Capacity-Building Training on Quality Infrastructure for Trade and Market Access
Department of Industry Nepal and with technical support from the Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology (NBSM), organized a Capacity-Building Training on Quality Infrastructure for Trade and Market Access on 11 March 2026 at Hotel Himalaya under the Make in Nepal – Swadeshi Campaign. The training brought together 50 representatives from SMEs, MSMEs, and large-scale industries to enhance their understanding of quality standards, certification systems, and quality management practices that strengthen product reliability and improve market competitiveness. The program began with opening remarks from Dr. Ghanashyam Ojha, Director General of the CNI, who highlighted the importance of quality certification and regulatory compliance for strengthening Nepal’s industrial sector.
The technical sessions were facilitated by Prabhat Kumar Singh, Deputy Director General of NBSM, who introduced the concept and pillars of Quality Infrastructure, and Sanjeev Thakur, Director of NBSM, who discussed Quality Management Systems (QMS) and the benefits of adopting international standards such as ISO 9001 for improving productivity and customer satisfaction. Participants also received a detailed overview of the Nepal Standard (NS) certification process, including its procedures and legal framework. The program also featured an industry experience-sharing session by Sushil Kumar Agrawal from Pashupati Filter, who shared his company’s success story in obtaining NS certification, highlighting how it improved product credibility and market recognition. The sessions were highly interactive, encouraging active participation and discussion among industry representatives, making the training both practical and engaging for participants.