London, 25 June 2009

On 25 June 2009, a delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industries - Young Indians (CII-Yi), held a roadshow at the London offices of law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner, hosted by Warsha Kale. The delegates were brand ambassadors for the 'New Age India' and Indian Business, and were in London to connect with young entrepreneurs, businesses, professionals and the academic community in the UK and India.

Yi is the voice of young Indians globally. It was launched by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) as a platform to create leaders across the world, working towards the common purpose of realising a developed India. Inter-disciplinary teams hold events and work together to address key issues within India.

The purpose of the roadshow was to explore opportunities to step up cultural exchange between the two countries where Yi can play a part and consider the launch of a London Chapter. There are currently 16 City Chapters of Yi across India.

Rahul Mirchandani described Yi's current activities and set out the vision for the London Chapter. "There is no better time to be Indian and to be a young Indian is the best thing in the world" he said. His speech was followed by a question and answer session, followed by informal discussion with the CII - Yi delegation and the Committee of the London Chapter