QCI Launches Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework to Enhance State Performance and Quality of Life

QCI Launches Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework to Enhance State Performance and Quality of Life

The Quality Council of India (QCI) has introduced the QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework to promote excellence among states, aiming to improve citizens’ quality of life and contribute to a Viksit Bharat (Developed India). This initiative is structured around four key pillars:

  1. Shiksha (Education)
  2. Swasthya (Health)
  3. Samriddhi (Prosperity)
  4. Sushasan (Governance)

Pillars of the Framework

1. Shiksha (Education):

  • Focuses on enhancing educational quality through robust accreditation and certification processes.
  • Uttar Pradesh leads with the highest number of accreditations, assessments, and ratings.
  • Delhi ranks prominently as a union territory.

2. Swasthya (Health):

  • Aims to guarantee superior healthcare services and uphold high medical standards.
  • Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Mizoram, and Manipur excel in Ayushman Arogya Yojana (NABH) certifications.
  • Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra lead in Medical Entry Level Testing Labs (MELT) rankings (NABL).
  • Chandigarh excels with 100% certification in Ayushman Arogya Yojana.
  • Jammu & Kashmir shows commendable performance with a 71.43% certification rate and excels in MELT, followed by Delhi.

3. Samriddhi (Prosperity):

  • Focuses on driving economic prosperity through quality assurance in manufacturing and industrial practices.
  • Gujarat, Karnataka, and Rajasthan lead with the highest number of ZED certifications, particularly in the Micro category.
  • Jammu & Kashmir and Delhi also achieved significant ZED certifications.
  • Maharashtra and Bihar are top performers in the MSME Competitive LEAN Scheme.

4. Sushasan (Governance):

  • Will be featured in future editions of the rankings, focusing on transparent, accountable, and responsive governance.

Key Statements and Objectives

  • Shri Jaxay Shah, Chairperson of QCI, emphasizes the role of states in driving the nation towards a developed Bharat and the importance of high standards and best practices.
  • The August 2024 rankings set a new benchmark for excellence, incorporating monthly and cumulative figures to ensure a comprehensive evaluation.

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):

  1. What are the four pillars of the QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework?
    • A) Education, Health, Prosperity, Governance
    • B) Education, Health, Technology, Governance
    • C) Education, Health, Prosperity, Environment
    • D) Education, Health, Innovation, Governance
    Answer: A) Education, Health, Prosperity, Governance
  2. Which state leads in the Shiksha (Education) category according to the August 2024 rankings?
    • A) Delhi
    • B) Karnataka
    • C) Uttar Pradesh
    • D) Gujarat
    Answer: C) Uttar Pradesh
  3. In the Swasthya (Health) category, which state has 100% certification in the Ayushman Arogya Yojana?
    • A) Tamil Nadu
    • B) Chandigarh
    • C) Maharashtra
    • D) Mizoram
    Answer: B) Chandigarh
  4. Which states are top performers in the MSME Competitive LEAN Scheme?
    • A) Karnataka and Rajasthan
    • B) Gujarat and Maharashtra
    • C) Maharashtra and Bihar
    • D) Tamil Nadu and Delhi
    Answer: C) Maharashtra and Bihar
  5. What will be the focus of future editions of the QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework?
    • A) Shiksha (Education)
    • B) Swasthya (Health)
    • C) Samriddhi (Prosperity)
    • D) Sushasan (Governance)
    Answer: D) Sushasan (Governance)