Thu Feb 06 15:39:47 UTC 2025: ## Local Industries Meet to Boost Standards and Conformity
**Bengaluru, February 6, 2025** – The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in Bengaluru hosted an industry meet and workshop yesterday focusing on recent advancements in conformity assessment and standards promotion. Thirty major industries from Bengaluru and Mysuru participated.
K.G. Nanjappa, Additional Director of the Department of Factories and Boilers, stressed the importance of collaboration in achieving global industrial growth through standardization. Narender Reddy Beesu, Director of BIS Bengaluru, opened the event, emphasizing its aim to encourage industry cooperation in meeting quality and safety regulations. Vinodini Kishore, a BIS Director, presented on recent developments in standardization, industry opportunities, and promotional initiatives for businesses. The workshop included interactive elements such as a multiple-choice quiz and group discussions.