NPC

NPC

International Services

NPC is the Nodal Agency in charge of organizing Indian participation in the training programmes, workshops and seminars offered by APO in Member Countries on different subjects related to productivity. NPC also hosts APO programmes in India every year for participants of Member Countries.

To apply for the training programme (Please download the following PDF).

APO E-Course
S.No. Title Of Programme Venue Start Date End Date NPC Closing Date Target Participant Program Details
1 APO Productivity Talk
24-RC-04-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 1 January 2024 31 December 2024 Discuss current and emerging trends in productivity and innovation in various economic sectors through digital platforms, share exemplary applications of productivity enhancement tools and techniques, provide insights from APO programs for member economies, and document inspiring productivity success stories/case studies.
2 APO e-Course on Circular Economy Implementation and Strategies for the Public Sector
24-CP-44-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 30 November 2024 Present the core principles and concepts of the circular economy (CE); show how to formulate effective CE strategies tailored to unique sectoral challenges and opportunities; and offer practical insights on integrating CE practices into existing public-sector policies, strategies, and practices
3 APO e-Course on Digital Transformation Strategies for the Service Sector
24-CP-21-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 29 November 2024 29 November 2024 Learn the requirements for accelerating service delivery and enhancing quality through digitalization; acquire knowledge of digitalization strategies and roadmaps for service organizations; and understand the implications of emerging technologies for service delivery along with legal and technical considerations.
4 APO e-Course on Lean Management in the Public Sector
24-CP-41-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 29 November 2024 29 November 2024 Explain the principles and best practices of lean management as applied in the public sector, show how lean methodologies and strategies enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the public sector, and give examples of quality improvement processes in public service delivery through lean management applications
5 APO e-Course on Managing Disruptive Technologies
24-CP-04-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 29 November 2024 29 November 2024 Learn about the utilization of disruptive technologies and their management in the manufacturing sector; understand the value, business models, and areas of disruptive technologies across different sectors; and improve the performance and productivity of manufacuring value chains through effective management in adopting disruptive technologies at the organizational level.
6 APO e-Course on Performance Management Systems in the Public Sector
24-CL-12-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 29 November 2024 29 November 2024 Acquire basic understanding of emerging concepts, principles, and values of performance management in public-sector organizations; learn about different models and applications of performance management systems in the public sector; and understand effective performance management in practice.
7 APO e-Course on Digital Innovation in the Public Sector
24-IP-08-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 29 November 2024 Learn about digital innovation processes in the public sector; understand the application of digital technologies in enhancing innovation in public service delivery; develop digital skills and capacity building for public-sector employees to drive innovations; and identify barriers to and share insights on the future trends of digital innovations in the public sector.
8 APO e-Course on Innovation Management for SMEs
23-IP-14-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 27 December 2024 Understand the concept and importance of innovation management in SMEs; learn about the ISO 56000 series for innovation management in SMEs; and examine best practices of innovation management
9 APO e-Course on SME Digital Transformation
24-CL-04-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 20 December 2024 Impart knowledge of fundamental productivity tools and techniques that provide foundations for digital transformation; identify steps and strategies for digital upgrading of SMEs; and learn about practical experiences from good practices of SME digital transformation.
10 APO e-Course on IoT Applications for SMEs
24-CP-06-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 20 December 2024 Disseminate fundamental concepts and knowledge of the IoT and how it can assist SMEs in improving their productivity; develop an understanding of how the IoT and using data contribute to SME digital transformation; and encourage the initiation of digital upgrading in SMEs.
11 APO e-Course on Productivity Statistics for Effective Policymaking
24-IP-09-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 30 November 2024 Introduce key productivity concepts and measurement approaches, learn how productivity statistics are used to derive vital information for monitoring economic performance and policymaking, and understand the effective use of productivity data and statistics in policy analysis and economic activity monitoring.
12 APO e-Course on Smart Poultry Farming
24-CP-14-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 20 December 2024 Introduce key concepts and applications of smart farming technologies in poultry production; learn about the digitalization of small-scale farming; and understand the implementation of smart farming methods for poultry production.
13 APO e-Course on Innovative Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Applications in Agriculture
24-CP-16-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 29 November 2024 Understand how unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies are utilized in agriculture; acquire knowledge of the effective use and applications of UAVs in monitoring, mapping, and analyzing crops; and learn about operational aspects and regulatory requirements specific to UAVs in agriculture.
14 APO e-Course on the Ocean Environment and Plastic Pollution
23-CP-43-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 20 December 2024 Understand plastic pollution in oceans; promote measures to prevent plastic pollution; and contribute to restoring the ocean environment.
15 APO e-Course on Plant-based Biofuels
24-CP-46-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 29 November 2024 Understand the basic concepts and principles of plant-based biofuels, including biofuel types, production processes, applications, and relevant emerging technologies; explore the role of biofuels in achieving sustainability goals; and analyze the role of public policies in the promotion and successful use of plant-based biofuels in industries.
Multi-country Projects
S.No. Title Of Programme Venue Start Date End Date NPC Closing Date Target Participant Program Details
1 Multicountry Observational Study Mission on the Policy Landscape for Sustainable Development
24-CP-38-GE-OSM-B
Face to Face(New Delhi , India) 26 March 2025 28 March 2025 24 January 2025 Government officials, policymakers, senior representatives of industrial associations, academics, and think-tank personnel working on carbon emission reductions, climate change mitigation, green growth strategies, net-zero emissions, and meeting the UN SDGs.
Technical Expert Services
S.No. Title Of Programme Venue Start Date End Date NPC Closing Date Target Participant Program Details
1 Technical Expert Services (TES)
24-SN-02-GE-TES-C
Hybrid 1 January 2024 31 December 2024 Provide tailored support addressing specific productivity improvement needs and assist NPOs and affiliated organizations across economic sectors in upgrading their institutional and technical capacities to enhance productivity.

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NOMINATION PROCEDURE: All the nominations should be routed through proper channel and as per the attached APO Biodata Form. The nominations received after the last date will not be considered. It is requested to send nominations by e-mail to jittin.kapoor@npcindia.gov.in, isg@npcindia.gov.in and rk.rawat@npcindia.gov.in. All the information pertaining to the nominations will be treated as confidential and classified. The nominated officers may be invited as a faculty in programs on the relevant subject/s, organised by NPC.

FEES and CHARGES : An Application fee (NON-REFUNDABLE)of Rs. 500/-+ 18% GST for MSME Sector, Trade Unions and NGO and Rs. 1000/-+ 18% GST for others is payable along with the nomination form, for each participant. IN CASE OF SELECTION BY APO : NPC will charge Rs. 3,000/-+ 18% GST for MSME Sector, Trade Unions and NGO Rs. 12,000/-+ 18% GST for profit making organizations and Rs. 6,000/- + 18% GST for others per participant is payable towards handling charges and membership fee for the APO Alumni Association of India (AAAI).

The requisite amount can be paid through a demand draft/cheque/ECS drawn in favour of National Productivity Council, New Delhi. In the absence of application fee, the nominations will not be considered. Kindly e-mail the details of the ECS/RTGS/NEFT payment made on isg@npcindia.gov.in. In this regard, the bank account details are attached herewith.In case if an invoice is required by the participant towards the payment of Fee & Charges, a request in this regard may kindly be sent to above email ids well in advance.

Group Head(International Services)/ APO Liaison Officer for India
National Productivity Council.
Utpadakta Bhawan,5-6 Institutional Area,
Lodi Road New Delhi - 110 003
Phone No.- 011-24607328/12