Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Western Regional Office, Mumbai, Celebrates World Standards Day 2026

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Western Regional Office in Mumbai, honored World Standards Day 2026 with a 'Manak Mahotsav' at the Bharat Ratnam Mega Common Facility Centre (CFC) in SEEPZ MIDC, Andheri (East), Mumbai. The event focused on Sustainable Development Goal 7, which emphasizes affordable and clean energy. It brought together academics, industry leaders, technical experts, and BIS officials to discuss standardization's role in sustainable development and India's shift towards cleaner energy systems.

The program kicked off with the ceremonial lamp lighting, followed by a welcome address by Rajeev Ranjan Singh, Scientist-F and Head of the Mumbai Branch Office. Subhadip Basu, Deputy Director General (West) at BIS, delivered the inaugural remarks, stressing the significance of standards in enhancing quality, innovation, and sustainable development. Dr. Anil Kapri, Scientist-E and Head of the Western Regional Laboratory, shared the World Standards Day message.

Guests of Honor Pranjal Pande, Director of Statcon Energiaa, and Shashi Bhushan, Chief CRM & Tubes at Tata Steel, shared insights on quality, standardization, and technological innovation's role in promoting sustainable industrial practices and clean energy solutions. Prof. M. M. Sharma, the Chief Guest, underscored the necessity of scientific advancement, technological innovation, and quality-focused strategies to tackle industrial and sustainability challenges.

The technical sessions highlighted Indian Standards' role in enabling affordable, safe, and sustainable energy solutions. Speakers discussed innovative approaches to energy efficiency, clean energy technologies, and the importance of high-pressure gas cylinders for CNG and hydrogen applications. Adbhut Singh from BIS emphasized the importance of Indian Standards in ensuring safe, reliable, and affordable clean energy technologies.

The discussions highlighted the significance of standardization in promoting quality, safety, performance, and reliability while fostering innovation and consumer confidence. The celebration reaffirmed BIS's commitment to engaging with industry, academia, and other stakeholders to promote a culture of quality and standardization, ultimately supporting India's sustainable development and affordable and clean energy goals.