About QCI

• Quality Council of India (QCI) was set up in 1997 jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry.
• Its mandate is to establish and operate a national accreditation structure and promote quality through the National Quality Campaign.
• The Ministry of Commerce & Industry is the nodal ministry for QCI.
• The Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendations of the industry to the Government.

Why in News?

• Quality Council of India has launched the Prof. S.K. Joshi Laboratory Excellence Award. This is the country’s first-of-its- kind Laboratory Excellence Award. This Award has been instituted to promote Laboratory Quality and performance improvement in the country. 
• Late Prof. S.K. Joshi was a luminary in the field of Science and Academica. Prof. Joshi made a significant contribution in improving scientific research in India.

Reference:

1. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1755504