National Productivity Council marks 68th Foundation Day; National Productivity Week 2026 begins
The National Productivity Council celebrated its 68th Foundation Day at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on 12 February 2026, marking the start of National Productivity Week (12–18 February).
Summary
The National Productivity Council (NPC) celebrated its 68th Foundation Day at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on 12 February 2026, marking the start of National Productivity Week from 12 to 18 February. The theme was 'Clusters as Growth Engine: Maximizing Productivity in MSMEs'. NPC Chairman and DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia called for deeper integration into global value chains and urged NPC to strengthen its partnership with the Asian Productivity Organization (APO). The week is being observed through NPC's 12 regional directorates and 24 local productivity councils.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 12 February 2026, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
- Occasion
- NPC's 68th Foundation Day
- Week
- National Productivity Week, 12–18 February 2026
- Theme
- Clusters as Growth Engine: Maximizing Productivity in MSMEs
- NPC Chairman
- DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia
- Partner
- Asian Productivity Organization
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was the theme of National Productivity Week 2026, which began on NPC's 68th Foundation Day?
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Correct answer: D — Clusters as Growth Engine: Maximizing Productivity in MSMEs
The theme was 'Clusters as Growth Engine: Maximizing Productivity in MSMEs'.
Who is the Chairman of the National Productivity Council, as stated at its 68th Foundation Day?
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Correct answer: A — The Secretary, DPIIT
DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia is the Chairman of NPC.