In a recent development, the Quality Council of India (QCI) in collaboration with the Government of Odisha launched the Odisha Gunvatta Sankalp (Odisha Quality Mission) in the city of Bhubaneswar. This initiative aims to prioritize and advance excellence in various industries within Odisha, with the vision of creating a quality-driven environment that supports the overall progress and empowerment of the state.
Objective: Promoting Quality across Sectors
The primary objective of the Odisha Gunvatta Sankalp is to promote and prioritize quality across various sectors in the state of Odisha. By doing so, it seeks to create an ecosystem of quality that contributes to the progress and empowerment of the region. The mission recognizes that quality plays a vital role in enhancing competitiveness, driving innovation, and ensuring sustainable growth in industries.
Key Points
- Collaborative Effort: The Government of Odisha, in partnership with the Quality Council of India and industry associations such as ASSOCHAM, FICCI, EEPC, OASME, PHDCCI, CIPET, and FHRAI, launched the Odisha Gunvatta Sankalp in Bhubaneswar. This collaboration reflects a collective effort to prioritize and promote quality for the overall development of the state.
- Inauguration: The inauguration of the Odisha Gunvatta Sankalp took place in the presence of Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena and Development Commissioner Smt Anu Garg. Their presence highlights the government’s commitment to fostering a culture of quality in Odisha.
- Progressive and Empowered Odisha: The mission aspires to create a progressive and empowered Odisha by emphasizing the importance of quality in various sectors. It recognizes that a quality-driven approach will not only enhance the reputation of industries but also contribute to the state’s socio-economic development.
- Collaboration for Culture of Quality: The launch of the Odisha Gunvatta Sankalp aims to foster collaboration between policymakers, industry leaders, practitioners, and academia. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, the mission intends to drive the culture of quality and innovation in Odisha.
About Quality Council of India (QCI)
- The Quality Council of India, established in 1997 by the Government of India and the Indian industry, serves as the apex organization responsible for establishing and operating the third-party national accreditation system. It plays a crucial role in improving quality across sectors through its various constituent Boards.
- QCI’s constituent Boards provide accreditation in specific areas such as the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) for labs, the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) for hospitals, the National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) for certification and inspection bodies, and the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET).
- The Chairperson of QCI, Shri Jaxay Shah, nominated by the Prime Minister of India, leads the organization. He brings valuable insights and experience from his role as the CMD of Savvy Group of Companies.