What support is provided by the Ministry to adopt latest Quality Management Standards and Quality Technology Tools (QMS/QTT) in MSME?
Answered on February 03,2020
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 institutions
b) 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.