**Executive Summary**
The National Productivity Council (NPC) will observe its 68th Foundation Day on February 12, 2026, and National Productivity Week from February 12-18, 2026. The focus will be on "Clusters as Growth Engine: Maximizing Productivity in MSMEs." This initiative aligns with efforts to strengthen MSMEs, enhance manufacturing competitiveness, and promote sustainable industrialization, particularly in light of India's trade agreements. Activities include nationwide seminars and workshops coordinated by the 12 Regional Directorates of NPC.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **National Productivity Week 2026:**
* Observed from February 12-18, 2026.
* Theme: "Clusters as Growth Engine: Maximizing Productivity in MSMEs."
* **Focus on MSMEs:**
* Aims to strengthen Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
* Enhance manufacturing competitiveness and promote sustainable industrialisation.
* **Collaboration and Outreach:**
* Events, seminars and workshops organised nationwide.
* Collaboration between the 12 Regional Directorates of NPC, Local Productivity Councils, concerned Ministries of the Government of India, State Governments, industry associations and academic institutions.
* These entities will conduct outreach and awareness activities during the week.
* **National Productivity Council (NPC):**
* Autonomous society under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.
* Provides consultancy and training services in various areas, including Industrial Engineering, Environmental and Energy Management, Agri-Business, Economic Services, Quality Management, and Human Resources Management.
* Undertakes research in productivity.
* Constituent of the Tokyo-based Asian Productivity Organisation (APO).
* **India's Role:**
* Government of India is a founding member and the current Chair of APO.
**Impact Analysis**
**MSMEs**
**Impact**
* MSMEs are expected to benefit from increased productivity and competitiveness through the focus on cluster-based growth.
**Action Required**
* MSMEs should participate in the events, seminars, and workshops organised during National Productivity Week to learn about and implement strategies for maximizing productivity within their clusters.
**Government of India (Ministries and State Governments)**
**Impact**
* Government agencies are expected to play a key role in facilitating and supporting the initiatives related to cluster-based growth for MSMEs.
**Action Required**
* Ministries and State Governments should collaborate with the NPC, Local Productivity Councils, industry associations, and academic institutions to conduct outreach and awareness activities and support the implementation of productivity-enhancing strategies.
**Industry Associations and Academic Institutions**
**Impact**
* Industry associations and academic institutions are integral to disseminating knowledge and fostering collaboration within MSME clusters.
**Action Required**
* These entities should collaborate with the NPC, Government of India, and State Governments to conduct outreach and awareness activities and support the implementation of productivity-enhancing strategies.
Key Entities Referenced
National Productivity Council (NPC): Autonomous society under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, focusing on productivity enhancement.
National Productivity Week 2026: Annual event focused on productivity, with the 2026 theme emphasizing cluster-based growth for MSMEs.
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade: Department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, responsible for promoting industry and internal trade, overseeing the National Productivity Council.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry: Government ministry responsible for trade and industry in India.
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs): Target of the productivity enhancement efforts.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
National Productivity Council to Observe 68th
National Productivity Week 2026 with Focus on
Cluster-Based Growth for MSMEs
Cluster-Led Growth Positioned as Key Driver of Productivity
and Global Value Chain Integration
Posted On: 11 FEB 2026 6:21PM by PIB Delhi
The National Productivity Council (NPC) will celebrate its 68th Foundation Day on 12 February 2026 and
observe National Productivity Week from 12 to 18 February 2026 across the country. The theme for the
68th National Productivity Week is “Clusters as Growth Engine: Maximizing Productivity in MSMEs”.
The theme aligns with the emphasis of Union Minister of Commerce and Industry and President, National
Productivity Council, Shri Piyush Goyal, on strengthening Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
(MSMEs), enhancing manufacturing competitiveness and promoting sustainable industrialisation. In the
backdrop of India’s recent trade agreements, the focus on cluster-based development assumes greater
significance as a strategic instrument for accelerating productivity, fostering inclusive growth, driving
sustainable industrial expansion and strengthening India’s integration into global value chains.
A series of events, seminars and workshops will be organised nationwide through the 12 Regional
Directorates of NPC located at Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Guwahati,
Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Mumbai and Patna. Twenty-four Local Productivity Councils,
concerned Ministries of the Government of India, State Governments, industry associations and academic
institutions will collaborate in conducting outreach and awareness activities during the week.
The National Productivity Council, an autonomous society under the Department for Promotion of
Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, was established in
1958 with the vision of becoming a knowledge leader in productivity and supporting the Indian economy
in achieving global competitiveness while contributing to sustainable and inclusive socio-economic
development. NPC provides consultancy and training services in areas including Industrial Engineering,
Environmental and Energy Management, Agri-Business, Economic Services, Quality Management,
Human Resources Management, Information Technology and Technology Management to Government,
public and private sector organisations. NPC also undertakes research in productivity and is a constituent
of the Tokyo-based Asian Productivity Organisation (APO), an inter-governmental body of which the
Government of India is a founding member and the current Chair.
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Abhishek Dayal/ C N Abhijith/Anushka Pandey
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