New Delhi, July 11: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal chaired a meeting of the National Productivity Council (NPC) to review initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s productivity ecosystem and enhancing the country’s global competitiveness.
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During the meeting, the Minister emphasized the need to foster a culture of productivity, innovation, and efficiency across industries, services, and government institutions. He called for greater adoption of modern technologies, digital transformation, skill development, and best management practices to improve operational efficiency and drive sustainable economic growth.
The discussions focused on expanding the reach of productivity initiatives, promoting capacity building among industries—particularly Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)—and encouraging collaboration between government, academia, and industry to enhance productivity standards.
Goyal underscored the importance of productivity as a key driver of economic development, employment generation, and global competitiveness. He urged the National Productivity Council to intensify awareness programmes, training, consultancy services, and research initiatives that help businesses improve quality, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
The meeting also reviewed the Council’s ongoing programmes and explored strategies to strengthen institutional support for productivity enhancement in line with the government’s vision of building a globally competitive and self-reliant economy.
The National Productivity Council continues to play a pivotal role in promoting productivity-led growth by providing training, consultancy, and capacity-building support across various sectors of the economy.