The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on Monday announced the launch of a new Environment and Ecology Department (EED), aimed at setting global benchmarks in sustainability and environmental standardisation.
The national standards body held a workshop to mark the creation of the department, which was attended by more than 100 experts from across the country, according to an official statement.
BIS Director General Pramod Kumar Tiwari said the new department would address “all ecological needs” and create standards for both India and the world.
Leena Nandan, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, highlighted the importance of collaboration between BIS, her ministry and other stakeholders in developing standards on issues such as ECO-Mark, sustainable timber practices and Blue Flag beaches.
BIS plans to organise seminars in the coming months to consolidate its position as a leader in environmental standardisation, Tiwari said.
The move comes at a time when India is seeking to strengthen its role in global environmental policy and sustainable development efforts.
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First published: August 13, 2024 | 11:38 PM IS
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