Quality Council of India

Get ready to celebrate the power of accreditation on World Accreditation Day 2026. From local factories to global markets, accreditation strengthens innovation, trust, and sustainability, powering confidence in Made in India products across the world.

Join QCI on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, as we celebrate the power of accreditation in building Quality Bharat, Viksit Bharat.



Narendra Modi | Piyush Goyal | Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India | Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Kannan Chakravarthy

The Surajya Rankings continue to serve as a national benchmark of development, reflecting how States and Union Territories are strengthening India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat through focused efforts in Shiksha, Swasthya, Samriddhi, and Sushasan.

Shiksha (Education): Gujarat secures the top position in formal education excellence, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Telangana and Maharashtra also feature among leading performers, while Jammu & Kashmir leads among Union Territories.

Swasthya (Health): Under Ayushman Arogya Yojna, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Kerala, Manipur, Mizoram, and Uttarakhand achieve 100% certification, with Chandigarh leading among UTs. In diagnostics under MELT, West Bengal ranks first, followed by Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, with Tamil Nadu and Kerala also among the top performers.

Samriddhi (Prosperity): In the ZED Scheme, Uttar Pradesh leads, followed by Odisha and Gujarat, while Jammu & Kashmir ranks first among UTs. Under the LEAN Scheme, Gujarat secures the top position, with Punjab and Bihar following. Gujarat leads in NABL Testing, followed by Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. In NABL Calibration, Gujarat and Maharashtra take the top two positions. Maharashtra also leads in NABCB Inspection Bodies, while Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh jointly top Product Certification Bodies.

Sushasan (Good Governance): Karnataka and Maharashtra jointly lead in Environmental performance, while Karnataka ranks first in Social parameters. In Governance, Uttar Pradesh secures the top position, followed by Karnataka and Maharashtra. NCT of Delhi continues to lead among Union Territories across all three dimensions.

Each month, the Surajya Rankings capture measurable progress across states, reinforcing a collective commitment to quality, accountability, and better governance for citizens across India.

Narendra Modi | Piyush Goyal | Ministry of Commerce and Industry | Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Kannan Chakravarthy

60,000+ professionals have already elevated their careers with industry-trusted standards. Now it is your turn. QCI-NABET's Training and Capacity Building (TCB) Division offers 90+ e-learning courses designed for every stage of your career. The right certification changes everything.

Start today. Visit www.pathshala.qcin.org



Narendra Modi | Piyush Goyal | Ministry of Commerce and Industry | Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Kannan Chakravarthy | NABET | Training and Capacity Building Division, NABET, QCI

Nine years of ensuring that quality remains at the heart of Bharat’s coal ecosystem.

Marking 9 years of excellence in third-party coal sampling.

Since being nominated by Coal India Limited (CIL) on 26 May 2017, QCI has played a key role in strengthening transparency, accuracy, and efficiency across India’s coal supply chain through third-party sampling, testing, and analysis of coal. QCI currently operates at over 300 locations across the subsidiaries of CIL and SCCL, serving more than 370 consumers in the power and non-power sectors. With advanced technologies and modern sampling infrastructure, QCI continues to strengthen transparency, trust, and quality assurance in coal quality monitoring.



Piyush Goyal
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Ministry of Coal,Government of India
Coal India Limited
The Singareni Collieries Company Limited
Quality Council of India

NDIE-QCI, along with NBQP-QCI, organised a Workshop on ZED Certification & Lean Implementation Awareness in collaboration with NIQR, Chennai, under the NQC Series 1 roadmap.

The workshop witnessed participation from MSMEs, industry representatives, and quality professionals, focusing on the role of ZED and Lean practices in improving productivity, efficiency, quality, and sustainable growth.

QCI sincerely appreciates the support of NIQR and all participating organisations in strengthening a culture of Quality and Excellence within the MSME ecosystem.



Narendra Modi | Piyush Goyal | Ministry of Commerce and Industry | Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Chakravarthy T Kannan | NDIE

NDIE-QCI, along with NBQP-QCI, successfully organised the Gunvatta Pathshala under NQC Series 1 – Quality Management Professional (QMP) Programme in collaboration with the South Indian Tanners and Dealers Association (SITDA), at the SITDA Association, Walajapet, Tamil Nadu.

The session was led by Mr. Sharad Dutt, Deputy Advisor, NDIE-QCI, and focused on strengthening MSME capabilities for effective adoption of the Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) standard.

The programme aimed to support MSMEs in enhancing their quality management systems, improving operational efficiency and resilience, and building a sustainable competitive advantage in today’s dynamic business environment.



Narendra Modi | Piyush Goyal | Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India | Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Kannan Chakravarthy

Strengthening quality and excellence within the MSME ecosystem.

NDIE-QCI, in association with NBQP-QCI, successfully organised a Workshop on ZED Certification & Lean Implementation Awareness under the roadmap of NQC Series 1, in collaboration with the South Indian Tanners and Dealers Association (SITDA), with support from DIC Ranipet, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, FDDI, and RADSMIA at Walajapet, Tamil Nadu.

The workshop brought together MSMEs, industry representatives, and key stakeholders to deliberate on ZED Certification and Lean Manufacturing practices, focusing on waste reduction, operational efficiency, quality-led manufacturing, and sustainable growth.

The engagement reaffirmed the collective commitment towards building globally competitive and quality-driven MSMEs.



Narendra Modi | Piyush Goyal | Ministry of Commerce and Industry | Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Kannan Chakravarthy

When awareness meets action, real change begins. 🌿💚

Mental health is not a conversation we have once a year, it is something we nurture every single day. On Mental Health Action Day 2026, 1QCI came together to do exactly that - reflecting, learning, and committing to meaningful change through open conversations, creative expression, and deep discussions on stress, burnout, and sustainable well-being. Because the workplace should be a space where people truly thrive. 💙



Narendra Modi | Piyush Goyal | Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India | Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Kannan Chakravarthy | Hema Bhandari