ENA Sectors 2024-06-11 17:30:32 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Jun 11 (KNN)</strong> Strengthening India's entire quality system is crucial for driving the country towards excellence, according to Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Singh's remarks came during an event on Monday celebrating World Accreditation Day, organised by the Quality Council of India.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">In his address, the senior official emphasised the need to transcend standard practices and develop more robust processes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"> Strengthening the accreditation body and the entire quality system is not just a necessity but a strategic move towards excellence, a statement from the Commerce and Industry Ministry quoted Singh.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">India's accreditation infrastructure comprises the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) and the National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">These entities are signatories to the multilateral recognition arrangements of the International Accreditation Forum and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation, respectively.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">According to the ministry, NABL currently has over 8,000 accredited laboratories, while NABCB has accredited more than 260 Conformity Assessment Bodies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Quality Council of India (QCI), an autonomous body established in 1997 under the DPIIT, serves as the nation's apex organisation for operating the third-party national accreditation system, promoting quality across sectors, and advising the government and stakeholders on quality-related matters.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Singh's comments underscore the Indian government's commitment to enhancing the country's quality infrastructure, a crucial component for fostering economic growth and international competitiveness.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 38164 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/improving-national-quality-system-key-to-excellence-says-dpiit 2024-06-11 17:30:32 knnindia.co.in