The National Institution for Quality and Reliability (NIQR) is India’s premier professional body committed to advancing excellence in Quality, Reliability, Innovation,and Sustainability. Established in 1987 and headquartered in Chennai, NIQR has cultivated a strong national presence, driving transformative performance across diverse sectors.

With regional chapters across the country, NIQR fosters a vibrant ecosystem that nurtures operational excellence and leadership- from grassroots initiatives to boardroom strategies. It serves as a key contributor to the National Quality Movement, actively supporting policy through its association with the Quality Council of India (QCI), the National Board for Quality Promotion (NBQP) and also has an MOU with ASQ.

NIQR empowers industries, MSMEs, academia, and professionals through impactful programs in capacity building, consultancy, collaboration, and quality systems integration. Its influence spans manufacturing, services, IT, infrastructure, energy, healthcare, environment, and education.