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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UPSC CSE Prelims 2017

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 ?

EXPLANATION

The correct option is Both 1 and 2.

Explanation

The Quality Council of India (QCI) is an autonomous organization established to promote quality standards and accreditation in various sectors of the Indian economy.

Statement 1: Correct.
The Quality Council of India was established in 1997 as a joint initiative of the Government of India and Indian industry. It was created to develop and promote quality standards, accreditation systems, and quality improvement mechanisms across sectors.
Statement 2: Correct.
The Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister based on recommendations received from industry to the Government, reflecting the collaborative structure between the government and industry.

Key Takeaway: QCI is a joint initiative of the Government of India and Indian industry to promote quality standards, with its Chairman appointed by the Prime Minister based on industry recommendations.