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 ZED 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 ZED DIVISION:

MSME Sustainable (ZED) 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 (ZED) 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.

The composition of the cell is as under
Member Role Email  Contact 
Mr. Rajesh Maheshwari, Secretary General,(I/c)
Appellate Authority
faaqci[at]qcin[dot]org
Quality Council of India, Address: Institution of Engineers Building, IInd Floor,
2 – Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi – 110002, India. +91-11-2337 9321
Dr. Hari Prakash, Director, PPID-QCI
CPIO
hari[at]qcin[dot]org
Indian Council for Child Welfare Building(ICCW), 4, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, Mata Sundari Railway Colony, Mandi House, New Delhi – 110002.Tel: +91-11-2323 8736
Sh. Jagminder Kataria, Deputy Director
Assistant CPIO
jagminder[dot]nabet[at]qcin[dot]org
ITPI Building , 6th Floor , 4-A, I P Estate, New Delhi – 110002. Tel: +91-11-23323416
Ms. Shilpa Khanna, AO, NABET-QCI
Support Staff
shilpa.nabet[at]qcin[dot]org
ITPI Building , 6th Floor , 4-A, I P Estate, New Delhi – 110002. Tel: +91-11-23323416

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-110002, 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 sent to the following address:
Central Public Information Officer, Indian Council for Child Welfare Building (ICCW), 4, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, Mata Sundari Railway Colony, Mandi House, New Delhi – 110002.

3. Details of Public Authority:

Names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers-
S. No. Name Designation E-mail Telephone No. Contact
1 Mr. Rajesh Maheshwari, Secretary General,(I/c) Appellate Authority faaqci[at]qcin[dot]org +91-11-2337 9321 Quality Council of India, Address: Institution of Engineers Building, IInd Floor, 2 – Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi – 110002, India.
2 Dr. Hari Prakash, Director, PPID-QCI CPIO hari[at]qcin[dot]org +91 – 11- 23238736 Quality Council of India, Address: Indian Council for Child Welfare Building (ICCW), 4, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, Mata Sundari Railway Colony, Mandi House, New Delhi – 110002.
3 Mr. Jagminder Kataria, Deputy Director Assistant- CPIO jagminder[dot]nabet[at]qcin[dot]org +91 – 11- 23323416 Quality Council of India, Address: ITPI Building, 6th Floor, 4-A, I P Estate, New Delhi – 110002.
4 Ms. Shilpa Khanna Accreditation Officer- Support Staff shilpa[dot]nabet[at]qcin[dot]org +91 – 11- 23323416 Quality Council of India, Address: ITPI Building, 6th Floor, 4-A, I P Estate, New Delhi – 110002.

