Source: News on Air
Why in news?
India has joined the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC) to strengthen cooperation in manufacturing, MSME development, and Industry 4.0 adoption across BRICS and BRICS Plus countries.
The National Productivity Council (NPC) has been designated as India’s nodal agency for engagement with BCIC.
What is the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC)?
- A multilateral public–private platform supporting:
- Manufacturing firms
- Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
- Focuses on:
- Advanced manufacturing
- Digital transformation
- Sustainable industrial practices
Established: 2024–25
Launched at: Headquarters of United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Institutional framework: Supported under the BRICS Partnership on New Industrial Revolution (PartNIR)
Objectives of BCIC
- Enhance industrial competitiveness and productivity
- Accelerate digitalisation and Industry 4.0 transition
- Promote innovation-led manufacturing growth
- Support MSMEs integration into global and BRICS value chains
