Overview
- Announced on December 24 by the Commerce Ministry, the reforms span healthcare, laboratories, MSMEs and manufacturing in a push aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047.
- A QR-coded 'Q Mark' is planned to let citizens verify hospitals, labs and MSMEs to curb fake certificates, alongside a new Quality Setu ticketing system for time-bound grievance resolution.
- A single paperless accreditation platform will replace multiple portals to streamline applications and increase transparency across the quality ecosystem.
- For industry and MSMEs, QCI will mentor Tier-2 and Tier-3 suppliers toward ZED and Lean certification, cut fees to improve access, launch a shop-floor best practices playbook, and train 100,000 MSMEs and self-help groups under ODOP in 2026.
- Healthcare measures include NABH’s MITRA mentor program and relaxed eligibility allowing hospitals with 20% occupancy to apply, while NABCB will introduce accredited certification for indigenous products, a Quality Passport, and fast-track routes for areas like drones and cybersecurity.