The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Coimbatore Branch Office, celebrated World Standards Day 2026 at Coimbatore on 14 October 2026. The celebration was organized with the theme “Standards for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): Shared Vision for a Better World,” with a special focus on SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy.

Shri Ramesh K., Scientist-E/Director & Head, BIS, Coimbatore Branch Office delivered welcome address. Shri Vinith Kumar G., Scientist-E/Director, BIS, Coimbatore Branch Office, presented the World Standards Day message.

The presidential address was delivered by Smt. T. Sumathi, Chief Engineer (Distribution), Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL), Coimbatore.

The event featured two technical sessions by eminent industry experts. Shri Harsh Dhagamwar, Global Head – Sustainability & HSE, ZF Windpower Coimbatore Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore, delivered the presentation on “The Energy Reckoning”.

Shri Narsimha Chary Mummedy, General Manager – Technology, First Energy Private Limited, Pune, a Thermax Group company, who led the session on”RE+Battery Energy storage systems”.

Students of the Standards Club presented a classical dance performance and a standards-themed play, adding cultural significance to the celebration. Shri Rino John S., Scientist-E/Director, BIS, Coimbatore Branch Office delivered the vote of thanks.

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