Chandigarh, September 8, 2025:The Chandigarh Administration today signed two significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Quality Council of India (QCI) and the National Productivity Council (NPC) under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme of the Ministry of MSME, Government of India.

The MoU signing ceremony was held at the UT Secretariat, Sector 9-D, Chandigarh, in the presence of Sh. Rajeev Verma, IAS, Chief Secretary, Chandigarh Administration, and Smt. Neerja Sekhar, IAS, Director General, NPC. The event marked an important milestone in strengthening the competitiveness of MSMEs and encouraging local industry to adopt global best practices in quality and productivity.

The MoUs were signed by Sh. Nishant Kumar Yadav, IAS, Secretary Industries, UT Chandigarh, on behalf of the Chandigarh Administration, along with Sh. Ashok Kumar, Regional Director, NPC, and Sh. Ramanand Shukla, Senior Director & Head, ZED Division, QCI. Smt. Garima Parihar, State Programme Coordinator, RAMP NPMU, Ministry of MSME, Government of India, also attended the event as a representative from the Ministry.

Through these partnerships, the Chandigarh Administration aims to achieve ambitious targets under the RAMP Programme, including:
•1000 ZED Bronze, 100 ZED Silver, and 30 ZED Gold Certifications
•1000 LEAN Basic, 150 LEAN Intermediate, and 50 LEAN Advanced Certifications

These collaborations are expected to play a pivotal role in enhancing the overall ecosystem for MSMEs in Chandigarh, thereby fostering innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth.