What is the theme of the 2019 National Productivity Week (NPW)?
A. Circular Economy for Productivity & Sustainability
B. Industry 4.0 Leapfrog Opportunity for India
C. From waste to profits-through reduce, recycle and reuse
D. Ease of Doing Business for higher productivity
Answers
A. Circular economy for productivity and sustainability
The answer is Circular Economy for Productivity & Sustainability.
The National Productivity Council (NPC) has started the celebration of its 61st Foundation Day on 12th February with the theme “Circular Economy for Productivity & Sustainability”.
NPC observed foundation day as National Productivity Day (NPD) and the National Productivity Week (NPW) from February 12-18, 2019.
The 2019 theme represents a unique opportunity for circular business model for Make, Use & Return.
It presents an opportunity for long term economic prospects and regeneration of materials.
The circular economy follows the principle of preservation and enhancement of natural capital by controlling finite stocks and balancing renewable resource flows.
It has the potential to increase productivity and create jobs, whilst reducing carbon emissions and preserving valuable raw materials.