BIS to release Annual Programme for Standardisation 2025-26 after consultations with 40 ministries
The Bureau of Indian Standards said on 21 March 2025 it would release its Annual Programme for Standardisation 2025-26 after consultations with 40 ministries and 84 industry associations.
Summary
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) said on 21 March 2025 that it would release the Annual Programme for Standardisation (APS) 2025-26, listing new standards to be developed and existing ones to be revised. It followed stakeholder consultations from 5 to 11 March 2025 with 40 ministries and 84 industry associations. BIS also introduced a digital interface for stakeholders to upload proposals and track progress. BIS has developed more than 23,000 standards.
Key facts
- Date
- 21 March 2025
- Document
- Annual Programme for Standardisation 2025-26
- Consulted
- 40 ministries, 84 industry associations (5–11 March)
- BIS standards
- Over 23,000
- BIS DG
- Pramod Kumar Tiwari
Practice MCQs 1 questions
About how many standards had the Bureau of Indian Standards developed, as stated in March 2025 ahead of its Annual Programme for Standardisation 2025-26?
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Correct answer: D — Over 23,000
BIS said it has developed more than 23,000 standards.