ENA MSME 2026-02-19 12:41:41 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Feb 19 (KNN)</strong> The National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) has nominated Anil Bhardwaj, Secretary General of the Federation of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (FISME), as a member of its Board.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">NABCB has recognised FISME as a key stakeholder, and the Quality Council of India (QCI) has included FISME on the NABCB Board as a Representative of MSME Association.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The tenure of a NABCB Board Member is two years on an honorary basis and may be extended by an additional term of two years.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">NABCB has sought guidance from FISMEs perspective on matters placed before the Board, reflecting the growing emphasis on MSME representation in accreditation and quality-related decision-making processes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">NABCB functions as the national accreditation body under QCI. It provides accreditation to certification, inspection, validation and verification bodies in accordance with international standards, as well as NABCBs requirements, guidance and criteria.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 45200 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/msme/msme-voice-strengthened-as-fisme-secretary-general-joins-nabcb-board 2026-02-19 12:41:41 knnindia.co.in