QCI SECRETARIAT
QCI SECRETARIAT
It manages the administrative, financial as well as the technical functions as authorized by the Governing Body from time to time.
Special Projects Group
HR & Administration
Finance and Accounts
RTI Cell
Ethics Cell
ICC for Sexual Harassment
SPECIAL PROJECTS GROUPS
Special Projects Groups link below
The Project Planning & Implementation Division is a brainchild of former Chairperson- Mr. Adil Zainulbhai and Mr. Rajesh Maheshwari, Secretary General,(I/c). They recognized that there were ample opportunities within the government where youth had a lot to contribute whereas the government had a lot of information and data yet the analysis and measurement required a committed workforce which can be utilized for implementation of various schemes under the overall guidance of the Department/Ministry. While the government could not possibly recruit such workforce for short term, a provision needed to be created in semi government organizations like Quality Council of India which can fill this long recognized void. Hence, they embarked on setting up a team of young professionals who could help the government from outside on key issues and provide support wherever required. This was the primary motivation for the creation of the Project Planning & Implementation Division in QCI.
Since then, the Project Planning & Implementation Division has evolved as a unit which works closely within the organization drawing up expertise from the Boards, yet the on ground implementation projects are managed by this team at the backend. Young professionals within this group work with various ministries and departments on strategy and monitoring projects. While the Project Planning & Implementation Division began back in June 2015, it received its first project in September 2015 which involved working with senior bureaucrats in 20 Central Ministries to improve quality of public services by analyzing citizens’ grievances
The Project Analysis and Documentation (PAD) Division of QCI handles projects which aim towards the design, development, and implementation of voluntary conformity assessment frameworks for governmental, inter-governmental, regional, and global organizations.
The Division prides itself in driving noble initiatives that have national, regional, and global relevance. QCI through this division continues to offer solutions to various Government ministries/ departments/ organizations, industrial bodies, international donor agencies, developmental organizations, and inter-governmental bodies such as the FAO of the UN, UNFSS, UNCTAD, SAARC Agriculture Center, ICRISAT, ITTO etc.
PAD Division currently handles numerous voluntary certification schemes cutting across various sectors, ranging from Agriculture [INDGAP, Voluntary Certification Scheme for Medicinal Plant Produce (VCS-MPP)], Food [Q Safe, IndiaGHP and IndiaHCCP], Healthcare [AYUSH Mark, Indian Certification of Medical Devices Scheme (ICMED)], Industry [STAR Scheme, RMCPCS], Regulators [Certification Scheme for Unmanned Aircraft Systems] , and Personnel Competence [VCS-Traditional Community Healthcare Providers, Biomedical Skill Certification Scheme (BSCS)]. The division strives to use instruments like Benchmarking to gain international equivalence with global standards bodies and strives to map the same on the standards map of the ITC of the UN.
The NDIE Division leads various projects of National importance with a focus on ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. The division is involved in flagship programmes of Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs and others.
CURRENT PROJECTS UNDER THE NDIE DIVISION:
MSME Sustainable (NDIE ) Scheme of Ministry of MSME
About: Addressing the nation on India’s 68th Independence Day, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi urged the industry, especially the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) of India, to manufacture goods in the country with “zero defects” and to ensure that the goods have “zero effect” on the environment. He said “We should manufacture goods in such a way that they carry zero defect and that our exported goods are never returned to us. We should manufacture goods with zero effect that they should not have a negative impact on the environment”.
In line with this vision the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) has launched the MSME Sustainable (NDIE ) Scheme for the benefit of MSMEs of India. QCI is the Implementing Agency for this scheme.
SAATHI Scheme of Ministry of Tourism
SAATHI (System for Assessment, Awareness & Training for Hospitality Industry) Standard has been developed based on the COVID-19 guidelines, as issued by the Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The Standard re-imposes the fact that a Hospitality Unit needs to incorporate a holistic approach in their fight against this pandemic. The Standard has 10 key elements pivoting around the commitment by the hotel management to ensure institutionalizing of this protocol/standard.
WASH Scheme of QCI
For the benefit of citizens and industry, QCI, along with industry stakeholders, has developed a harmonized standard “Workplace Assessment for Safety and Hygiene” (WASH)” to help the organizations assess their preparedness to restart and run their operations safely. This standard is applicable for assessment at any workplace which has been allowed to operate.
To synergize training, awareness workshops and capacity building activities at the national and international levels and to further coordinate such activities centrally in a structured manner, an independent cell by the name of ‘Training and Capacity Building (TCB)’ under Quality Council of India has been established. TCB has been working in conjunction with international organizations and strives to build capacity in other countries by sharing knowledge and best practices through trainings and other means.
