The event, organized under the framework of India’s G20 Presidency, brought together experts from around the world to discuss sustainability, regulatory practices, and standardization for a more inclusive and sustainable future.

He represented IIT Roorkee and academia, sharing insights on the critical role of academic institutions in advancing stakeholder engagement for standardization.

Global participation

The event witnessed global participation, with experts and panelists hailing from Switzerland, Singapore, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Germany, and India.

This diverse representation showcased the international significance of the G20 Standards Dialogue in promoting cooperation on global standards and sustainable practices, say sources from IIT Roorkee.

Crucial role

Prof. Khare concluded with emphasizing the crucial role of academic institutions in advancing stakeholder engagement for standardization and achieving Sustainable Development Goals.

He stated, “Academic Institutions can contribute to strengthening stakeholder engagement for standardization.’

Even they can also contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by incorporating sustainable requirements into their Indian standards, he said.

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In all the Institutes, many services (Construction/Lab/Machines, etc.), where the use of standards is mandatory, can organize half-day/one-day workshops on a specific topic in consultation with BIS, he said.

Academic Institutions can play a vital role in Stakeholder Engagement for Standardization through their students, faculty, and staff, said Prof Khare of IIT Roorkee.

Organized by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and supported by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.

The event featured three informative sessions:

Session I: Standards for Sustainability

Session II: Technical Regulations and Good Regulatory Practices

Session III: Stakeholder Engagement for Standardization

Each session included panel discussions and participation from leadership of three constituent bodies of World Standards Cooperation: the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

The event received support and guidance from key government officials. Inaugural session was honored by presence of MoS Ashwini Kumar Choubey.

And, in the valedictory session, Minister Piyush Goyal (Consumer Affairs, Government of India) graced the occasion as the chief guest.

The overall organization of the event was commendable, led by Shri Pramod Kumar Tiwari, Director General (DG) of BIS.

Director of IIT Roorkee

Prof. KK Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee, expressed his pride in the institute’s role at the G20 Standards Dialogue event, saying, “At IIT Roorkee, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and global collaboration.

Our active participation in the G20 Standards Dialogue reflects our dedication to driving positive change through academic excellence and stakeholder engagement, he said.

We believe that inclusive standardization is key to addressing global challenges, and our contributions at this event exemplify our commitment to this vision, said IIT Roorkee director.

About IIT Roorkee

IIT Roorkee is an institute of national importance imparting higher education in engineering, sciences, management, architecture and planning, and humanities and social sciences.

Since its establishment in 1847, the Institute has played a vital role in providing technical human resources and know-how to the country.

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The exam will be conducted on 18 May 2025.  This is for those keen on admission into IITs situated in various states of India.

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Indian applicants

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