QCI–NSIC MoU for MSME Competitiveness

Quality Council of India (QCI) and National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) signed an MoU.

Objective

Improve:

• Quality standards
• Competitiveness
• Market access
• Export potential of MSMEs.

Important Components

ZED Certification

• Zero Defect Zero Effect
• Promotes quality production with environmental sustainability.

NSIC Global Mart

• Digital market access.

ONDC

• Open Network for Digital Commerce.

TEAM Initiative

• Digital onboarding and market integration.

SPRS

• Single Point Registration Scheme.

Accreditation

The partnership also involves:

• NABL → testing & calibration laboratories
• NABET → education/training and capacity-building assessment.

Duration

5 years

Prelims Trick

ZED = Zero Defect + Zero Effect