India assumes chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization for 2025–26
India formally assumed the chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization for 2025–26 at the 67th Governing Body Meeting in Jakarta, the Commerce Ministry said on 21 May 2025.
Summary
India formally assumed the chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for the 2025–26 term during the 67th session of the APO Governing Body Meeting, held from 20 to 22 May 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Indian delegation was led by DPIIT Secretary and APO Director for India Amardeep Singh Bhatia. As Chair, India reaffirmed its commitment to APO Vision 2030 and the Green Productivity 2.0 framework. More than 100 Indian professionals take part in APO capacity-building programmes each year through the National Productivity Council under DPIIT. The Governing Body is the APO's highest decision-making authority, and the APO was established in 1961.
Key facts
- Term
- 2025–26
- Where
- 67th Governing Body Meeting, Jakarta, 20–22 May 2025
- Indian delegation led by
- Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary DPIIT
- Commitments
- APO Vision 2030; Green Productivity 2.0
- Indian nodal body
- National Productivity Council (DPIIT)
- APO founded
- 1961
Practice MCQs 2 questions
India assumed the chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for 2025–26 at its 67th Governing Body Meeting held in:
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Correct answer: B — Jakarta
The 67th Governing Body Meeting was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 20 to 22 May 2025.
Through which body under DPIIT do Indian professionals participate in APO capacity-building programmes?
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Correct answer: C — National Productivity Council
Over 100 Indian professionals take part in APO programmes each year through the National Productivity Council under DPIIT.