National Productivity Week 2026 To Highlight Clusters As Growth Engine For MSMEs

New Delhi, Feb 12 (KNN) The National Productivity Council (NPC) will mark its 68th Foundation Day on 12 February 2026 and observe National Productivity Week from 12 to 18 February 2026 across the country, with a focus on strengthening cluster-based development for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

The theme for this year’s observance is “Clusters as Growth Engine: Maximizing Productivity in MSMEs.”

The theme reflects the emphasis placed by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry and President of NPC, Piyush Goyal, on enhancing MSME competitiveness, promoting sustainable industrialisation and strengthening India’s manufacturing base.

In the context of India’s recent trade agreements, cluster-led development is being positioned as a strategic approach to accelerate productivity, foster inclusive growth, expand sustainable industrial capacity and deepen integration into global value chains.

To mark the week, a series of seminars, workshops and outreach programmes will be organised nationwide through NPC’s 12 Regional Directorates located in Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Mumbai and Patna.

Twenty-four Local Productivity Councils, along with concerned Union Ministries, State Governments, industry associations and academic institutions, will collaborate in conducting awareness and engagement activities.

The National Productivity Council is an autonomous organisation under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

It provides consultancy, training and research services in areas such as industrial engineering, environmental and energy management, agri-business, economic services, quality management, human resources, information technology and technology management to government and industry.

(KNN Bureau)