NABET

19/03/2026

# Gunvatta Yatra – Nagpur | Strengthening Awareness on Accreditation
QCI-NABET successfully conducted the Gunvatta Yatra Programme in Nagpur, aimed at enhancing awareness about accreditation schemes among consultancy organizations.
The programme focused on familiarizing Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant Organizations (EIA), Exploration Agencies in Mineral Sector (AEA), Prospecting Agencies and Mine Plan Preparing Agencies in Coal Sector (APA-MPPA), and Ground Water Consultant Organizations (GWCO) with the accreditation requirements and processes. A total of 34 participants from across India attended the programme. The session helped prospective consultant organizations gain better clarity on accreditation schemes and preparedness requirements.
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Quality Council of India
Council of India(QCI) # Gunvatta Yatra Assessment

13/03/2026

NABET is conducting Assessor Training Programme for the EIA Scheme on 13–14 March 2026, bringing together 30+ prospective assessors from leading universities and industry with diverse domain expertise.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Sh. Jagminder Kataria (Joint Director), followed by opening remarks from the Prof. (Dr.) Varinder S Kanwar (CEO-NABET), who highlighted the critical role and responsibilities of assessors in maintaining the credibility of the accreditation process, while emphasizing the importance of ethical practices, transparency, and professional integrity.
The training sessions were conducted by Sh. N. K. Kuttiappan and Dr. V.M. Shastri (NABET Assessor), who delivered detailed requirements of the scheme requirements, assessment methodology, and key processes under the EIA Consultant Accreditation framework.

The programme served as an important step towards strengthening the assessor pool and enhancing the quality and consistency of assessments under the NABET EIA Scheme.

Jaxay Shah Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Quality Council of India

04/03/2026

This , let knowledge, growth, and learning paint a brighter tomorrow.
Happy Holi to all!
Quality Council of India

04/03/2026

The Quality Council of India had the honour of meeting Shri Sunil Kumar (Former IPS), Hon’ble Minister of Education, Bihar, along with senior officials from the Education Department, Government of Bihar.

The discussions focused on QCI’s role as a knowledge, quality assurance, and strategy partner in strengthening education systems through process-driven governance and outcome-oriented frameworks.

There was a shared commitment to leveraging accreditation, institutional standards, and capacity-building to improve learning outcomes and support implementation at scale.

A step forward in embedding quality at the core of Bihar’s education reforms.

Narendra Modi | Piyush Goyal | Ministry of Commerce and Industry | Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Sunil Kumar | Bihar Education Department | Jaxay Shah | Kannan Chakravarthy | Varinder Kanwal | Madhu Ahluwalia

02/03/2026

02/03/2026

QCI-NABET conducted its 7th three-day Capacity Building Workshop at National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur from 25–27 February 2026 to strengthen the capacity of EIA consultants in preparing high-quality EIA reports. The programme covered the following functional areas: EB, SE, RH, and LU under the EIA Scheme, along with QMS, EMP development, and sessions on criteria for quality EIA reports, including case study-based group activities.
The inaugural session was graced by Dr. R. B. Lal (Scientist F & Director, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change), Dr. S. Venkata Mohan (Director-NEERI, Nagpur), and Shri N. K. Kuttiappan (NABET Assessor).
With 44+ participants, including EIA coordinators and functional area experts, the workshop featured experienced faculty and interactive discussions. QCI-NABET was represented by Dr. Yati Kachhawa Ms. Shivani Mishra and Ms. Manila Talwar
Jaxay Shah Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Quality Council of India

24/02/2026

22/02/2026

Shri Chakravarthy T. Kannan, Secretary General, Quality Council of India, delivered the welcome address at the Stakeholders Interaction at 1QCI, World Trade Center.

He highlighted QCI’s efforts towards building a robust, globally aligned quality and accreditation infrastructure across sectors in Bharat. He also emphasised the need to address real on-ground challenges, strengthen systems at the source, and align industry practices with global benchmarks.

He underlined that such collaborative platforms are essential to bring together industry, institutions, and government to drive actionable outcomes and strengthen Bharat’s manufacturing competitiveness.



Narendra Modi | Piyush Goyal | Ministry of Commerce and Industry | Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Jaxay Shah | Kannan Chakravarthy | Hema Bhandari | Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises,Government of India

20/02/2026

We are about to move Indian manufacturing forward.

In 3 days, leaders, regulators, and industry pioneers come together to shape what comes next.

You don’t want to miss this.

National Quality Conclave 2026
गुणवत्ता की राह से विकसित भारत का निर्माण



Narendra Modi | Piyush Goyal | Ministry of Commerce and Industry | Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Jaxay Shah | Chakravarthy Kannan | Hemagauri Bhandari | Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises,Government of India | NABH- National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers | National Accreditation Board For Testing and Calibration Laboratories ( ) | NBQP - National Board for Quality Promotion | NABET | NABCB | PPID | SPD

16/02/2026

The National Quality Conclave 2026 marks the beginning of a focused national effort to identify real challenges, align with global benchmarks, and develop sector-wise quality roadmaps across key industries such as Textiles, Leather, Footwear, and Pharmaceuticals.

By bringing together industry, regulators, and institutions, the Conclave aims to translate dialogue into meaningful action and strengthen national credibility in global credibility.

This is where India’s capability takes a decisive step towards lasting credibility.

गुणवत्ता की राह से विकसित भारत का निर्माण

📅 23rd February 2026
📍 Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi



Narendra Modi | Piyush Goyal | Ministry of Commerce and Industry | Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Jaxay Shah | Chakravarthy Kannan | Hemagauri Bhandari | Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises,Government of India | NABH- National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers | National Accreditation Board For Testing and Calibration Laboratories ( ) | NBQP - National Board for Quality Promotion | NABET | NABCB | PPID | SPD

11/02/2026