With reference to ‘Quality Council of India (QCI)’, consider the follo

With reference to ‘Quality Council of India (QCI)’, consider the following statements:

  • QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry.
  • Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendations of the industry to the Government.

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

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This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2017
Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
– Statement 1 is correct. Quality Council of India (QCI) was established in 1997 as an autonomous body, a non-profit organization jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry, represented by ASSOCHAM, CII, and FICCI.
– Statement 2 is correct. As per the mechanism for appointing the Chairman of QCI, the Chairman is appointed by the Prime Minister of India on the recommendations of the industry to the government.
QCI is the national accreditation body for quality, environmental, and other management systems. It plays a crucial role in promoting quality standards across various sectors in India.
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