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BIS, Western Regional Office, Mumbai, celebrates World Standards Day 2026 through ‘Manak Mahotsav’ on Affordable and Clean Energy
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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Western Regional Office in Mumbai celebrated World Standards Day 2026 through 'Manak Mahotsav', focusing on Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7): Affordable and Clean Energy. The event convened academicians, industry representatives, technical experts, and BIS officials to deliberate on the role of Indian Standards in promoting energy efficiency, clean energy technologies, and sustainable industrial growth. Technical sessions covered energy-efficient innovations, high-pressure gas cylinders for CNG and hydrogen applications, battery energy storage systems, and quality steel. The programme also featured a felicitation ceremony for stakeholders contributing to quality infrastructure.