Former McKinsey India chief Adil Zainulbhai will head the Quality Council of India. (File photo)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has picked former McKinsey India chief Adil Zainulbhai to head the Quality Council of India that promotes high standards in areas such as education, healthcare, environment, infrastructure, governance and social sectors.
The appointment is in keeping with Mr Modi's call to make "Made in India" a recognised and trusted brand globally, with products and services adhering to high standards of "zero defect with zero effect" and causing no damage to the environment, officials said.
"I am pleased to inform you that honourable prime minister has approved your appointment as chairman of the quality Council of India for a period of three years from the date of your assumption of charge," said a letter to Mr Zainulbhai from the commerce ministry.
The council was set up by the Centre with representations from three premier industry bodies - the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce, Industry Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
An autonomous council with 38 members, its mandate is to rank among the world's leading apex quality facilitation, accreditation and surveillance organisations to continuously improve the climate, systems, processes and skills for total quality.
The mission includes helping India achieve and sustain total quality and reliability, in all areas of life, work, environment, products and services across all levels - individual, organisational, community and societal.