Bharat Electronic Limited (BEL)

Right from its inception in 1954, Bharat Electronics has understood the varying levels of quality and reliability requirements of its customers and has been striving to enhance their satisfaction level. The company has developed and improved Quality Systems and Procedures over the years. Starting with an inspection oriented Quality system during the initial years, the company shifted its focus towards MIL-Q-9858 Quality Management System during the early Seventies. During the Eighties, a number of initiatives were taken to improve the Quality Management System. They included release of documented QA manual; promotion of participative culture in the organization; launching of QC Circles & Suggestion Scheme, etc.