CII Jharkhand convention highlights role of Quality Circles in driving industrial innovation
PINAKI MAJUMDAR Jamshedpur, October 30: CII Jharkhand organised its 39th Convention on Quality Circles on October 29 and 30 in Jamshedpur, bringing…
PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, October 30: CII Jharkhand organised its 39th Convention on Quality Circles on October 29 and 30 in Jamshedpur, bringing together 19 teams from large industries and MSMEs to showcase innovative approaches to problem-solving, operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
The two-day convention provided a platform for industry professionals to exchange ideas, share best practices and demonstrate how employee-driven initiatives can enhance productivity, reduce costs and promote organisational excellence.
Industry Leaders Stress Importance of Quality Circles
Atul Bhatnagar, Vice-Chairman of CII Jamshedpur Zonal Council and Managing Director of Tata Steel UISL, inaugurated the convention.
Emphasising the importance of Quality Circles in strengthening Total Quality Management practices, he said innovation often begins with simple ideas emerging from the shop floor.
He encouraged employees to take ownership of workplace challenges and transform their ideas into practical solutions, stressing that commitment and teamwork matter more than budgets in driving meaningful improvements.
Tapas Sahu, former Chairman of CII Jharkhand State Council and Managing Director and CEO of Highco Engineers Pvt Ltd, highlighted the continued relevance of Quality Circles in the era of Industry 4.0 and digital transformation.
He said the approach empowers employees across organisational hierarchies to become active problem-solvers and stakeholders in business success.
Besides reducing waste and optimising processes, Quality Circles strengthen employee engagement and create a sense of ownership. He urged industries to sustain the movement and work towards global quality standards.
Jury Highlights Teamwork and Continuous Learning
The jury members, Prof. Chandreshwar Khan, Deepak Mishra and C.K. Mani, underscored that quality extends beyond production and operations to become a way of life.
They highlighted the importance of teamwork, innovation and continuous learning, encouraging participants to apply the lessons beyond the competition.
Tata Motors Team Ujjala Emerges Overall Winner
Team Ujjala of Tata Motors Ltd emerged as the overall winner, while Team Infinity of RSB Transmissions (I) Ltd secured the first runner-up position.
Team Pavan of Tata Steel Ltd and Team Rankini of Tata Steel Utilities and Infrastructure Services Ltd bagged the second and third runner-up positions, respectively.
In the MSME category, Team Pathfinder of Highco Engineers Pvt Ltd won the top honour, while Team Himalaya Pragati of Himalaya Enterprises was adjudged runner-up.
The winning teams were felicitated by Tapas Sahu along with the jury members.
The convention reaffirmed CII Jharkhand’s commitment to promoting employee participation, innovation and a culture of continuous improvement across industries.
