Date: 23.10.2025 || 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM || Zilla Parishad Conference Hall, Sambalpur
Officials Present:
Sri Prasana Kumar Patra, CDO cum EO, Zilla Parishad, Sambalpur
Shri Chhatish Chandra Naik, General Manager, DIC, Sambalpur
Sri Shyama Prasad, Deputy Director, National Productivity Council (NPC)
Sri Manoj Kumar Singhania, State Coordinator, CIAT
Sri Gopal Shah, President, OASME Sambalpur Chapter
Executive Summary:
The workshop on Quality Certification for MSMEs successfully educated 60 entrepreneurs from Sambalpur on the strategic value and implementation pathways of ZED, LEAN, and ISO certifications. Led by experts from the National Productivity Council (NPC), the session provided actionable guidance on integrating LEAN methodologies to reduce waste, improve workflow, and enhance productivity. Detailed insights into ZED and ISO frameworks highlighted their role in achieving product excellence, environmental sustainability, and global market access. Participants gained clarity on certification processes, financial assistance under RAMP, and tools for continuous improvement. The event concluded with strong interest from MSMEs in pursuing certifications, with commitments from DIC Sambalpur and RAMP-SPIU to provide ongoing support for implementation and mentorship.
