India Joins BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies

Source: News18 | Original Published At: 2026-02-04 15:15:07 UTC

Key Points

• India joined the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC) through a Trust Fund Agreement signed between DPIIT and UNIDO
• The BCIC, established with UNIDO, focuses on strengthening Industry 4.0 capabilities for manufacturing companies and MSMEs across BRICS nations
• National Productivity Council (NPC) designated as India's implementing agency under DPIIT policy guidance
• Event attended by senior officials from multiple Indian ministries, UNIDO representatives, and industry partners like FICCI
• Aligns with India's BRICS 2026 Chairmanship vision of 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation & Sustainability'