Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

February 12 marks the 68th Foundation Day of the National Productivity Council (NPC) in 2026. The celebration also coincides with the beginning of National Productivity Week, observed from February 12 to 18 across India. The 2026 theme, “Clusters as Growth Engine: Maximising Productivity in MSMEs,” focuses on strengthening Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises through cluster-based development. Established in 1958, NPC functions under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It promotes productivity enhancement through consultancy, training, research, and international cooperation, including engagement with the Asian Productivity Organisation.