Q. What is the main objective of the 'QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework', recently seen in news?
Answer:
To drive excellence among states and improve citizens' quality of life
Notes: The Quality Council of India introduced the QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework to drive excellence among states in key sectors. It focuses on four pillars: Shiksha (Education), Swasthya (Health), Samriddhi (Prosperity), and Sushasan (Governance). The August rankings highlight Uttar Pradesh leading in Shiksha, while Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Mizoram, and Manipur excel in Swasthya. Gujarat, Karnataka, and Rajasthan lead in Samriddhi. The initiative aims to improve citizens' quality of life and recognize innovation.