Bureau of Indian Standards organises workshop on ‘Standardization for Environment and Ecology’
- The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has created a new department for standardisation on issues related to environment and ecology named as Environment and Ecology Department (EED).
Highlights
- In order to set a strong foundation for the future activities of the newly founded department, the Bureau organised a workshop on ‘Standardization for Environment and Ecology’.
- With the new Environment and Ecology Department, we are not just fulfilling the requirement for the best standards but building a comprehensive plan of action that addresses all ecological needs.
- The Bureau aims to create standards for India and the world.
- BIS will host seminars in the next two months with the vision to become a leader in environmental standardisation and setting benchmarks in global sustainability.
- Collaboration between BIS, the Ministry of Environment & Forests and other stakeholders will bring out standards on a diverse range of matters affecting the larger society.
- Such collaborations will be effective in areas like ECO-Mark, standards and practices relating to sustainably grown wood or Blue Flag Beaches etc.
- Over 100 experts from different parts of the country participated in the workshop.
Prelims Takeaway
- BIS