TCB caters to various domains like Quality Management, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Environment, Food Safety, Education, Project Management etc. to name a few. TCB imparts trainings on a wide spectrum of courses through different modes like classroom trainings, virtual trainings, webinars and eLearning. Considering the specific requirements of the client, TCB also provides customized training courses at the client’s chosen venue. To widen the horizons, TCB keeps collaborating with the Government, Regulators, Academic Institutions, and Industrial Associations and provides regular and customized training courses to them.
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS
It Administers the work related to Finance and Accounts of QCI including its Boards
Independent Auditor's Report
RTI CELL
As per the provisions of RTI Act, QCI has constituted RTI Cell mandated with the following activities:
Coordinate all the work relating to implementation of RTI Act in QCI.
Coordinate matters relating to Central Information Commission (CIC) in terms of hearing, orders and other matters related to QCI.
Serve as the nodal point for receiving applications and appeals physically as well as online and forward it to the concerned Board / Division / Department / Appellate Authority within QCI.
Serve as the nodal point for responding the application(s) / appeal(s) after receiving the required information from concerned Board / Division / Department.
Any other work related to the RTI Act.
| Member | Role | |
Mr. Chakravarthy T. Kannan, Secretary General |
Appellate Authority |
faaqci[at]qcin[dot]org |
Dr. Hari Prakash, Director, PPID-QCI |
CPIO |
hari[at]qcin[dot]org |
Mr. Jagminder Kataria, Joint Director |
Assistant CPIO |
jagminder[dot]nabet[at]qcin[dot]org |
Mr. Sanjay Singh |
Deputy Advisor |
sanjay[dot]nbqp[at]qcin[dot]org |
Ms. Shilpa Khanna, AD, RTI Cell, QCI |
Assistant Director |
shilpa.nabet[at]qcin[dot]org |
Office Address:
Quality Council of India
World Trade Centre, J 200, Block J,
Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi- 110029
Website: https://qcin.org/
RTI INFORMATION
1. Filing of RTI Application Online:
- An applicant needs to go to the following portal for filing of Online RTI Application: https://rtionline.gov.in/
- Once the link has been accessed, applicant can submit request along with RTI application fee online.
- Ministry to be selected: Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (Now DPIIT)
- Public Authority to be selected: Quality Council of India
- Once applicant submits aforesaid details along with other details as required on the RTI MIS portal, his/ her
application is registered online and application is received by concerned Public Authority. The reply is then
provided within stipulated time period of 30 days.
2. Filing of RTI Application Offline:
- Any citizen of India who desires to obtain any information under the Right to Information Act, 2005 (Act) may
make a request to the CPIO, RTI Cell, Quality Council of India, New Delhi. or may file RTI application
online through rtionline.gov.in. - Application Fee: In accordance to directive given in the Gazette notification issued by Deptt. of
Personnel & Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension, Govt. of India, vide no.
34012/8(s)/2005-Estt.(B) dated 16.09.2005, the application for obtaining Information under sub-section (1) of
section 6 must be accompanied by prescribed application fee of Rs. 10/-. - Mode of Payment: By IPO/ Demand Draft/ Banker’s Cheque drawn in favour of ‘Quality Council of India.’
Any person who belongs to BPL category is not required to pay any fee, provided necessary documents are produced
in support of the claim. - In case additional fees is required, the applicant will be informed about the same.
- RTI Applications sent through hard copy may be addressed to Central Public Information
Officer, O/o Quality Council of India and should be sent to the following address:
Quality Council of India,
World Trade Centre, J 200, Block J,
Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi- 110029.
3. Details of Public Authority:
Names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers-
| S. No. | Name | Designation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Chakravarthy T. Kannan, Secretary General | Appellate Authority | faaqci[at]qcin[dot]org |
| 2 | Dr. Hari Prakash, Director, PPID-QCI | CPIO | hari[at]qcin[dot]org |
| 3 | Mr. Jagminder Kataria, Joint Director | Assistant- CPIO | jagminder[dot]nabet[at]qcin[dot]org |
| 4 | Mr. Sanjay Singh | Deputy Advisor | sanjay[dot]nbqp[at]qcin[dot]org |
| 5 | Ms. Shilpa Khanna | Assistant Director | shilpa[dot]nabet[at]qcin[dot]org |
Contact:
Quality Council of India,
World Trade Centre, J 200, Block J,
Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi- 110029.
