Q.11. What support is provided by the Ministry to adopt latest Quality Management Standards and Quality Technology Tools (QMS/QTT)?

Under the National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme (NMCP) Scheme, one component is “Enabling MSME manufacturing sector to be competitive through Quality Management Standards/Quality Technology Tools (QMS/QTT)” was initiated in the XIth Five year plan. The main objective of the scheme is to sensitize and encourage MSEs to adopt latest Quality Management Standards/Quality Technology Tools (QMS/QTT) and to keep a watch on sectoral developments by undertaking the stated activities.The major activities under the Scheme are as:a)Introduction of appropriate course modules for technical institutionsb)Organizing awareness campaigns for micro & small enterprises.c)Organising competition–watch (c-watch).d)Implementation of quality management standards and quality technology tools in selected micro & small enterprises. e)Monitoring international study missions.

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