Bureau of Indian Standards Celebrates 78th Foundation Day: A Commitment to Quality and Innovation
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) 78th Foundation Day |
| Date | January 6, 2025 |
| Union Minister | Shri Pralhad Joshi (Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New & Renewable Energy) |
| Historical Context | BIS established on January 6, 1947, as the Indian Standards Institution (ISI); restructured under the BIS Act, 1986 |
| Key Highlights | - Quality as a way of life- Expansion of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) from 14 covering 106 products in 2014 to 186 covering 760 products- 94% of Indian standards harmonized with ISO and IEC- Over 44.28 crore gold articles hallmarked- Collaborations with IIT Tirupati, IIT Bhubaneswar, IIM Nagpur, NIT Warangal, and IIFT Delhi |
| Reforms & Updates | - Increase in QCOs- Strengthening of quality standards- Enhancement of competitiveness |