NEW DELHI. The National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC) and the Quality Council of India (QCI) have signed a landmark five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a collaborative ecosystem for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Signed at the QCI Office in New Delhi, this partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of globally recognized quality standards, enhance market competitiveness, and improve digital market access for Indian enterprises. The initiative aligns closely with the larger vision of a developed nation under Viksit Bharat 2047.
The collaboration will unify key national programs, integrating the Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) Certification Scheme with NSIC’s MSME Global Mart and Single Point Registration Scheme (SPRS). Under this framework, ZED-certified MSMEs will benefit from enhanced digital commerce opportunities, onboarding on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) via the TEAM Initiative, AI-enabled product cataloging, and dedicated export promotion. Furthermore, the partnership will strengthen laboratory infrastructure through NABL accreditation for NSIC facilities and leverage NABET to run customized capacity-building programs across training centers.
To drive effective execution, both organizations are constituting a Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) that will meet quarterly to monitor progress and identify fresh avenues for collaboration. Leadership from both entities emphasized that the alliance merges quality consciousness with extensive market outreach. By empowering grassroots businesses to confidently enter domestic and global supply chains, the initiative marks a significant step forward in building a robust, quality-driven corporate landscape for India’s massive MSME sector. (PIB)
