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India Joins BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC)
📅 Published 06 Feb 2026 · February 2026
India Joins BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC)
Why in News?
India joined the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC) to strengthen manufacturing capabilities and support MSMEs through Industry 4.0 technologies. DPIIT and UNIDO signed a Trust Fund Agreement to formalize India's participation.
Key Highlights
- Focus on Industry 4.0
- Smart manufacturing
- Technology transfer
- Sustainability
- Productivity improvement
- Knowledge sharing among BRICS nations
Organizations
- DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade)
- UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization)
UPSC Mains
GS-III: Manufacturing, MSMEs, Industry 4.0
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