Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Highlighting India’s reforms at the 68th Session of the governing body meeting of the Asian Productivity Organisation here, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said productivity today extends beyond efficiency to include resilience, innovation and inclusive growth
Initiatives such as Make In India, Startup India, Skill India, the Production Linked Incentive Schemes, PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, the National Logistics Policy, UPI, Aadhaar, and ONDC are examples of productivity-driven transformation, Goyal said.
The event brought together senior Government officials, Heads of National Productivity Organisations (NPOs), policymakers, productivity experts, and delegates from APO member economies.
Neerja Sekhar, Director General, NPC India, highlighted NPC’s commitment to digital transformation, green productivity, capability building, and measurable outcomes to strengthen MSMEs, enhance competitiveness, and promote sustainable and resilient economic growth.
Dr VK Saraswat, former member, Niti Aayog and Chair of the APO National Award Search-cum-Selection Committee, emphasised the importance of recognising productivity champions and technical experts contributing toward national and regional productivity enhancement.
At the event, the APO National Award certificates were presented by Goyal, followed by brief remarks from the awardees acknowledging the role of productivity, innovation, and institutional excellence in achieving sustainable development.
