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Source- This post on QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework has been created based on the article “Quality Council of India introduces QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework to Drive Excellence in Key Sectors” published in “PIB” on 8 August 2024.
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The Quality Council of India (QCI) has recently launched the QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework.
About QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework
| Aspects | Description |
| About | The Quality Council of India (QCI) Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework is an initiative aimed at promoting excellence in governance across various domains. |
| Objective | Drive excellence among states to improve citizens’ quality of life for a Viksit Bharat. |
| Aim | i) It emphasized the collective synergy of states as the driving force behind creating a Viksit Bharat. ii) The Surajya initiative aims to promote high standards and best practices in key sectors of India. iii) It celebrates states’ commitment to quality and continuous improvement. |
| Framework Pillars | Shiksha (Education), Swasthya (Health), Samriddhi (Prosperity), and Sushasan (Governance). |
Focus of the Initiative
1. Shiksha (Education):
i) It enhances education quality through robust accreditation and certification.
ii) Uttar Pradesh leads with the highest number of accreditations, assessments, and ratings. Delhi ranks prominently among union territories.
2. Swasthya (Health):
i) Guaranteeing superior healthcare services and maintaining high medical care standards.
ii) States excelling in Ayushman Arogya Yojana (NABH) certifications: Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Mizoram, and Manipur.
iii) Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra lead in Medical Entry Level Testing Labs (MELT) rankings (NABL).
iv) Chandigarh (100% certification in Ayushman Arogya Yojana) and Jammu & Kashmir (71.43% certification rate) perform well among union territories. Delhi excels in MELT, followed by Jammu & Kashmir.
3. Samriddhi (Prosperity):
i) Driving economic prosperity through quality assurance in manufacturing and industrial practices.
ii) Leading states in ZED certifications: Gujarat, Karnataka, and Rajasthan. Jammu & Kashmir and Delhi achieve significant ZED certifications.
iii) Top performers in the MSME Competitive LEAN Scheme: Maharashtra and Bihar.
4. Sushasan (Governance):
i) It ensures transparent, accountable, and responsive governance.
ii) The Sushasan category to be featured in future editions of the rankings.
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