The National Quality Award Scheme was instituted by the

Institute of Directors in February 1991 to encourage Total

Quality improvements in both manufacturing as well as
service organizations in India
The GPNQ Awards are normally presented at the World
Congress on Total Quality in January / February each year

The Golden Peacock National Quality Award stimulates

and helps organizations to rapidly accelerate the pace of
customer-oriented improvement process.
The Golden Peacock National Quality Award, named after
India’s national bird the “Peacock”, is awarded annually.

The award winners may use the Golden Peacock National

Quality Award logo on their printed and promotional material
for next 3 years. Selected organizations may be given a
commendation card.

The Golden Peacock National Quality Award will be given

separately for manufacturing and service organizations in different
sectors