COIMBATORE: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Coimbatore branch office, celebrated World Standards Day 2026 here on Wednesday, centring discussions on “Standards for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): Shared Vision for a Better World” with a special focus on SDG 7 — Affordable and Clean Energy.The programme began with a welcome address by Ramesh K, scientist-e/director and head, BIS Coimbatore branch office. Vinith Kumar G, scientist-e/director, BIS Coimbatore, delivered the World Standards Day message. The presidential address was given by T Sumathi, chief engineer (distribution), Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL), Coimbatore.Two technical sessions by industry experts highlighted the role of standards in accelerating the clean energy transition. Harsh Dhagamwar, global head – sustainability & HSE, ZF Windpower Coimbatore Pvt Ltd, presented “The Energy Reckoning,” outlining sustainability in industrial operations, resource efficiency, environmental management and health and safety, while underlining the need for reliable technologies and quality standards to support wind power generation.Narsimha Chary Mummedy, general manager – technology, First Energy Private Limited, Pune, spoke on “RE+Battery Energy Storage Systems,” focusing on clean energy technologies, energy efficiency and the significance of standards in enabling scalable, low-carbon solutions.Students from Standards Clubs performed a classical dance and a standards-themed play.Around 200 delegates, including industry representatives, manufacturers, govt officials, academicians, students and former BIS officials, participated.
