The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Bhubaneswar Branch Office, celebrated World Standards Day 2026 at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, focusing on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7: Clean and Affordable Energy. The event highlighted the importance of standardisation in promoting quality, safety, energy efficiency and sustainable development.

Shri Kedar Ranjan Pandu, Managing Director, Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC), Odisha, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The other distinguished guests included Shri Tanmay Bhattacharya, Chief Scientific Services, Tata Steel, Jamshedpur; Dr. Meenakshi Ganesan, Scientist-G and Deputy Director General, BIS Eastern Regional Office; Prof. Dr. Saranjit Singh, Vice-Chancellor, KIIT; Shri A. K. Purohit, Scientist-F and Head, BIS Bhubaneswar Branch Office; and Shri Subrata Panigrahi, Chief Scientific Services, IQEMS, Bhubaneswar.

The celebration brought together representatives from government departments, industry associations, academic and technical institutions, manufacturers and consumer organisations to promote awareness of Indian Standards and strengthen the culture of quality across sectors.

Addressing the gathering, Shri A. K. Purohit emphasised the significance of standardisation in ensuring product quality, consumer safety and sustainable development. He highlighted the role of Indian Standards in establishing benchmarks for quality and reliability while safeguarding consumer interests.

Dr. Meenakshi Ganesan underscored the importance of collective efforts by government departments, industry associations, academic and technical institutions, manufacturers and consumer organisations in promoting quality consciousness and strengthening the quality ecosystem in the country.

Prof. Dr. Saranjit Singh highlighted the green initiatives undertaken by the KIIT fraternity and encouraged stakeholders to focus on the continuous improvement of existing systems and practices to achieve sustainability goals.

Shri Kedar Ranjan Pandu has emphasized on localization of the technologies for switching over from the non renewable sources to renewable sources. Efficient utilization of the available resources efficiently. Developing national standards protecting interests of stakeholders like cost, affordability and accessibility .

A major highlight of the celebration was a technical session on SDG 7, featuring experts from Tata Steel, UltraTech Cement, IQEMS and Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC). The session provided a platform for exchanging knowledge and perspectives on clean and affordable energy, energy efficiency and the role of standards in advancing sustainable energy solutions.

A special science exhibition was also organised, showcasing models and innovative ideas developed by school students on various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The exhibition encouraged scientific curiosity and creativity among students while highlighting the importance of sustainability and the role of young minds in addressing future challenges.

During the press conference, BIS officials highlighted key initiatives undertaken by the organisation to promote quality and protect consumer interests. Particular emphasis was placed on the BIS CARE app, which enables consumers to verify the authenticity of ISI-marked and hallmarked products, check licence details and lodge grievances. Officials also explained the significance of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) in ensuring compliance with prescribed quality requirements and strengthening consumer protection.

The celebration reaffirmed the commitment of BIS and participating stakeholders to promoting quality consciousness, encouraging the adoption of Indian Standards and advancing sustainable development. The event also highlighted the critical role of standardisation in supporting clean, affordable and reliable energy solutions in alignment with SDG 7.

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