National Productivity Day: 12 February and Week Theme
Why in the news
The yearly productivity observance came up again in February 2026, together with a week-long programme built around MSME clusters.
Key facts
- Date: 12 February each year.
- Origin: marks the foundation day of the National Productivity Council.
- Focus: productivity, efficiency, innovation and MSME competitiveness.
- Week 2026: 12-18 February.
- Theme: “Clusters as Growth Engine: Maximizing Productivity in MSMEs”.
Exam angle
- Day linked to the National Productivity Council: 12 February.
- Week 2026 theme centres on clusters and MSMEs.
- Related terms: productivity, innovation, MSME competitiveness.