The preliminary competition is a built-up to the regional-level competitions that will be held as part of CII's ongoing thrust towards strengthening the quality movement in India. The "Jagriti" quality circle from the JCT, Phagwara, won the first runners-up trophy and the second runners-up trophy was bagged by "Sangharsh" quality circle from the Indian Sugar and General Engineering Corporation, Yamunanagar.

The "Kiran" quality circle from the Trident Group won the specially instituted Rolling Trophy which has been constituted for participating circles where the concept of QC Circles have been introduced. J.R.Kundal, secretary, Labour and Employment, gave away trophies to the winners at the valedictory session.

Speaking on the occasion, Kundal said it is necessary to provide an environment conducive to maintain the quality movement within the companies. "Doing a perfect job should be intrinsic to the work culture," he added.

C.V. Subrahmanyam, counsellor, TQM Division, was the chief guest.

K.M.S. Nambiar, Company Secretary and General Manager HR Fujitsu India Telecom and Ravi Palia vice-president HRD Telephone Cables were the other judges.