Kochi, 14 October 2026 

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Kochi Branch Office, celebrated World Standards Day 2026 on 14 October 2026, highlighting the theme “Shared Vision for a Better World”, with a special focus on Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) – Affordable and Clean Energy. The programme emphasised the importance of standards in ensuring energy access, improving energy efficiency and promoting clean energy technologies.

Shri Shri Hibi Eden, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha was the Chief Guest, Shri Yathish Chandra G H, IPS, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Ernakulam Range and Dr. Grinson George, Director ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi were the Guests of Honour.

Smt Hemalatha P Panicker, Director, BIS Kochi presented the Welcome address. Shri Narender Reddy Beesu, Director and Head, BIS Kochi Branch Office, outlined the objectives of the programme. Shri Sachin S Menon, Scientist-D and Joint Director, BIS Kochi Branch Office, shared the World Standards Day 2026 message.

The inaugural address was delivered by the Chief Guest, Shri Hibi Eden, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha in which he lauded BIS for its commitment and tireless efforts for implementing standards and hallmarking. This was followed by followed by a special address by the Guests of Honour, Shri Yathish Chandra G H, IPS, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Ernakulam Range, wherein he explained the part played by the police during BIS enforcement raids and Interoperability between the two organizations, BIS and the police department. Then, Dr. Grinson George, Director ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, explained about how oceans are vital for Kerala and the greenhouse effects of marine resources and its mitigation.

 

 

World Standards Day is observed internationally to recognise the contribution of standardisation to economic development, public safety, consumer protection and societal well-being. Through the celebration, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Kochi, reaffirmed the importance of collaborative efforts among government institutions, industry, educational institutions, consumers and other stakeholders in promoting quality consciousness and the effective implementation of Indian Standards.

 

 

The technical sessions included a session on SDG 7, delivered by Shri Kushagra Jindal, Deputy Director, BIS Kochi, and a session on “Standards in Action”, delivered by Ms. Nagavarshini M, Deputy Director, BIS Kochi. These sessions highlighted the relevance of standards in advancing sustainable development and translating standardisation principles into practical applications. 

As part of the celebrations, BIS felicitated licensees recognised under the Southern Region First and Branch First categories, acknowledging their association with Indian Standards and their contribution to quality and standardisation. Standards Club mentors from educational institutions were also felicitated for their role in promoting awareness of standards among students. Representatives from consumer organisations and academia, along with selected police stations, were recognised during the programme.

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