Public Policy Advocacy

ITC not only participated in a large number of industry fora to help contribute to debates on public policy and issues related to ITC's businesses, but has also established a number of institutions - namely the Tobacco Institute of India and the CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development - to promote public debate and shape policies on important issues concerning industry and the nation.

The Tobacco Institute of India is a tobacco industry body, which helps support industry norms and Government policy initiatives.

The CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development was set up by ITC in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry to promote a movement on corporate sustainability in India and policy advocacy.

A number of senior executives of the Company participated in various industry fora and expert committees of the Government. In 2005-06, Mr. Y. C. Deveshwar, Chairman of the Company, was the President of CII, and Mr. Anup Singh, Executive Director, was President of the Indian Chamber of Commerce. Mr. S. S. H. Rehman, Executive Director, is a founder President of the Hotels Association of India and was the Chairman of the CII Tourism Committee. Mr. K. Vaidyanath, Executive Director, is a Committee member of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry.