Union Minister Pralhad Joshi will preside over the World Standards Day (WSD) programme on Tuesday. The event is organised by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. WSD recognises experts, engineers, scientists, policymakers, and innovators who ensure quality, safety, and sustainability.
The celebration will take place at the National Institute of Training for Standardization (NITS). BIS will release the National Lighting Code of India 2025 and launch the Learning Management System (LMS) and Online Standards Development (OSD) Module of the BIS Standards Portal.
This year’s theme, “A Shared Vision for a Better World: Standards for Sustainable Development Goals,” highlights the role of international standards in supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). BIS works with governments, industries, academia, and civil society to promote alignment and global cooperation.
World Standards Day began in 1970 to raise awareness about the importance of standards. BIS collaborates with ministries and industry associations to identify gaps and formulate standards. Recently, BIS seized goods from e-commerce companies that failed to meet certified standards, ensuring public safety and compliance.