Website: https://qcin.org/
Organisation and Function
| S. No. | Item | Details of disclosure | Remarks/ Reference Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Particulars of its organisation, functions and duties [Section 4(1)(b)(i)] | (i) Name and address of the Organization | Quality Council of India, Address available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/reach-us/ | |
| (ii) Head of the organization | Secretary General Details, available under link: https://qcin.org/secretary-general/ | |||
| (iii) Vision, Mission and Key objectives | Vision- Available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/vision/ Mission-Available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/mission/ Key Objectives- Available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/key-objectives/ | |||
| (iV) Function and dutiess | Available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/S-F-Manual-2025-Latest-Version-3.pdf (Service & Finance Manual) | |||
| (v) Organization Chart | Available in Public domain at:https://qcin.org/the-organisation and also available on QCI website https://qcin.org/ under the heading “The Organisation”. | |||
| (vi) Any other details-the genesis, inception, formation of the department and the HoDs from time to time as well as the committees/ Commissions constituted from time to time have been dealt | Details available in Public Domain at:
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| 1.2 | Power and duties of its officers and employees [Section 4(1) (b)(ii)] | (i) Powers and duties of officers (administrative, financial and judicial) | Available in Public domain at: Annexure-1 | |
| (ii) Power and duties of other employees | Available in Public Domain at: Annexure-1 | |||
| (iii) Rules/ orders under which powers and duty are derived and exercised | Available in Public Domain at point no. 3 under link: Annexure-1and Service and Finance Manual (PDF page no. 2) available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/S-F-Manual-2025-Latest-Version-3.pdf | |||
| (iv) Work allocation | Available in Public Domain at point no. 4 under link: Annexure-1 and Service and Finance Manual (Appendix-VIII, Page No. 154 to 158) available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/S-F-Manual-2025-Latest-Version-3.pdf | |||
| 1.3 | Procedure followed in decision making process [Section 4(1)(b)(iii)] | (i) Process of decision making Identify key decision making points | Available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/S-F-Manual-2025-Latest-Version-3.pdf (Document Page No. 5, 11, 14, 103, 159) | |
| (ii) Final decision making authority | Available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/S-F-Manual-2025-Latest-Version-3.pdf | |||
| (iii) Related provisions, acts, rules etc. | Available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/S-F-Manual-2025-Latest-Version-3.pdf(PDF page no. 2-Service & Finance Manual)and Memorandum of Association: https://qcin.org/moa/ | |||
| (iv) Time limit for taking a decisions, if any | As per timelines followed by respective Boards/ Divisions. Different boards/ divisions/ schemes have different timelines and have been defined in the schemes.May refer to different schemes on each board/ division’s website link available under QCI website: https://qcin.org/The details of NABCB Accreditation Schemes are available on NABCB website at link k https://nabcb.qci.org.in/Further, timelines are available under the respective procedure on NABCB Website at link https://nabcb.qci.org.in/scheme-documents/NABL document 100B available under following linkhttps://nabl-india.org/nabl/index.php?c=publicaccredationdoc&m=index&docType=both&Itemid=199NABET EIA Scheme https://nabet.qci.org.in/eiafile/Accreditation_EIA_Consultant_organizations.pdf s.pdf (Clause 7.3 on Document Page no-18) PADD- The timelines vary with the activities. The response time for complaint and appeals, NABH- respective accreditation/ certification scheme on NABH website: | |||
| (v) Channel of supervision and accountability | Available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/S-F-Manual-2025-Latest-Version-3.pdf | |||
| 1.4 | Norms for discharge of functions [Section 4(1)(b)(iv)] | (i) Nature of functions/ services offered |
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| (ii) Norms/ standards for functions/ service delivery | Service & Finance Manual is rule book which is followed by each board/ department. Service manual is available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/S-F-Manual-2025-Latest-Version-3.pdf (Refer: Appendix-IX- Page 159) | |||
| (iii) Process by which these services can be accessed | As per respective Boards/ Division policy. https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/S-F-Manual-2025-Latest-Version-3.pdf (Service & Finance Manual) and may also refer to respective board link available on QCI website: https://qcin.org/ | |||
| (iv) Time-limit for achieving the targets | As per timelines followed by respective Boards/ Divisions. Different boards/ divisions/ schemes have different timelines and have been defined in the schemes. May refer to different schemes on each board/ division website link available under QCI website: https://qcin.org/
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| (v) Process of redressal of grievances | Available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/S-F-Manual-2025-Latest-Version-3.pdf (Page No. 62) | |||
