To discuss the implementation of Quality Control Orders (QCOs), Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal held a stakeholder engagement meeting with members from the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector.
The Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (FISME) requested the conference to discuss the issues MSMEs are facing with Quality Control Orders (QCOs). The goal of the meeting was to lessen the burden of compliance for small firms while fostering greater collaboration and inclusivity in the standard-setting process.
In a social media post after the consultation, Minister Goyal expressed gratitude for the helpful criticism that MSME leaders had provided. The Minister underlined how crucial it is to include stakeholder feedback in order to develop a compliance framework that is easier for small and medium-sized businesses to utilise.
The meeting’s MSME delegates acknowledged the beneficial effects of Quality Control Orders on their industry. Stakeholders emphasised that QCOs have made a substantial contribution to raising consumer satisfaction and product quality standards in a variety of industries.
MSMEs have been able to increase consumer trust and better align their products with market expectations by putting explicit quality standards into place.
In order to boost domestic manufacturing capabilities and enhance India’s standing in international markets, the Minister emphasised the significance of encouraging firms to adopt a quality-focused approach.
The focus of the consultation discussions was on how MSME growth, market expansion, and contribution to the national economy might be facilitated by adhering to high quality standards.
The goal of the Government’s strategy is to present QCO compliance to small and medium-sized businesses as a growth opportunity rather than a regulatory burden.
The meeting is a component of the Government’s larger plan to assist the growth of MSME’s while upholding standards of quality that satisfy the demands of both the domestic and global markets.
