Bureau of Indian Standards enthusiastically celebrated World Standards Day 2026to commemorate and acknowledge the collaborative efforts of thousands of experts involved worldwide in the process of standardization, both as developers and implementors of Standards, by organizing Manak Mahotsav at Narayani Heights, Gandhinagar. 

The programme was initiated by Shri Rahul Pushkar, Scientist-D/Joint Director, BIS, Ahmedebad by inviting the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour on the Dias and highlighted this year’s theme of World Standards Day. Shri Ajay Kumar Lal, Scientist-F/ Sr. Director & Head, BIS Ahmedabad welcomed the Chief Guest Shri Harsh Sanghavi, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Gujarat and Guest of Honour Shri Rajeshbhai R Gandhi, President, Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the dias with Shawl and plant pot.

Shri Ajay Kumar Lal, Scientist-F/ Sr. Director & Head, BIS Ahmedabad welcomed all the Guests representing various government departments, Industries, Jewelers, Academia and students of Standards Clubs. During his address, he enlightened the gathering with the importance of energy with special emphasis on Affordable and Clean Energy. He also briefed regarding the progress and proactiveness made by the industries in Gujarat State with regards to adoption and implementation of Standards.

Thereafter, Stakeholders involved in spreading the awareness related to the Standards among masses were rewarded for their efforts. Moving forward, Industry Representatives obtaining All India First Licence for their product, Mentors of Standard Clubs and Quiz Winning Students from BIS Standard Clubs were felicitated by the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Gujarat.

Shri Rajeshbhai R Gandhi, President, GCCI, expressed the importance of Standards for Industries, Societies and Services in his Special Address. He encouraged the industries representatives to increase the adoption of Standards and ensure their compliance. He informed that Gujarat is one of the leadingstate in the country in terms of Industrialization and urged that with the increasing industrialization, aligning Indian Standards with International Standards has become the need of the hour.

Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Harsh Sanghavi, in his Presidential Address, congratulated the forum of industries for their consistent commitment towards manufacturing quality products. He pointed out the significance of Quality in our day to day life. He recognized and appreciated the role that BIS, Ahmedabad is playing in spreading the awareness regarding quality and standardization in Gujarat and also added that the Government of Gujarat will provide full support to the organization for propagating this noble work. He encouraged the Industrial Diaspora to be dynamic and inquisitive with respect to development of their product to make it more competitive and export friendly catering the immense Global Market.

The event proceeded with Honoring of the Hon’ble the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour with a Memento as a token of gratitude. The inaugural session ended with a vote of thanks by Shri Ishan Trivedi, Scientist-D/Joint Director. More than 200 Participants attended the event.

The technical session started with the reading of the ISO/IEC/ITU Message on the occasion of World Standards Day, 2026 by Shri Abhishek Naidu, Scientist-D/Joint Director which was followed by the presentation of Prof Manish Gupta, Director, Kaushalya Skill University. He highlighted the aspects of alternative biological sources for data storage and their immense potential for data storage.

Dr. Sudhanshu Jangir, Founder of Indian Institute of Sustainability and CEO of Dr. Skill, in his presentation, focused upon the inclusion of skill based knowledge in academic curriculum apart from theoretical aspects. Thereafter, Dr Anindita Mehta, CEO, CERC in her address congratulated BIS on World Standards Day and informed about Urja Sahyog which provides information for clean energy awareness and acts as one stop solution for green energy issues.

Shri Aajish Shah, VP, Vishakha Renewables Limited shared their organizations insights and experiences in the field of Solar Energy. This was followed by an informative video by Dr Bhavesh Parmar, OSD, iHUB, Gujarat showcasing the innovative and technical works done by the various associated Start-Ups.

Moving forward, a presentation was given by Miss Disha Joshi, Agrocast Jalkruti, an Incubated Start-Up, IIT Gandhinagar Research Park. She presented how advanced drone-based technologies, thermal imaging and geospatial intelligence can enable smart monitoring and help in decision making across various renewable energy sectors. The technical session ended with a presentation given by Shri Kalp Bhatt, CEO, AIC-GISC foundation at GTU Ventures covering the innovative Start-Ups associated with GTU Ventures that are developing technology driven solutions in affordable and clean energy.

The programme ended with felicitation of guest speakers and vote of thanks by Shri Vipin Bhaskar, Scientist-D/Joint Director.

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