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, 2nd Floor, Institution of Engineers Building, 2- Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002. Details available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/reach-us/
(ii) Head of the organization 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/2024/02/Service%20&%20Finance%20Manual%202018.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: https://qcin.org/moa/https://qcin.org/about-qci/ https://qcin.org/History/ https://qcin.org/the-organisation/#governance https://qcin.org/the-organisation/#administration https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Service%20&%20Finance%20Manual%202018.pdf
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: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Annexure-A-Power-duties.pdf
(ii) Power and duties of other employees Available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Annexure-A-Power-duties.pdf
(iii) Rules/ orders under which powers and duty are derived and Available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Annexure-A-Power-duties.pdf
(iv) Exercised Available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Annexure-A-Power-duties.pdf
(v) Work allocation QCI is an autonomous body registered as Society under Societies Registration act XXI of 1860. All the posts of QCI are the posts of the society and these are non-government positions (i.e. QCI does not have any cadre posts). As per the first rules approved by the Government, QCI was mandated to make its own rules. Hence, QCI follows the rules as approved by its Governing Body and the administrative control of QCI is with its Governing Body. Available in Public Domain at: Annexure-A-Power-duties.pdf (Document page no. 3 to 8)
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/2024/02/Service%20&%20Finance%20Manual%202018.pdf (Document Page No. 5, 14, 103, 159)
(ii) Final decision making authority Available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Service%20&%20Finance%20Manual%202018.pdf (Document Page No. 5, 14, 103, 159)
(iii) Related provisions, acts, rules etc. Available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Service%20&%20Finance%20Manual%202018.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. NABL document 100B available under following link https://nabl-india.org/nabl/index.php?c=publicaccredationdoc&m=index&docType=both&Itemid=199 (document Page: 07) NABET EIA Scheme- https://nabet.qci.org.in/eiafile/Accreditation_EIA_Consultant_organizations.pdf (Clause 7.3 on Document Page no-18)Different boards/ divisions/ schemes have different timelines and have been defined in the schemes. May refer to different schemes on each board/ divisions website link available under QCI website: https://qcin.org/
(v) Channel of supervision and accountability Available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Service%20&%20Finance%20Manual%202018.pdf (Document Page No. 14- Power & Functions of Secretary General, Appendix-VIII- document page no. 154 and appendix-IX- document page no. 159)
1.4 Norms for discharge of functions [Section 4(1)(b)(iv)] (i) Nature of functions/ services offered In accordance with MOA/ Rules & Regulations of QCI. Details mentioned on QCI website: https://qcin.org/moa/ On QCI website under Section “What we do Schemes (PADD & WASH Scheme) https://qcin.org/schemes/ What we do Projects (PPID & PADD projects) https://qcin.org/project/ What we do Accreditation schemes (NABCB, NABH, NABET, NABL, NBQP) https://qcin.org/accreditations/#
(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/2024/02/Service%20&%20Finance%20Manual%202018.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/2024/02/Service%20&%20Finance%20Manual%202018.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. NABL document 100B available under following link https://nabl-india.org/nabl/index.php?c=publicaccredationdoc&m=index&docType=both&Itemid=199 (document Page: 07) NABET EIA Scheme- https://nabet.qci.org.in/eiafile/Accreditation_EIA_Consultant_organizations.pdf (Clause 7.3 on Document Page no-18)Further time limits may also be viewed under citizen charter available under link: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Citizen-Charter.pdfDifferent 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/
(v) Process of redress of grievances Available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Service%20&%20Finance%20Manual%202018.pdf  (Page No. 62)
1.5 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/2024/02/Service%20&%20Finance%20Manual%202018.pdf Manual on Ethical Practices available under link: https://qcin.org/hr-administration/#hrdocs and Categories of documents available under link: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Annexure-B-Categories-of-documents-1.pdf
(ii) List of Rules, regulations, instructions manuals and records. Service and Finance Manual available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Service%20&%20Finance%20Manual%202018.pdf Manual on Ethical Practices available under link: https://qcin.org/hr-administration/#hrdocs and Categories of documents available under link: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Annexure-B-Categories-of-documents-1.pdf
(iii) Acts/ Rules manuals etc. Service & Finance Manual Available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Service%20&%20Finance%20Manual%202018.pdf Manual on Ethical Practices available under link: https://qcin.org/hr-administration/#hrdocs and Categories of documents available under link: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Annexure-B-Categories-of-documents-1.pdf
(iv) Transfer policy and transfer orders Available in Public Domain- https://qcin.org/rules-and-regulations/ andhttps://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Service%20&%20Finance%20Manual%202018.pdf Further, the staff of a Board (including the staff of QCI Secretariat posted in different Boards as per the ‘note’ given in clause 1.5 of S & F manual) can be transferred/ placed across different Boards, as per requirement, in consultations with the concerned CEO and subject to prior approval of the Secretary General. All staff members shall be administratively & financially governed by QCI Secretariat.Transfer orders available on following linkhttps://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Service%20&%20Finance%20Manual%202018.pdf https://qcin.org/hr-administration/#circulars
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: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Annexure-B-Categories-of-documents.pdfor%20under%20control.pdf
(ii) Custodian of documents/categories Available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Annexure-B-Categories-of-documents.pdfor%20under%20control.pdf
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 Available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Annexure-C-Composition-of-Boards.pdf
(iii) Dates from which constituted Available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Annexure-C-Composition-of-Boards.pdf
(iv) Term/ Tenure Available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Annexure-C-Composition-of-Boards.pdf ICC constitution:Office Order 409 dated 16.5.23
(v) Powers and functions Available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Service%20&%20Finance%20Manual%202018.pdf  (Page No. 4, 5, 64, 129-133, 140)
(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? Available in Public Domain under following link: https://qcin.org/public/ uploads/ck-docs/Statement%20of%20the%20categories%20of%20documents%20held%20or%20under%20control.pdf
(viii) Place where the minutes if open to the public are available? Available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/qci-secretariat#minutgchttps://qcin.org/qci-secretariat#minutgb
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-content/uploads/2024/02/Service%20&%20Finance%20Manual%202018.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: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Service%20&%20Finance%20Manual%202018.pdf (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
(ii) Address, telephone numbers and email ID of each designated official.
Available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/qci-secretariat/#rticell
1.11 No. Of employees against whom Disciplinary action has been proposed/ taken (Section 4(2)) No. of employees against whom disciplinary action has been (i) Pending for Minor penalty or major penalty proceedings Details of Disclosure-Proceedings
(ii) Finalised for Minor penalty or major penalty proceedings Details of Disclosure-Proceedings
1.12 Programmes to advance understanding of RTI(Section 26) (i) Educational programmes
  • One Day Interactive Session for PIOs/ APIOs of QCI dated 23rd March, 2023.
  • Training programme conducted for PIO/ APIO of QCI from 11-12 November 2021.
  • CPIO & APIO attended training programme organised by DPIIT dated 17 February 2022.
  • ISTM Training programme attended by 05 Officials of QCI from 14-16 March 2022.
(ii) Efforts to encourage public authority to participate in these programmes Yes
(iii) Training of CPIO/APIO
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: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Annexure-A-Guidelines-under-RTI-Act-2005.pdf
1.13 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/2024/02/Service%20&%20Finance%20Manual%202018.pdf Further, the staff of a Board (including the staff of QCI Secretariat posted in different Boards as per the ‘note’ given in clause 1.5 of S & F manual) can be transferred/ placed across different Boards, as per requirement, in consultations with the concerned CEO and subject to prior approval of the Secretary General. All staff members shall be administratively & financially governed by QCI Secretariat. Transfer orders available on following link-https://qcin.org/hr-administration/#circulars

