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    Quality Council of India (QCI) introduces QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework

    Posted 07 Aug 2024

    2 min read

    About Framework

    • It aims at recognising and rewarding states and organizations that excel in quality and innovation to achieve the aim of a Developed (Viksit) India.
    • It is categorized under four pillars
      • Shiksha (Education), 
      • Swasthya (Health), 
      • Samriddhi (Prosperity), and 
      • Sushasan (Governance).        

    About QCI

    • It was established as the national body of accreditation in 1996 and is an autonomous non-profit organization under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
      • Based on the recommendation of the Expert Mission of European Union.
    • It was jointly set up by the Government of India and the Indian Industry (ASSOCHAM, FICCI, CII).
    • Nodal Department: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
    • Governing Council
      • 39 members including the Chairperson and Secretary General with equal representation of Government, Industry and other Stakeholders.
      • Chairperson is nominated by the Prime Minister.
    • Role of QCI
      • National Accreditation Body (NAB): To promote quality through the National Quality Campaign in line with global standards.
      • Create a mechanism for third-party assessment of products, services and processes.
      • Improve the quality of life and wellbeing of the citizens of India.

    Achievements of QCI

    • Healthcare
      • Worked with ICMR to expand COVID-19 related testing labs across India.
      • ABPMJAY quality certification programme with NHA, Kayakalp Certification for cleanliness of healthcare facilities.
    • Sanitation: Certification of ULBs as ODF, ODF+, ODF++.
    • Education: Launched eQuest: E-Quality Platform for Employability through Skill and Training
    • Agriculture: Development of Standards and Scheme for Good Agriculture Practice (GAP) Implementation and Certification in countries of SAARC (project with FAO).
    • Tags :
    • Quality Council of India
    • Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework
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