AK Saxena, Director (Operations), RINL, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, inaugurated the Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI) Visakhapatnam chapters 20th chapter convention on Quality Concepts (Digital form) going to be held from 12th October 2020 to 17th October 2020 at MDP centre Ukkunagaram. Saxena in his inaugural speech, stressed the need and importance of small group activities like Quality Circles, 5S, Lean, Six Sigma etc., and their contribution to the present industrial scenario. He stated that the successful implementation of various tools of TQM has contributed immensely in the growth and the success story of Vizag Steel.

The theme of the convention is "Developing Self Reliant India through Quality Concepts". More than 450 delegates from around 65 Quality Circle teams from different industries like Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, Naval Dockyard, NTPC –Simhadri, etc participated in this virtual convention.

KK Ghosh, Director (Projects), RINL & Chairman, Vizag Chapter of QCFI highlighted the growth of the chapter and the success and patronage the convention has been receiving over the years.

During the inaugural session of the convention, BV Viswanadham, Management consultant from Visakhapatnam enlightened on self-reliant India. Shri MECV Sagar, Secretary briefed about the weeklong activities planned during the convention.

Senior Officials and Professionals from various industries and academia attended the inauguration.