BIS 79th Foundation Day: New Quality Initiatives
Why in the news
The Bureau of Indian Standards marked its 79th Foundation Day, with the Union Minister stressing a facilitative approach linked to ease of doing business, quality-led growth and building a quality culture.
About BIS
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Status | India’s National Standards Body |
| Established | 1987 |
| Law | BIS Act, 2016 |
| HQ | New Delhi |
New initiatives
BIS Standardisation Portal (beta)
- A fully digital, end-to-end platform covering proposal, drafting and publication of standards.
SHINE
- Expands as Standards Help Inform & Nurture Empowered Women.
- Works with self-help groups and NGOs to build quality awareness and make women community-level quality ambassadors.
BIS-SAKSHAM
- An annual excellence recognition scheme for institutions and individuals.
Exam angle
- Governing law: BIS Act, 2016.
- Annual recognition scheme: BIS-SAKSHAM.