BIS Approves 82 Research Projects to Boost India’s Standardisation

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has green-lit 82 R&D projects worth up to Rs 10 lakh each. Undertaken by faculty from institutes like IITs and NITs, these projects focus on areas such as AI, blockchain, and renewable energy. BIS aims to align standards with modern technology.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has approved 82 Research & Development (R&D) projects aimed at enhancing the standardisation process in India, the government announced on Wednesday.

These projects, each with a budget of up to Rs 10 lakh and a six-month completion timeline, will be executed by faculty members from various technical institutes, including IITs and NITs.

The focus areas cover advanced fields such as artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, medical devices, renewable energy, sustainability, smart cities, and digital transformation.

BIS Director General Pramod Kumar Tiwari emphasised the importance of these initiatives, noting that collaboration with premier educational institutions underscores BIS's commitment to aligning standards with technological advancements and industry needs.

Tiwari highlighted that an enhanced focus on R&D in the standards formulation process is crucial to addressing challenges posed by modern technology.

In addition to the 82 already-sanctioned projects, BIS is in the process of allotting 99 more and has 66 additional projects available for application.

Information on these opportunities is accessible through the BIS website.

BIS, as the National Standards Body of India, has developed over 22,000 Indian Standards to ensure the quality and safety of various goods and services.

Recognising the need for R&D in standardisation, BIS has formed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with educational institutions to leverage their expertise and promote necessary research for standards formulation.

This strategic partnership aims to integrate R&D into the standardisation process, facilitating comprehensive studies of current practices in product manufacturing and service delivery.