The designation of the National Productivity Council (NPC) as
the Environment Audit Designated Agency (EADA) by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and
Climate Change marks a significant milestone in strengthening India’s environmental
governance framework.
This recognition reflects the Government of India’s
confidence in NPC’s institutional strength, technical expertise, and extensive
nationwide presence to operationalise a robust and credible environmental audit
ecosystem. NPC brings decades of experience in productivity enhancement, sustainability
advisory, and large-scale capacity building, enabling it to deliver systems that are
transparent, technology-driven, and aligned with global best practices.
The Ministry’s vision to institutionalise standardized
environmental auditing will enhance compliance, promote accountability, and improve
transparency across sectors, thereby reinforcing regulatory effectiveness and
environmental stewardship. From a national perspective, this initiative represents a
forward-looking step towards integrating sustainability with economic growth. NPC
remains committed to executing this mandate with the highest standards of
professionalism, innovation, and integrity, and to developing a world-class
environmental audit framework that strengthens India’s global credibility while
contributing meaningfully to sustainable development.