Environment and Ecology Department (EED) by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
Recently a new department “Environment and Ecology Department (EED)” was founded by BIS to address issues related to the environment and ecology. In order to create awareness of the functioning and operations this department, BIS conducted a workshop- ‘Standardization for Environment and Ecology’ on 12.08.2024. BIS has informed that it will hold seminars in the next two months to lead in environmental standardization and global sustainability.
BIS have come up with Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC) and other stake holders for creating the standards of the diverse societal needs. Collaborations like these effective in areas like ECO-Mark, standards and practices relating to sustainably grown wood or Blue Flag Beaches etc.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2044735