Here’s a short note on the Quality Council of India (QCI):
Quality Council of India (QCI)
Establishment and Structure:
- Established: 1997
- Model: Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
- Founding Bodies: Government of India, Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
- Headquarters: New Delhi, India
Mandate and Objectives:
- Mandate: Promote quality standards across various sectors in India.
- Objectives: Establish an accreditation structure, promote quality standards, and ensure independent third-party assessment of products, services, and processes.
Key Functions:
- Accreditation: Provides accreditation to organizations in various sectors such as education, healthcare, environment protection, governance, and social sectors.
- Quality Promotion: Propagates the adoption and adherence to quality standards in all important spheres of activities.
- Capacity Building: Conducts training and capacity-building programmes to enhance the quality infrastructure in the country.
Leadership:
- Chairperson: Mr. Jaxay Shah
- Secretary General: Mr. Chakravarthy T. Kannan
Major Initiatives:
- National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL): Provides accreditation to testing and calibration laboratories.
- National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH): Accredits hospitals and healthcare providers.
- National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET): Accredits educational institutions and training providers.
- National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB): Accredits certification bodies.
- National Board for Quality Promotion (NBQP): Promotes quality initiatives and awareness.
Key Facts and Figures:
- Years of Operation: Over 25 years
- Accreditation Boards: 5 (NABL, NABH, NABET, NABCB, NBQP)
- Programmes: Quality Setu, HOPE (Healthcare Organizations’ Platform for Entry-Level Certification), Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) scheme
Academic Interest:
- Research Opportunities: QCI offers various research opportunities in quality management and accreditation.
- Publications: QCI publishes reports, manuals, and guidelines on quality standards and accreditation, which are valuable resources for students and researchers.
- Training Programmes: QCI conducts training programmes and workshops on quality standards, making it a valuable resource for competitive exam preparation.
