The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Coimbatore Branch Office, celebrated World Standards Day in Coimbatore on Wednesday (October 14), focusing on the role of standards in promoting sustainable development and clean energy.
The event centred on the theme ‘Standards for Sustainable Development Goals: Shared Vision for a Better World’, with a focus on affordable and clean energy.
T. Sumathi, Chief Engineer (Distribution), Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited, Coimbatore, presided over the event. Ramesh K. and Vinith Kumar G., Scientists-E/Directors at the BIS Coimbatore Branch Office, also addressed the gathering.
Two technical sessions covered sustainable industrial practices, wind energy, renewable energy and battery energy storage systems.
Students of the Standards Club presented cultural performances. Around 200 delegates, including industry representatives, government officials, academicians and students, participated in the event.
Published - October 14, 2026 05:57 pm IST