Union Minister Piyush Goyal asserts on need for issuing QCOs across electrical sectors

New Delhi, Feb 22 (KNN) Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday that there is a need to issue Quality Control Orders (QCOs) across sectors in the electrical industry. 

He was addressing the gathering at the 15th edition of ELECRAMA, themed ‘Reimagining Energy for Sustainable Future’, organized by the Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers' Association (IEEMA) in Greater Noida on Tuesday.

ELECRAMA is the flagship showcase of the Indian Electrical Industry ecosystem and the largest standalone show in the electrical and allied equipment arena. 

He sought the industry’s support in implementing QCOs. “Quality control orders will help us save the industry from unfair competition from non-transparent economies which are pumping low quality goods and sub optimal goods into the country,” he said.

He urged larger companies to support and handhold smaller companies to develop quality consciousness by making them realize that quality would help them grow, get better markets and better prices. 

The Minister also asked IEEMA to run campaigns to help people understand the importance of quality products and their role in boosting sustainability, energy efficiency and conservation.

He asked IEEMA to strive to make ELECRAMA an unbeatable exhibition.

The Union Minister said that FTAs with UAE and Australia must be leveraged to take such exhibitions to these nations and suggested that exhibitions also be held in Europe and US. 

“We should go straight into the big markets and showcase our presence and world class quality standards globally and make it known that India can be a reliable and trusted partner in all their energy needs and in their energy efficiency and transition programs,” he noted. 

The Minister also asked IEEMA to take smaller editions of ELECRAMA to the state and regional levels.   (KNN Bureau)