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AIPMA AT WORK

CII Annual Business Summit 2025

Venue: Durbar Hall, Hotel Taj Palace | Date: 29 May 2025
Theme: Building Trust – India First

Inaugural Plenary

Chief Guest: Shri Rajnath Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Defence

Shri Rajnath Singh emphasized that in today’s shifting geopolitical landscape, trust is not just a virtue
but a strategic asset. Referring to Operation Sindoor and the ‘Make in India’ initiative, he underscored
India’s growing self-reliance in defence and its global image as a responsible power.

Defence Vision Session

Theme: Harnessing Industry, Innovation and Partnerships

Key Speakers:

♦ Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, CNS

♦ Air Chief Marshal A P Singh

♦ Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, Defence Secretary

♦ Lt Gen N S Raja Subramani

♦ Dr. Samir V Kamat, Secretary, Defence R&D

They presented India’s rapid strides in defence manufacturing, exports, and private sector integration,
emphasizing the need for R&D, skilled manpower, and ecosystem development.

Healthcare for Viksit Bharat by 2047

Chief Guest: Shri J. P. Nadda, Hon’ble Minister of Health & Family
Welfare

Shri. Nadda called for a robust, inclusive healthcare system
backed by AI, digital health, and a skilled workforce. He
commended CII’s collaboration with the government and
launched the CII Centre for Health.

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