| 1.5 | Acts, Rules, regulations, instructions manual and records for discharging functions [Section 4(1)(b)(v)] | (i) Title and nature of the record/ manual/instruction. | Service and Finance Manual available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/S-F-Manual-2025-Latest-Version-3.pdf Manual on Ethical Practices available under link: https://qcin.org/hr-administration/#hrdocs and Categories of documents available under link: Annexure-3 | |
| (ii) List of Acts, rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records. | Service and Finance Manual available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/S-F-Manual-2025-Latest-Version-3.pdf Manual on Ethical Practices available under link: https://qcin.org/hr-administration/#hrdocs and Categories of documents available under link: Annexure-3 | |||
| (iii) Acts/ Rules manuals etc. | Service & Finance Manual Available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/S-F-Manual-2025-Latest-Version-3.pdfManual on Ethical Practices available under link: https://qcin.org/hr-administration/#hrdocs and Categories of documents available under link: Annexure-3 | |||
| 1.6 | Categories of documents held by the authority under its control [Section 4(1)(b) (vi)] | (i) Categories of documents | Available in Public domain at: Annexure-3 | |
| (ii) Custodian of documents/categories | Available in Public domain at: Annexure-3 | |||
| 1.7 | Boards, Councils, Committees and other Bodies constituted as part of the Public Authority [Section 4(1)(b)(viii)] | (i) Name of Boards, Council, Committee etc. | Available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/the-organisation/#governance | |
| (ii) Composition |
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| (iii) Dates from which constituted | Annexure-6 | |||
| (iv) Term/ Tenure | Term/ Tenure of Boards, Councils & Committees:
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| (v) Powers and functions | Available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/S-F-Manual-2025-Latest-Version-3.pdf | |||
| (vi) Whether their meetings are open to the public? | No.These are open to only GB and GC constitution members nominated for the board. May refer to Rules and regulations link on QCI website: https://qcin.org/ck-docs/1609751187.Rules%20&%20Regulations.pdf and https://qcin.org/ck-docs/1609751204.Rules%20&%20Regulations..pdf | |||
| (vii) Whether the minutes of the meetings are open to the public? | No. | |||
| (viii) Place where the minutes if open to the public are available? | Not applicable. | |||
| 1.8 | Directory of officers and employees [Section 4(1) (b) (ix)] | (i) Name and designation | Available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/reach-us/#contacts | |
| (ii) Telephone, fax and email ID | Available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/reach-us/#contacts | |||
| 1.9 | Monthly Remuneration received by officers & employees including system of compensation [Section 4(1) (b) (x)] | (i) List of employees with Gross monthly remuneration | The Basic Pay per month in respect of each cadre is mentioned on web link: https://qcin.org/hr-administration/ under section “Salary Structure”. Salary Structure also available in Public Domain at:https://qcin.org/wp- https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/S-F-Manual-2025-Latest-Version-3.pdf(Document Page No. 27 to 32, Service & Finance Manual)The list of employees in different boards is mentioned on website: https://qcin.org/reach-us/#contacts | |
| (ii) System of compensation as provided in its regulations | Salary Structure available in Public Domain at:(Document Page No. 27 to 32, Service & Finance Manual) | |||
| 1.10 | Name, designation and other particulars of public information officers [Section 4(1) (b) (xvi)] | (i) Name and designation of the public information officer (PIO), Assistant Public Information (s) & Appellate Authority | Available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/qci-secretariat/#rticell | |
| Available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/qci-secretariat/#rticell | |||
| 1.11 | No. Of employees against whom Disciplinary action has been proposed/ taken (F No. 1/6/2011- IR dt. 15.4.2013) | No. of employees against whom disciplinary action has been (i) Pending for Minor penalty or major penalty proceedings | Details of Disclosure-Proceedings Annexure-7 | |
| (ii) Finalised for Minor penalty or major penalty proceedings | Details of Disclosure-Proceedings Annexure-7 | |||
| 1.12 | Programmes to advance understanding of RTI(Section 26) | (i) Educational programmes |
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| (ii) Efforts to encourage public authority to participate in these programmes | Yes | |||
| (iii) Training of CPIO/APIO |
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| Update & publish guidelines on RTI by the Public Authorities concerned | QCI follows RTI Act, 2005 as well as instructions as issued by Hon’ble CIC and DOP&T. General Guidelines/ procedure mentioned under link: | |||
