India has formally joined the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies to strengthen Industry 4.0 skills, boost manufacturing productivity, and enhance MSME-focused industrial cooperation among BRICS nations.

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• India officially joined the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies at an event organized by DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in New Delhi.

• The BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies is a multilateral platform providing integrated support services to manufacturing enterprises and MSMEs across BRICS countries.

• India’s participation reflects its commitment to strengthening Industry 4.0 capabilities, including digital technologies, artificial intelligence, IoT, and data-driven manufacturing systems.

• A Trust Fund Agreement was signed between DPIIT and UNIDO, formalising India’s financial and operational participation in the BCIC framework.

• The National Productivity Council has been designated as India’s BCIC Centre to lead capacity building, productivity enhancement, and adoption of advanced manufacturing practices.

• BCIC will support MSMEs through training, technology access, cross-border knowledge sharing, and improved integration into global and BRICS value chains.

• The initiative aligns with Make in India and PLI schemes, aiming to boost global competitiveness, skilled employment, and India’s position as a manufacturing hub