Centre plans phased QCO rollback to ease input supply constraints
Mint·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The Indian government plans phased rollback of quality control orders on input materials to ease manufacturing compliance and supply chain disruptions. Led by consumer affairs department, all line ministries identify products for QCO removal. Focus targets inputs with limited domestic capacity or disrupted supplies. NITI Aayog committee recommended this easing while protecting quality standards and domestic industry.
Key Entities
Centre/Government of IndiaQuality Control Orders (QCOs)Consumer Affairs DepartmentNITI AayogInput MaterialsManufacturing Sector