With reference to Quality Council of India (QCI), consider the following statements: 1. QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry. 2. Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendations of the industry

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Q: 39 (IAS/2017)
With reference to ‘Quality Council of India (QCI)’, consider the following statements:
1. QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry.
2. 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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Economics

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IAS

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The correct option is Option 3: Both 1 and 2.

Explanation:

1. QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry.

This statement is correct. The Quality Council of India (QCI) was established jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry in 1997 as an autonomous body to establish and operate national accreditation structure and promote quality through various means such as certification, training, and promotion of quality control circles.

QCI aims to harmonize standards and practices for all sectors in the country and improve the quality of products and services through various initiatives, including the National Quality Campaign and the National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies.

2. Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendations of the industry to the Government.

This statement is also correct. As per the QCI Constitution, the Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendations of the industry to the Government. The Chairman holds office for a period of three years, and the appointment can be renewed for a further period of two years.

The Chairman of QCI is responsible for providing overall guidance and direction to the Council and overseeing its operations and functioning. The Chairman also acts as the spokesperson for QCI and represents the organization in various national and international forums.

Therefore, both statements 1 and 2 are correct, and the correct option is Option 3: Both 1 and 2.