| 1.13 | Transfer policy and transfer orders [F No. 1/6/2011- IR dt. 15.4.2013] | (i) Transfer policy and transfer orders [F No. 1/6/2011- IR Dt. 15.4.2013] | Available in Public Domain- https://qcin.org/rules-and-regulations/and https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Service-Finance-Manual-2018.pdf Further, the staff of a Board (including the staff of QCI Secretariat posted in different Boards as per https://qcin.org/hr-administration/#circulars(Office |
Budget and Programme
| S. No. | Item | Details of disclosure | Remarks/ Reference Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | Budget allocated to each agency including all plans, proposed expenditure and reports on disbursements made etc.[Section 4(1)(b)(xi)] | (i) Total Budget for the public authority | Budget (income/ expenditure) for each board under QCI is approved by concerned Board and thereafter it is placed before the Finance Committee for its recommendation. Then the consolidated budget of QCI (including all boards, divisions, departments) is placed before Governing Body and then before Governing Council for its approval/ ratification.Budget Sheet for year 2024-2025 Balance sheet available in the Annual Report on following web link: Annexure-8 Annual report for the year 2024-2025 is under process and shall be placed on website once approved. |
| (ii) Budget for each agency and plan & programmes | Budget (income/ expenditure) for each board under QCI is approved by concerned Board and thereafter it is placed before the Finance Committee for its recommendation. Then the consolidated budget of QCI (including all boards, divisions, departments) is placed before Governing Body and then before Governing Council for its approval/ ratification. Budget Sheet for year 2024-2025 Annexure-8 Balance sheet available in the Annual Report on following web link: https://qcin.org/hr-administration/#annualAnnual report for the year 2024-2025 is under process and shall be placed on website once approved. | ||
| (iii) Proposed expenditures | Budget (income/ expenditure) for each board under QCI is approved by concerned Board and thereafter it is placed before the Finance Committee for its recommendation. Then the consolidated budget of QCI (including all boards, divisions, departments) is placed before Governing Body and then before Governing Council for its approval/ ratification. Budget Sheet for year 2024-2025 Annexure-8 Balance sheet available in the Annual Report on following web link: https://qcin.org/hr-administration/#annualAnnual report for the year 2024-2025 is under process and shall be placed on website once approved. | ||
| (iv) Revised budget for each agency, if any | Budget (income/ expenditure) for each board under QCI is approved by concerned Board and thereafter it is placed before the Finance Committee for its recommendation. Then the consolidated budget of QCI (including all boards, divisions, departments) is placed before Governing Body and then before Governing Council for its approval/ ratification. Budget Sheet for year 2024-2025 Annexure-8 Balance sheet available in the Annual Report on following web link: https://qcin.org/hr-administration/#annualAnnual report for the year 2024-2025 is under process and shall be placed on website once approved. | ||
| (v) Report on disbursements made and place where the related reports are available | The details are reported in Finance Committee, Governing Body and Governing Council and are also published in Annual Report sent to Nodal point, DPIIT for placing in both houses of Parliament.Annual Report available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/hr-administration/#annual | ||
| ((vi) Information related to procurements- (a) Notice/tender enquires, and corrigenda if any thereon, (b) Details of the bids awarded comprising the names of the suppliers of goods/ services being procured, (c) The works contracts concluded – in any such combination of the above-and, (d) The rate/ rates and the total amount at which such procurement or works contract is to be executed. | Available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/work-with-us/#tenders Details of current Contracts: Annexure-9 Details of Previous Contracts: Annexure-10 Details of bids: Annexure-11 GeM-Bidding-6635587_LaptopsGeM-Bidding-6688919_Renewal of Microsoft licenses GeM-Bidding-6697489_Scanning and Digitisation serviceGeM-Bidding-6885281_Devt of e-learning modules | ||
| 2.2 | Foreign and domestic tours (F. No. 1/8/2012- IR dt. 11.9.2012) | (i) Budget | QCI does not receive any funds from the consolidated funds of Government of India. It meets all its operational expenditures from the revenue generated from its various accreditation, certification, training & development, Impact assessment activities. In connection with these activities its officials may have to make Foreign and domestic tours as per the requirements. The expenditures incurred on such tours is met out from QCI own resources.Further, QCI works under the administrative control of its Governing Body and all rules & guidelines, Budget etc. are approved by its Governing Body.As per applicable rules/practice, the Provision for the foreign & domestic tours is made in the budget by each Board/Division. The consolidated budget of QCI is approved by the Governing Body of QCI. |
