The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Ahmedabad Branch Office, celebrated World Standards Day 2026 at Mehsana on 09 October 2026, with the theme “Shared Vision for a Better World: Spotlight on SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy.” The programme brought together representatives from the various industries including Dairy industries, academia and other stakeholder organisations to highlight the role of standards in promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable development.

Shri Ajay Maurya, Scientist D and Joint Director, BIS, Ahmedabad, welcomed the participants and highlighted the significance of World Standards Day. Shri Ajay Kumar Lal, Scientist F and Sr. Director 7 Head, BIS, Ahmedabad, elaborated on the importance of Indian Standards in facilitating affordable and clean energy solutions, particularly in the context of Gujarat's progress in solar and wind energy.

In his Guest of Honor address, Shri Pravin Bhambi, MD, Dudhsagar Dairy, emphasised sustainability, resource conservation and the adoption of BIS standards in dairy production. He highlighted energy-efficient technologies, rooftop solar installations, biogas, waste-to-energy solutions and circular economy practices as important measures for reducing energy consumption and production costs.

The technical session featured presentations by Shri L. C. Patel, Deputy Manager (Engineering), Banas Dairy, Palanpur, and Dr. Vishnu B. Patel, Professor& Head, Electrical Engineering, Ganpat University. Shri Patel highlighted Banas Dairy's sustainability initiatives, including 5.75 MW of installed solar capacity, reported savings of ₹21.25 crore during 2021–22 to 2025–26, and a reported reduction of 87,77,520 kg in CO₂ emissions. He also discussed Bio-CNG, biogas, organic fertiliser production and energy-efficient operations.

Dr. Vishnu B. Patel discussed the challenges of renewable energy integration, grid stability, battery energy storage systems and the need for standards to support emerging energy technologies. He also highlighted Ganpat University's two separate commissioned solar installations with a combined capacity of 795 kW.

The programme included the felicitation of dignitaries and stakeholders, and an interactive question-and-answer session. Shri Pramod kumar, Scientist B and Assistant Director, BIS, Ahmedabad, delivered the vote of thanks. The event concluded with a networking lunch.

The celebration reaffirmed the importance of standardisation and collaboration among industry, academia and BIS in advancing SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy and promoting a sustainable future.

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