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News: India has assumed the chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for the 2025–26 term during the 67th Session of the Governing Body Meeting (GBM) of the APO, held in Jakarta. Asian Productivity Organization (APO)
About Asian Productivity Organization (APO)
- It is an intergovernmental organization established in 1961 to increase productivity in the Asia-Pacific region through mutual cooperation.
- The APO contributes to the sustainable socioeconomic development of the region through policy advisory services, acting as a think tank, and undertaking smart initiatives in the industry, agriculture, service, and public sectors.
- Members: 21 (India being a founding member)
- The Governing Body is the APO’s highest decision-making authority and meets
- The 67th GBM (2025) is being hosted by the Indonesia.
National Productivity Council (NPC)
- It is an autonomous organization under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
- It was set up in 1958.
- It is a constituent of the Tokyo-based Asian Productivity Organisation (APO).
- The Union Minister for Industry is the President of the NPC and the Secretary (Industrial Policy and Promotion) is its Chairman.
- India has reaffirmed its commitment to APO Vision 2030 and Green Productivity 2.0 as future chairman of the Organisation.
