Quality Council of India
About
- The Quality Council of India (QCI) is India’s national body for accreditation and quality promotion.
- Established in 1996 jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry, QCI works to strengthen trust, credibility, and standards across sectors, helping build systems that improve the quality of life of citizens and enhance India’s global competitiveness.
- QCI operates as an autonomous, non-profit organisation through a unique public–private partnership between the Government of India and India’s leading industry associations.
- The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry is the nodal ministry for QCI.
Governance:
- QCI is governed by a Council comprising of 39 members including the Chairman and Secretary General. The Council has an equal representation of Government, Industry and other Stakeholders.
- The Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister of India on the recommendations of the industry to the Government.