QCI and NSIC sign MoU to strengthen quality, competitiveness and market access for MSMEs
QCI and NSIC have signed a five-year MoU to link quality certification, testing and digital market access for MSMEs.
AI generatedWhat happened
The Quality Council of India (QCI) and the National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen quality, competitiveness and market access for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. The MoU is for five years and will be implemented through a Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) that will meet every quarter.
Why this is important
UPSC may ask how quality certification, testing, accreditation and digital platforms improve MSME productivity, export readiness and formalisation. The issue also links to institutional convergence, implementation design and the role of standards in industrial policy.
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