The National Common Minimum Programme had identified the need to have a continuing forum consisting of representatives from Government, the Industry, and the Academia for policy dialogue to energize and sustain the growth of the manufacturing industry. The National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council (NMCC) has been set up by the Government under DIPP, Ministry of Commerce to provide a continuing forum for policy dialogue to energize and sustain the growth of manufacturing industries in India. The NMCC is expected to suggest various ways and means for enhancing the competitiveness of the manufacturing sector including identification of manufacturing sectors that have the potential for global competitiveness. The Government also nominated Members of the Council who are from various fields of industry.