Consultancy Development Centre [CDC]

Consultancy Development Centre (CDC) is an autonomous institution of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India, established since 1986. CDC’s main objective is to promote and develop the consultancy profession in the country and abroad.

CDC has made significant strides in emphasizing the need for effective use of consultancy in various departments. Consolidating its position as a Centre for promoting consultancy, CDC offers a vast range of services to clients and consultants

Vision 

To be a Knowledge Centre for Professional Services

Mission 

To improve business climate and promote consultancy profession through capacity building, sharing best practices and incorporating quality, integrity and sustainability in Professional Services.

Objective 

• To be the nodal agency on Professional Services

• To promote development of consultancy sector

• To promote Quality, Integrity and Sustainability development in Professional Services

• To enhance capacity of consultants/ experts

• To be export promotion Council of Professional Services

• To be Regulator of Professional Services

Activities

• Education - MS in Consultancy Management

• Capacity Building & Training

• Selection of Consultants

• Database of Consultants both Technical & Management across functions and sectors

• Consulting Business Opportunities

• Membership Services

• Publications - Consulting Journal

• Projects & Studies Assignments

• International Cooperation through the Technical Consultancy Development Programme for Asia and the Pacific (TCDPAP)