Quality Council of India (QCI) has entered into a strategic partnership with CSIR–National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML), Jamshedpur, by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate as knowledge partners. Leveraging CSIR-NML’s robust R&D expertise and QCI’s dedication to advancing quality standards, this collaboration aims to tackle critical challenges and harness emerging opportunities across the mining and mineral sector. The MoU was formalized in the presence of Shri H.B. Chawla, Principal Advisor, QCI, and Dr. Shital Kumar Pal, Head, Research Planning & Business Development at CSIR-NML on 12th June , 2025. This partnership is poised to drive impactful, future-ready initiatives that support India’s developmental priorities while setting new benchmarks in quality, sustainability, and operational excellence within the industry.