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?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 3 — Both 1 and 2
The Quality Council of India (QCI) was established in 1997 as a joint initiative by the Government of India and Indian Industry, represented by ASSOCHAM, CII, and FICCI, to establish national accreditation structures and promote quality standards. The organization is governed by a Council, and its Chairman is appointed by the Prime Minister based on recommendations from the industry to the government.
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: QCI was set up jointly in 1997 by the Government of India and Indian Industry (represented by ASSOCHAM, CII, and FICCI) to establish national accreditation structures and promote quality through the National Quality Campaign.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: The Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendations of the industry to the Government, making it a unique public-private partnership governance model.
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