Quality Council of India (QCI) was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry represented by the three premier industry associations — ASSOCHAM, CII and FICCI — to establish and operate national accreditation structure and promote quality through National Quality Campaign. Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on recommendation of the industry to the government. The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, is the nodal ministry for QCI.