ANSWER: QCI
Explanation:
- QCI, Quality Council of India is the National Monitoring and Implementation Unit for this Scheme.
- ZED Maturity Assessment Model is a unique & holistic certification system to assess and handhold processes of MSMEs to promote Zero Defect Zero Effect Manufacturing.
- The mission of the scheme is to develop and implement a ‘ZED’ culture in India based on the principles of:
1) Zero Defect (focus on customer)
Zero non-conformance/non-compliance
Zero waste
2) Zero Effect (focus on society)
Zero air pollution/liquid discharge (ZLD)/solid waste
Zero wastage of natural resources