<h1>India Design Council Launches CDI and DEQM to Boost Design Education and Standards Nationwide.</h1> The India Design Council (IDC) has introduced two initiatives, the Chartered Designs of India (CDI) and the Design Education Quality Mark (DEQM), to enhance design education and standards in India. These initiatives aim to address challenges related to design scale, quality, and education, and to elevate design's role in industry and public service. The DEQM will certify institutions meeting quality benchmarks, helping students and employers identify reputable programs. CDI will establish professional standards for designers, ensuring adherence to competence, ethics, and service. These efforts support the Make in India initiative, promoting creative manufacturing and design innovation.