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.Minutes of GB & GC is available in Public Domain: https://qcin.org/qci-secretariat#minutgc https://qcin.org/qci-secretariat/#minutgb Balance sheet available in the Annual Report on following web link: https://qcin.org/hr-administration/#annual Budget 2022-23: https://qcin.org/ck-docs/1670501668.Minutes%20of%2068th%20GB%20Meeting_QCI.pdf (PDF document page no. 6)
(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.Minutes of GB & GC is available in Public Domain: https://qcin.org/qci-secretariat#minutgc https://qcin.org/qci-secretariat/#minutgb Balance sheet available in the Annual Report on following web link: https://qcin.org/hr-administration/#annual Budget 2022-23: https://qcin.org/ck-docs/1670501668.Minutes%20of%2068th%20GB%20Meeting_QCI.pdf (PDF document page no. 6)
(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.Minutes of GB & GC is available in Public Domain: https://qcin.org/qci-secretariat#minutgc https://qcin.org/qci-secretariat/#minutgb Balance sheet available in the Annual Report on following web link: https://qcin.org/hr-administration/#annual https://qcin.org/ck-docs/1659418960.Minutes%20of%2066th%20Governing%20Body%20Meeting_QCI.pdf (66th GB minutes-page no. 3 of document-Item No. 66.1.2)
(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.Minutes of GB & GC is available in Public Domain: https://qcin.org/qci-secretariat#minutgc https://qcin.org/qci-secretariat/#minutgb Balance sheet available in the Annual Report on following web link: https://qcin.org/hr-administration/#annual https://qcin.org/ck-docs/1670501668.Minutes%20of%2068th%20GB%20Meeting_QCI.pdf (66th GB minutes- page no. 7 of document-Item No. 68.3.1)
(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 Annual Report 2022-2023 shall be uploaded after the same has been placed in parliament.Minutes of Governing Body: https://qcin.org/qci-secretariat/#minutgb
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.Available in public domain: Annexure-1
(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.Available in public domain.Annexure-1
(iii) 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 Details of Previous Contracts Details of bids:
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. Last CAG audit was conducted in December 2019 and all the queries were appropriately replied. Available in Public Domain on: https://qcin.org/ck-docs/1628850243.QCI.F&A.2019-20.DGA.05.pdf Current CAG is under process and details shall be published after report is placed in parliament.

