BIS sanctions 82 R&D projects to IITs, other tech institutes

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has approved 82 R&D projects with budgets up to Rs 10 lakh and a six-month timeline, led by faculty from technical institutes like IITs and NITs. These will focus on advanced areas like AI, blockchain, and renewable energy to align standards with industry needs. This emphasises the importance of R&D in standards formulation for modern technology challenges. There are plans for more projects via the BIS website to enhance quality and safety standards.