Why is it in the news?
NPC signed an agreement with MoEFCC to act as Environment Audit Designated Agency.
It will support environmental compliance and productivity improvements.
Category: Economy
Important Points:
● Established in 1958 as an autonomous organisation
● Works under DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
● Headquarters located in New Delhi
● It is a non-profit multipartite organisation
● Member of Asian Productivity Organisation (Tokyo)
● Provides consultancy and capacity building services
● Acts as a think tank for productivity improvement
● Conducts training, research and awareness programmes
● Supports government and industry with project monitoring