CII to promote talent exchange expansion through India Ready Talent Program
Delhi Delhi. Industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will actively work towards enhancing talent exchange in Singapore through the India Ready Talent Programme, CII said in a release on Sunday.This comes after a core group of CII led by Tata Sons Executive Chairman N Chandrasekaran met Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on February 14.
The India Ready Talent Programme is an initiative of CII and Enterprise Singapore that provides internship opportunities in India to Singapore students.
Additionally, efforts will be made towards advancing skill development initiatives, developing industrial parks, co-developing AI-powered solutions and deepening investments in sustainability-focused projects.
The delegation also met key Singaporean leaders, including President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam, Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat and Manpower Minister Dr Tan See Leng.
According to CII, the meetings resulted in several actionable steps, which will be further taken forward through structured industry-government dialogues.
The CII delegation also interacted with Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and key CEOs of Singapore, and explored opportunities for deeper business-to-business collaboration and industry partnerships.
The visit assumes special significance as India and Singapore celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations.
As India and Singapore continue to strengthen their global economic footprints, this collaboration will serve as a model for regional economic integration, ensuring that both countries remain key partners in shaping the future of global trade, technology and sustainable development.
His Excellency Dr. Shilpak Ambule, High Commissioner of India to Singapore, attended all CII meetings with Singapore leaders.
