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

Posted 07 Aug 2024

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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).

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.

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).

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