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The National Board for Quality Promotion (NBQP) is a prominent constituent board of the Quality Council of India (QCI), an autonomous organization that operates under the jurisdiction of the Government of India. Established to foster and propagate a quality culture across various sectors of the Indian economy, NBQP plays a crucial role in promoting best practices, building capacity, and enhancing competencies in quality management throughout the country.

History and Establishment

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The Quality Council of India was established in 1997 as a joint initiative of the Indian government and industry bodies such as the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), and the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). NBQP was subsequently established under QCI to focus specifically on promoting quality awareness and practices across industries and to ensure the implementation of quality standards at various levels of operations.

Objectives and Functions

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The primary objective of NBQP is to create and sustain a quality movement in India by developing and promoting quality standards, training, and certification processes that align with global best practices. The board engages in various activities to fulfil its mission: