India’s vision for the future, encapsulated in Viksit Bharat, calls for collective efforts from institutions, as stated by Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh, Director General and CEO of the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA). Singh highlighted the need for institutions to align with national priorities amidst evolving industry demands. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs underscored the importance of institutions remaining pertinent to the nation’s goals.
A high-level delegation from the National Productivity Council (NPC), led by Neeraja Shekhar and Umashankar Prasad, visited IICA to explore avenues of collaboration in training, research, productivity, sustainability, and compliance support. Various Heads of Schools and Centres at IICA presented detailed insights into the institute’s roles and activities during the visit. The presentations showcased IICA’s diverse contributions in education, training, research, advocacy, and advisory services for both government and private sector initiatives.
Neeraja Shekhar highlighted NPC’s establishment in 1958 post-independence to enhance productivity amid resource constraints. She mentioned NPC’s evolution from focusing solely on industry to encompassing sectors like agriculture, services, MSMEs, sustainability, and ESG-linked initiatives. She also pointed out NPC’s collaborations with the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) to drive international exposure, expert exchanges, and productivity benchmarking, particularly benefiting MSMEs.
Both IICA and NPC expressed a strong commitment to collaborative efforts, combining IICA’s policy research, training, and advisory strengths with NPC’s implementation-driven productivity expertise. This partnership aims to propel India towards a high-income, competitive, innovative, and sustainable economy, aligning with the nation’s developmental goals.
