Bureau of Indian Standards

The Bureau of Indian Standards organized a two-day workshop under the Manak Pravardhak programme on 05-06 December 2024, at its training centre #NITS, Noida, to engage young professionals in standardization work. The workshop was inaugurated by Mr. Chandan Bahl, Deputy Director General (International Relations) & Member, ISO TMB, Mr. Sanjay Pant, Director General (Standardization), Ms. Reena Garg (Scientist-G & Head, Electronics and IT Department) and Mr. Rajneesh Khosla, Head (International Relations Department). Several eminent professionals from standardization community such as Mr. Vimal Mahendru (IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) Vice President & SMB Chair), representatives from ISO - International Organization for Standardization and IEC, and other officials from BIS participated as speakers. The program was attended by Young Professionals, which included faculty from educational institutions, representatives from industry and industry associations, State Governments and laboratories. The programme covered aspects such as fundamentals of standardization, National and international standardization processes and role of technical committee members, national participation in Technical and Governance of #ISO and #IEC, etc. ISO and IEC representatives touched upon various facets such as standardization system of IEC and ISO, #ConformityAssessment, current thrust areas and future strategy, and work being led in emerging areas, such as #DigitalTransformation, #AI and #Sustainability, and for engagement of young professionals in their organizations. Young standardizers who have represented Indian in IEC's Young Professional workshop also presented their experiences from the standardization journies. The program aimed to empower young professionals with the knowledge and skills to navigate and contribute effectively to the international and national standards ecosystem. The participants also engaged in practical team exercises, unravelling the intricacies of consensus building, This #workshop will be followed by post-workshop activities to further strengthen the participation of these professionals in the process of #standardization. #ManakPravardhak #StandardsInnovation #YoungProfessionals #Standards #QualityEcosystem #BIS

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced IS 18661 to establish specific guidelines for the design, manufacture, and performance of precast concrete grating, ensuring reliability and consistency in the industry. Read full article! #BIS #IndianStandards #CivilEngineering #StandardoftheDay #India #CivilEngineers #IndianConstruction

Ensuring safety in the handling of cryogenic fluids is essential! Read full article to know how IS 18719 sets standards for cryogenic vessels, promoting safety, across industries like healthcare, space exploration, and energy. #CryogenicVessels #SafetyStandards #IndianStandards #Engineering #India #StandardsoftheDay #BureauofIndianStandards

भारतीय मानक ब्यूरो के अंतर्गत ब्लू रूम मानक भवन में यूजर अवेयरनेस प्रोग्राम का आयोजन हुआl जिसमें साइंटिफिक अधिकारीगण शामिल हुए जोकि पुस्तकालय विभाग और आईईईई एक्स्प्लोर (डिजिटल लाइब्रेरी) के द्वारा आयोजित किया गया थाl इस कार्यक्रम का उद्देश्य साइंटिफिक अधिकारियों को नवीनतम तकनीकों और ज्ञान के बारे में जागरूक करना था। निश्चित ही ये कार्यक्रम साइंटिफिक अधिकारियों के लिए उपयोगी और ज्ञानवर्धक साबित होगा। #BIS #Library #IndianStandards #IEEE #IndianStandards

BIS has published IS 18669 for elastomeric yarn which prescribes the constructional requirements for elastomeric yarn like elongation, tenacity, elastic recovery, modulus at 300% elongations, antimicrobial activity value, phosphorus content, ultraviolet resistance, colour strength, finish oil pick up etc. The Indian Standard for elastomeric yarn ensures that it meets the necessary criteria for quality in sportswear, compression garments, orthopedic applications, and other garments. Read full article to know more about this Indian Standard. #ElastomericYarn #IndianStandards #Sportswear #Garments #TextileIndustry #IndianTextiles #India #StandardoftheDay

Shri Sanjay Pant, Dy Director General (Standardization), BIS presented a paper and delivered a Plenary Talk on 'Comprehensive Approach towards Fire and Life Safety through Indian Standards and National Building Code of India (NBC)' in the Asia Fire Safety Expo-2024 and International Seminar, organized by Centre for Fire Explosive and Environment Safety, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India on 21 November 2024 in New Delhi. He explained the four pillars of safety, namely Structural Safety, Fire Safety, Health Safety and Public Safety, around which the NBC is evolved. His talk focused on the concept of fire prevention, life safety and fire protection as enshrined in the standards and NBC, and the ongoing revisions contemplated in the Code. Confederation of Indian Industry #NBC #IndianStandards #FireSafety #LifeSafety #PlenaryTalk #NewDelhi #HealthSafety #PublicSafety

IS 18755 ensure that products manufactured from Tri-Ply SS-Al-SS not only meet consumer expectations but also comply with industry regulations for safety, quality, and performance. Read full article! #Cookware #IndianStandards #Cookware #Kitchenware #India #Steel #Aluminium #Manufacturer #StandardoftheDay

IS 18806 aims to provide clear guidance to farmers and stakeholders, ensuring a consistent and reliable approach to hydroponic production. The Standard provides recommendations on requirements for substrates, structures, nutrients, maintenance and also the basis for development of conformity assessment schemes in future in order to evaluate the hydroponic farming production system. Read full article! #StandardsoftheDay #India #organicfarming #agriculturelife #agritech #Farmer #Hydroponic #IndianStandards

Fire-related incidents in buildings pose significant risks to life, property, and infrastructure. To address these critical challenges, BIS is organizing a Capsule Course on the National Building Code of India, with a special focus on Fire and Life Safety. Participants will gain insights into the standards and best practices for fire safety, ensuring safer, more resilient structures that comply with the NBC. Date: 5th and 6th December 2024 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/gbmcPfen #FireSafety #LifeSafety #IndianStandards #India #NITS #CapsuleCourse

BIS has developed IS 18717 which defines testing protocols for Straw Management System to assess and establish its performance requirements. The standard covers both field tests and laboratory tests, providing guidelines for manufacturers and testing centers ensuring that good quality Straw Management System produced are reliable and efficient in real-world farming conditions. Read full article. #BISStandards #StrawManagement #SustainableFarming #AgricultureInnovation #FarmEquipment #Agriculture