CII partners with Serum Institute to expand vaccination across small towns, rural areas across India CII partners with Serum Institute to expand vaccination across small towns, rural areas across India The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has partners with Serum Institute of India to expand Covid vaccination drive to target communities in small towns and rural areas in India. advertisement UPDATED: July 30, 2021 17:12 IST The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has partnered with the Serum Institute of India to expand Covid vaccination drive. (Image: Reuters) The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has signed an agreement with Pune's Serum Institute of India (SII) to accelerate Covid-19 vaccination across the country -- in partnership with the industry, including healthcare providers. The vaccination drive will target communities in small towns and rural areas in India.