BIS Launches Environment and Ecology Department

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has launched a new Environment and Ecology Department to set global benchmarks in sustainability. The announcement was made during a workshop attended by over 100 experts, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in developing environmental standards.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) announced the launch of its new Environment and Ecology Department (EED) on Monday, aiming to set global benchmarks in sustainability and environmental standardisation.

The national standards body hosted a workshop to commemorate the department's creation, attracting over 100 experts from across the country, according to an official statement.

BIS Director General Pramod Kumar Tiwari emphasized that the new department would address 'all ecological needs' and generate standards for both India and the global stage. Leena Nandan, Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, highlighted the importance of collaboration between BIS, her ministry, and other stakeholders in creating standards on issues like ECO-Mark, sustainable wood practices, and Blue Flag Beaches.

BIS plans to host seminars in the coming months to solidify its standing as a leader in environmental standardisation, Tiwari added. The initiative aligns with India's broader objectives to enhance its role in global environmental policy and sustainable development efforts.

(With inputs from agencies.)