BIS, as the National Standards Body, to act as a facilitator for Zero defect, Zero effect policy: Goyal

BIS, as the National Standards Body, to act as a facilitator for Zero defect, Zero effect policy: Goyal

Standards are the new patents and those who control standards, control markets, prices, processes, manufacturing and innovations, said Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Textiles and Commerce & Industry, said in his message on World Standards Day celebration organized at Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) headquarters here today.

The Union Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister, standards are considered as a key pillar of growth. He mentioned that Hon’ble Prime Minister gave the world the mantra of LIFE i.e ‘Lifestyle for Environment’. When a nation sets benchmark for standards, it’s a reflection upon its strong foundation and potential he added.