India Officially Joins BRICS Industrial Competencies Network to Strengthen Global Manufacturing Cooperation

India has taken a significant step in advancing its industrial and MSME ecosystem by joining the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC). The announcement was made at an event organized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) at Vanijya Bhavan, New Delhi.

The BCIC, launched in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), serves as a one-stop hub offering integrated support services to manufacturing companies and MSMEs across BRICS nations. It focuses on building Industry 4.0 competencies, including digital transformation, advanced manufacturing, and productivity enhancement.

A Trust Fund Agreement was signed between DPIIT and UNIDO, formalizing India’s participation. The National Productivity Council (NPC) has been designated as the India Centre for BRICS Industrial Competencies, ensuring localized support and global integration.

Key Highlights

• Strategic Partnership: India joins BCIC in collaboration with UNIDO.
• Focus Areas: Industry 4.0, productivity, skill development, and MSME support.
• Institutional Role: NPC designated as India’s BCIC centre.
• Global Cooperation: Strengthens industrial ties among BRICS nations.
• Impact: Enhances competitiveness of Indian MSMEs and manufacturing sector.

Sources: The Hindu BusinessLine; Swarajya; Machinist.in