| (ii) Foreign and domestic Tours by ministries and officials of the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government and above, as well as the heads of the Department. a) Places visited b) The period of visit c) The number of members in the official delegation d) Expenditure on the visit | QCI does not receive any funds from the consolidated funds of Government of India. It meets all its operational expenditures from the revenue generated from its various accreditation, certification, training & development, Impact assessment activities. In connection with these activities its officials may have to make Foreign and domestic tours as per the requirements. The expenditures incurred on such tours is met out from QCI own resources.Further, QCI works under the administrative control of its Governing Body and all rules & guidelines, Budget etc. are approved by its Governing Body.As per applicable rules/ practice, the Provision for the foreign & domestic tours is made in the budget by each Board/ Division. The consolidated budget of QCI is approved by the Governing Body of QCI.Details pertaining to Foreign and Domestic Tour: Annexure-12 | ||
| 2.3 | Manner of execution of subsidy programme [Section 4(i)(b)(xii)] | (i) Name of the programme of activity | NA |
| (ii) Objective of the programme | |||
| (iii) Procedure to avail benefits | |||
| (iv) Duration of the programme/ scheme | |||
| (v) Physical and financial targets of the programme | |||
| (vi) Nature/ scale of subsidy/amount allotted | |||
| (vii) Eligibility criteria for grant of subsidy | |||
| (viii) Details of beneficiaries of subsidy programme (number, profile etc.) | |||
| 2.4 | Discretionary and non-discretionary grants [F. No. 1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.04.2013] | (i) Discretionary and non-discretionary grants/ allocations to State Govt./ NGOs/other institutions | NA |
| (ii) Annual accounts of all legal entities who are provided grants by public authorities | |||
| 2.5 | Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits of authorizations granted by the public authority [Section 4(1) (b) (xiii)] | (i) Concessions, permits or authorizations granted by public Authority | NA |
| (ii) For each concessions, permit or authorization granted a) Eligibility criteriab) Procedure for getting the concession/ grant and/ or permits of authorizations c) Name and address of the recipients given concessions/ permits or authorisations d) Date of award of concessions /permits of authorizations | NA | ||
| 2.6 | `CAG & PAC paras [F No. 1/6/2011- IR dt. 15.4.2013] | CAG and PAC paras and the action taken reports (ATRs) after these have been laid on the table of both houses of the parliament. | CAG audit reply for audit conducted in December 2019 available in Public Domain on: https://qcin.org/ck-docs/1628850243.QCI.F&A.2019-20.DGA.05.pdf CAG audit reply 2023 available under following link- https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Annexure-D-CAG-report.pdf |
Publicity and Public interface
| S. No. | Item | Details of disclosure | Remarks/ Reference Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | Particulars for any arrangement for consultation with or representation by the members of the public in relation to the formulation of policy or implementation there of [Section 4(1)(b)(vii)] [F No 1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.04.2013] | (i) Relevant Acts, Rules, Forms and other documents which are normally accessed by citizens | In case of formulation of any policy / scheme guidelines the same is made open to public for their comments. As there is no such requirement currently hence not applicable. |
| (ii) a) Arrangements for consultation with or representation by members of the public in policy formulation/ policy implementation b) Day & time allotted for visitors c) Contact details of Information & Facilitation Counter (IFC) to provide publications frequently sought by RTI applicants | Details of QCI officials is available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/reach-us/#contacts | ||
| (iii)Public- private partnerships (PPP) Details of Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), if any | NA | ||
| (iv) Public- private partnerships (PPP)- Detailed project reports (DPRs) | |||
| (v) Public- private partnerships (PPP)Concession agreements | |||
| (vi) Public- private partnerships (PPP)- Operation and maintenance manuals | |||
| (vii) Public- private partnerships (PPP) Other documents generated as part of the implementation of the PPP | |||
| (viii) Public- private partnerships (PPP)- Information relating to fees, tolls, or the other kinds of revenues that may be collected under authorisation from the government | |||
| (ix) Public- private partnerships (PPP)- Information relating to outputs and outcomes | |||
| (x) Public- private partnerships (PPP)- The process of the selection of the private sector party (concessionaire etc.) | |||
| (xi) Public- private partnerships (PPP)- All payment made under the PPP project | |||
| 3.2 | Are the details of policies/ decisions, which affect public, informed to them[Section 4(1) (c)] | Publish all relevant facts while formulating important policies or announcing decisions which affect public to make the process more interactive; (i) Policy decisions/ legislations taken in the previous one year | Generally published on the website of QCI or mentioned in the manuals concerning the respective scheme.Important Public Notices are available on QCI website under: https://qcin.org/media/#circulars |
| (ii) Outline the Public consultation process | In view of reply in section 3.1.1 not applicable. | ||
