Odisha Becomes First State to get ISO certification for Tribal hostels

Odisha has become the first state in the country where ISO Certification has been given to its tribal hostels.
A comprehensive assessment and evaluation of all hostels under ST & SC Welfare Department were conducted with the help of Quality Control of India to improve the standard and quality of the hostels.
In the first phase of the audit, 60 out of 156 hostels of Keonjhar were selected for intensive interventions. Similarly, out of 90 hostels of Sambalpur, 12 were selected for the purpose.
The audit team for certification visited 32 hostels of Keonjhar and 12 of Sambalpur for final assessment. All the 44 hostels cleared the assessment parameters and were awarded ISO 9001:2015 Certification.
The remaining 28 hostels will be assessed after the lockdown is lifted and restoration of normalcy.