Bureau of Indian Standards

June 12, 2026 10:27 AM

BIS Issues New Standard for Community Seed Banks to Protect Indigenous Crop Varieties

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the Department of Consumer Affairs has released a new Indian Standard, IS 20201:2026, aimed at strengthening the management of Community Seed Banks (CSBs) and promoting the conservation of indigenous crop varieties across the country. Developed by the Biodiversity Sectional Committee under BIS's Environment and Ecology Department, the standard establishes a structured framework for the operation and management of community seed banks, which play a key ...

May 8, 2026 3:11 PM

BIS hosts global meet on Space Systems Standards in Delhi

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the country’s national standards body, is hosting a major international conference on space systems and operations standards at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, bringing together global experts to discuss the future of space safety, sustainability and interoperability. The 35th Plenary and Working Groups meetings of ISO TC 20/SC 14 - the ‘Space Systems and Operations’ subcommittee of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) - has drawn 13...

July 14, 2025 4:57 PM

BIS urges use of certified helmets: A life-saving call for two-wheeler riders

In a strong push for road safety, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the Department of Consumer Affairs have launched a nationwide campaign urging two-wheeler riders to use only BIS-certified helmets. The initiative, themed “Helmet – More Than Just a Shell. Choose Smart. Ride Safe,” highlights the critical importance of wearing scientifically tested and approved head protection, especially in a country where two-wheelers account for nearly 45% of road accident deaths. Modern helmets...

April 22, 2025 3:22 PM

BIS to offer internship for 500 students from partner institutions

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body under the Government of India, has announced 500 internship opportunities for students from its MoU partner institutions. The announcement was made during the Annual Convention of BIS Standardisation Chairs and Nodal Faculty of MoU Partner Institutions held recently. These internships will be offered to students pursuing 4-year degree programmes, 5-year integrated degree courses, postgraduate degrees, and diploma programmes. Acco...

February 25, 2025 6:59 PM

Delhi’s 2021-22 excise policy led to Rs 2,000 crore revenue loss: CAG report

The Delhi government’s excise policy for 2021-22 caused a revenue loss of over Rs 2,000 crore, according to a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report tabled in the Delhi Assembly on Tuesday. The report, titled “Performance Audit on Regulation and Supply of Liquor in Delhi,” examines the functioning of the Delhi Excise Department over four years, from 2017-18 to 2020-21, with a specific focus on the 2021-22 excise policy. The policy was later withdrawn by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) go...

December 4, 2024 7:22 PM

Nepal’s Industry Minister Bhandari meets India’s Piyush Goyal to attract Indian investment

Nepal's Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Supplies, Damodar Bhandari, met India’s Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, in New Delhi on Monday to discuss matters of bilateral trade and investment. During the meeting, Minister Bhandari urged Goyal to address the challenges posed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) requirements imposed on Nepali exports such as cement, plywood, and shoes. The two ministers also held positive discussions on amending the Treaty of Transit to f...