Publicity Band 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] Arrangement for consultations with or representation by the members of the public (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) Arrangements for consultation with or representation by a) 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 
Public- private partnerships (PPP) (i) Details of Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), if any NA
(ii) Detailed project reports (DPRs)
(iii) Concession agreements
(iv) Operation and maintenance manuals
(v) Other documents generated as part of the implementation of the PPP
(vi) Information relating to fees, tolls, or the other kinds of revenues that may be collected under authorisation from the government
(vii) Information relating to outputs and outcomes
(viii) The process of the selection of the private sector party (concessionaire etc.)
(ix) 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:https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Service%20&%20Finance%20Manual%202018.pdf (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) English English. Available in Public domain at: https://qcin.org/
(ii) 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 respective board/ division weblink.
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/2024/02/Service%20&%20Finance%20Manual%202018.pdf
(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/2024/02/Service%20&%20Finance%20Manual%202018.pdf (Page No. 62)
(ii) Details of applications received under RTI and information provided Both offline and online RTI Applications received. Information available at:
(iii) 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
(iv) List of schemes/ projects/ programme underway By and large all schemes are ongoing and available on respective board’s website.
(v) 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 Details of Previous Contracts
(vi) Annual Report Annual reports for the period from 2014-15 to 2021-22 available on website link is given below- https://qcin.org/hr-administration/#annual
(vii) Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) Available in Public domain at:https://qcin.org/reach-us/#faq
RTI related FAQs available in public domain at:
https://qcin.org/ck-docs/1683709862.Frequently%20Asked%20questions-RTIs.pdf
(viii) Any other information such as a) Citizen’s Charterb) Result Framework Document (RFD)c) Six monthly reports on thed) Performance against the benchmarks set in the Citizen’s Charter Available in Public domain at :https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Citizen-Charter.pdf
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  Annual return 2022-2023 under RTI quarterly return information system.
(ii) Details of appeals received and orders issued
Quarterly reports pertaining to RTIs and Appeals
available under “RTI Quarterly Return information system” on following link: https://qcin.org/qci-secretariat/#rticelland https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Annexure-H-RTI-Annual-Return.pdf First Appeals- (Annexure-B)
4.7 Replies to questions asked in the parliament [Section 4(1)(d)(2)] 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
    (b)
  • Earlier CPIO & FAA-
    • First Appellate Authority-Dr. R. P Singh
    • CPIO- Dr. B. K Rana
    • APIO- Mr. N.S.Negi
(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 Report- 2019-2020)https://qcin.org/ck-docs/Annexure-C-Audit%20Report-%202020-2021%20(1).pdf (Audit Report- 2020-2021)Available in Public Domain at: https://qcin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Annexure-I-Audit-report-2021-2022.pdf (Audit Report-2021-2022)
(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/ Deputy 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 Available in Public Domain at: 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 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

ETHICS CELL

The cell functions as independent entity and reports to SG, QCI. The composition of the cell is as under:
Member Role
Ms. Smita Bharti Law Officer
Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Support staff
For any query, drop a mail to: ethicscell[at]qcin[dot]org 

ICC FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT

QCI has constituted internal complaints committee to address to the matters related to sexual harassment at workplace. The composition of the committee is as under;
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, Assistant 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 w.e.f 16.5.2023
for any queries and concern,please mail at icc[at]qcin[dot]org

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