| (iii) Outline the arrangement for consultation before formulation of policy | Generally published on the website of QCI or mentioned in the manuals concerning the respective scheme. Important Public Notices are available on QCI website under: https://qcin.org/media/#circulars | ||
| 3.3 | Dissemination of information widely and in such form and manner which is easily accessible to the public [Section 4(3)] | Use of the most effective means of communication (i) Internet (website) | Internet (website) and print media. Information is available in Public Domain on QCI website:https://qcin.org/ |
| 3.4 | Form of accessibility of information manual/ handbook [Section 4(1)(b)] | Information manual/handbook available in (i) Electronic format | The relevant information/ guidelines related to Schemes, etc. are available on website of QCI https://qcin.org/ under respective board.and also available under:(Service & Finance Manual) |
| (ii) Printed format | All manuals/ handbooks are available in printed form. | ||
| 3.5 | Whether information manual/ handbook available free of cost or not [Section 4(1)(b)] | List of materials available (i) Free of cost | By and large information is available free of cost. However, some of the scheme related manuals are available on payment of fee (as decided by the respective board) and the same can be obtained from them. The link for QCI website is as follows: https://qcin.org/ |
| (ii) At a reasonable cost of the medium | By and large information is available free of cost. However, some of the scheme related manuals are available on payment of fee (as decided by the respective board) and the same can be obtained from them. The link for QCI website is as follows: https://qcin.org/ |
E. Governance
| S. No. | Item | Details of disclosure | Remarks/ Reference Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | Language in which Information Manual/Handbook Available [F No. 1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.4.2013] | (i)Hindi | Hindi. Available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/hi/ |
| (ii) English | English. Available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/ | ||
| (iii) Vernacular/ Local Language | Hindi and English. Available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/ | ||
| 4.2 | When was the information Manual/Handbook last updated? [F No. 1/6/2011-IR dt 15.4.2013] | Last date of Annual updation | As and when required as per respective board scheme and latest information available in public domain at https://qcin.org/ under |
| 4.3 | Information available in electronic form [Section 4(1)(b)(xiv)] | (i) Details of information available in electronic form | Document and information are available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/ under respective board/ division weblink. |
| (ii) Name/ title of the document/record/ other information | Document and information are available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/ under respective board/ division weblink. | ||
| (iii) Location where available | Document and information are available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/ under respective board/ division weblink. | ||
| 4.4 | Particulars of facilities available to citizen for obtaining information [Section 4(1)(b)(xv)] | (i) Name & location of the faculty | Available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/reach-us/#contacts |
| (ii) Details of information made available | In electronic form at https://qcin.org/ and hard copies/ physical response. | ||
| (iii) Working hours of the facility | As per provision of Service & Finance manual. Link is given below- https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/S-F-Manual-2025-Latest-Version-3.pdf 09: 00 am to 05: 30 pm. Mentioned on QCI website under following link: https://qcin.org/reach-us/#contacts | ||
| (iv) Contact person & contact details (Phone, fax email) | Available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/reach-us/#contacts | ||
| 4.5 | Such other information as may be prescribed under section 4(i) (b)(xvii) | (i) Grievance redressal mechanism | Available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/S-F-Manual-2025-Latest-Version-3.pdf (Page No. 62) |
| (ii) List of completed schemes/ projects/ Programmes | Details are provided in Annual Report every year. Annual Report is available at https://qcin.org/hr-administration/#annual | ||
| (iii) List of schemes/ projects/ programme underway | By and large all schemes are ongoing and available on respective board’s website. | ||
| (iv) Details of all contracts entered into including name of the contractor, amount of contract and period of completion of contract | Available in Public Domain at: Details of current Contracts: Annexure-9 Details of Previous Contracts: Annexure-10 | ||
| (v) Annual Report | Annual reports for the period from 2014-15 to 2023-24 available on website link is given below- https://qcin.org/hr-administration/#annualAnnual report for the year 2024-2025 is under process and shall be placed on website once approved. | ||
| (vi) Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) | Available in Public domain at:https://qcin.org/faq-2/ RTI related FAQs available in public domain at:https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Annexure-A-Frequently-Asked-questions.pdf | ||
