Coronavirus through various measures such as travel restrictions, lockdowns, and health advisories. They are also bringing out economic policies to assist in tiding over the crisis situations. CII captures these advisories and the latest developments on the policy front in the world which will enable businesses to judge the impact on their operations. (Read more)
CII COVID – 19 Helpline
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Businesses across India are facing huge challenges due to the nationwide lockdown which is essential to contain the pandemic. CII provides real-time assistance for specific issues relating to essential supplies, clearances, movement of essential items, and so on. (Click here for the CII Helpline)
Best PracticesCorporates across India are helping their employees cope with the Coronavirus situation through a range of measures while also developing strategies to work from home and other business development. Within the community, India Inc is working on raising awareness, counselling and medical care. Many companies are contributing to Government efforts to provide medical supplies and essential items. (Read more)
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Government NotificationThe Central Government has continuously issued notifications to manage the Covid-19 health emergency, covering personal safety and social distancing, business regulations, measures to help enterprises deal with the fallout, and policy steps for different sectors. CII has placed these together to enable businesses to follow the latest notifications and remain abreast of policy actions. (Read more)
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Business Continuity
CII has put together a tool box of digital instruments aimed at enabling businesses to continue their service operations remotely as far as possible. These tools help businesses to showcase their products, reach out to new customers, set up B2B meetings, and access overseas businesses.
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Business Continuity |
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