ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Baramati observed “National Productivity Day” on 12^th February, 2019 and will observe “National Productivity Week-2019” from 12-18^th February, 2019. The function was inaugurated by the chief guest Dr. N. P. Singh, Director ICAR-NIASM, Baramati. The chief guest in his address emphasised the importance of productivity in every sector like agriculture, machinery, IT etc and its importance in the national economy. The students and teachers from the schools and colleges of Baramati are invited for the inaugural function to aware them about the event. As a part of the event the various healthy competitions like drawing, essay writing and poster presentations were conducted for the school and college students at the institute on various themes. Nearly about 80 students from various schools and colleges participated in the events.