The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) organised ‘Manak Mahotsav 2026’ in the city on Wednesday to commemorate World Standards Day.
Minister for Food and Civil Supplies P. Venkataramanan underscored the significance of standards in ensuring quality, safety, and reliability in everyday life. He also emphasised the importance of extending the implementation of standards across government departments, a press release said.
The event highlighted the crucial role of standards in advancing clean energy technologies, with experts discussing advancements in energy and technology.
Contributions of various stakeholders were recognised with Manak Veer Award.
M.A.J. Vinod, Deputy Director General (Southern Region), BIS, and S.D. Dayanand, Head, BIS Chennai, also spoke.
Published - October 15, 2026 12:31 am IST