| (vii) Any other information such as a) Citizen’s Charterb) Six monthly reports on the Performance against the benchmarks set in the Citizen’s Charter | Available in Public domain at :Annexure-2 | ||
| 4.6 | Receipt & Disposal of RTI applications & appeals [F.No 1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.04.2013] | (i) Details of applications received and disposed | Quarterly reports pertaining to RTIs and Appeals available on following link: https://qcin.org/qci-secretariat/#rticell and annual return 2024-2025 link https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Annexure-D-Annual-Return.pdf |
| (ii) Details of appeals received and orders issued | Quarterly reports pertaining to RTIs and Appealsavailable under “RTI Quarterly Return information system” on following link: and First Appeals- | ||
| 4.7 | Replies to questions asked in the parliament [Section 4(1)(b)(xvii)] | Details of questions asked and replies given | No question asked. QCI provides expert assistance in the field of Quality and Assessment to DPIIT (previously known as DIPP)/ any of Ministerial Department whenever any related question is asked by the Parliament. |
Information as may be prescribed
| S. No. | Item | Details of disclosure | Remarks/ Reference Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Such other information as may be prescribed [F.No. 1/2/2016-IR dt. 17.8.2016, F No. 1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.4.2013] | (i) Name & details of (a) Current CPIOs & FAAs (b) Earlier CPIO & FAAs from 1.1.2015 |
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| (ii) Details of third party audit of voluntary disclosure (a) Dates of audit carried out (b) Report of the audit carried out | Available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/ck-docs/Annexure-A-Audit%20Report.pdf (Audit (Audit (Audit Report-2021-2022)Available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Annexure-H-Final-audit-report-Quality_Council_of_India.pdf | |||
| (iii) Appointment of Nodal Officers not below the rank of Joint Secretary/ Additional HoD (a) Date of appointment (b) Name & Designation of the officers | There are no cadre post in QCI. However, details of Nodal officer are as follows: a. D.O.A: 01-Jan-2019 b. Name/ Designation- Mr. Jagminder Kataria/ Joint Director | |||
| (iv) Consultancy committee of key stake holders for advice on suo-motu disclosure (a) Dates from which constituted (b) Name & Designation of the officers | PIO/ APIO of QCI have been nominated as stakeholders for advice on suo-motu disclosure. https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Annexure-J-Office-Order.pdf | |||
| (v) Committee of PIOs/FAAs with rich experience in RTI to identify frequently sought information under RTI (a) Dates from which constituted (b) Name & Designation of the Officers | Available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Annexure-J-Office-Order.pdf |
Information Disclosed on own Initiative
| S.No. | Item | Details of disclosure | Remarks/ Reference Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | Item / information disclosed so that public have minimum resort to use of RTI Act to obtain information[Section 4(2)] | Item / information disclosed so that public have minimum resort to use of RTI Act to obtain information | Published on the website: www.qcin.org |
| 6.2 | Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW) is followed (released in February, 2009 and included in the Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedures (CSMOP) by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions, Govt. Of India) | (i) Whether STQC certification obtained and its validity. (ii) Does the website show the certificate on the Website? | QCI had approached STQC for obtaining CQW certificate. STQC has apprised that presently .org domain is not covered by STQC certification. As QCI website is hosted on .org domain. Hence, in view of above, Section 6(2) is NOT APPLICABLE to QCI.” Copy of mail communication attached: https://qcin.org/ck-docs/Annexure-D-Communication with STQC.pdf |
| (ii) Does the website show the certificate on the Website? | NOT APPLICABLE to QCI. Copy of mail communication attached: https://qcin.org/ck-docs/Annexure-D-Communication%20with%20STQC.pdf |
RTI QUARTERLY RETURN INFORMATION SYSTEM
ETHICS CELL
| Member | Designation |
| Prof. (Dr.) Varinder Singh Kanwar | Chief Ethics Officer (CEO, NABET) |
| Ms. Smita Bharti | Assistant Advisor |
| Mr. Ravijeet Kumar | Executive Assistant |
| Mr. Naresh Kumar | Executive Assistant |
ICC FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT
| Sl.No. | Name | Designation | Email ID |
| 1. | Ms. Madhu Ahluwalia, Sr. Advisor, NABET | Chairperson | madhu[at]qcin[dot]org |
| 2. | Dr. Punam Bajaj, Director NABH | Member | punam[at]nabh[dot]co |
| 3. | Ms. Mallika Gope, Director, NABL | Member | mallika[at]nabl[dot]qcin[dot]org |
| 4. | Dr. Hari Prakash, Director, PPID | Member | hari[at]qcin[dot]org |
| 5. | Mrs. Varsha Misra, Deputy Director,NABCB | Member | varsha[dot]nabcb[at]qcin[dot]org |
| 6. | Ms. Pooja Shukla, Deputy Director, NBQP | Member | pooja[dot]nbqp[at]qcin[dot]org |
| 7. | Ms. Manju Bagai, Legal Consultant | Expert Member | |
| 8. | Ms. Smita Bharti, Assistant Advisor, Ethics Cell | Convenor | smita[at]qcin[dot]org |
The term of the above-said committee shall be for a period of two years
