Bureau of Indian Standards signs Memorandum of Understanding with Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar to promote Research in Standardisation

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IITBBS), Bhubaneswar, for promoting research in Standardization. This initiative formalised on January 6, 2025 on BIS foundation day marks a significant step towards institutionalising BIS’s collaboration with leading academic and research establishments across India. MOU expected to serve as a catalyst for a multitude of collaborative endeavours, including:-

• Integration of Standardization Curriculati Incorporating standardisation topics into academic
  programs to educate and train future professionals on the importance and application of
  standards.
• Active Participation in Standardization Activitiesti Engaging academia in national and international standardisation efforts through involvement with BIS’s technical commiPees.
• Infrastructure Support for R & Dti Providing essential infrastructure for research and development projects related to standardisation and conformity assessment.
• Co-hosting Eventsti Organizing seminars, conferences, workshops, symposia, and lectures to promote knowledge sharing and professional development in standardisation.
• Knowledge Sharingti Publishing research and findings to contribute to the body of knowledge in standardisation and conformity assessment.
• Exploring Centres of Excellenceti Investigating the establishment of Centres of Excellence dedicated to standardisation, testing, and conformity assessment.
• Laboratory Facilitiesti Sharing state-of-the-art laboratory facilities to support research and testing initiatives.

By integrating standardisation into academic and research frameworks, BIS and IIT Bhubaneswar aim to cultivate a new generation of professionals who are well-versed in the critical importance of standards.