Published: 6 January 2026PIBGeneral
BIS Celebrates 79th Foundation Day; Launches Standardisation Portal and SHINE Initiative
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) celebrated its 79th Foundation Day on January 6, 2026 with the launch of the BIS Integrated Standardisation Portal for managing the complete digital lifecycle of Indian Standards. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the beta version along with several key initiatives.
The SHINE (Standards Help Inform & Nurture Empowered Women) initiative targets women-centric capacity building in standards and quality. BIS has formulated over 23,300 Indian Standards covering sectors from food safety to information technology. The new portal will digitize the entire process from standards proposal to publication, reducing the timeline from 2 years to under 12 months. BIS was established in 1987 under the BIS Act and functions under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.
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BIS celebrated its 79th Foundation Day with the beta launch of which portal?
Explanation · Correct answer BOn 6 January 2026, BIS celebrated its 79th Foundation Day and launched the beta version of the BIS Standardisation Portal. The portal is meant to integrate the standards development lifecycle, from proposal to publication, through modules for formulation, review and expert collaboration. SHINE and BIS-SAKSHAM were also launched on the occasion.
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What did BIS launch on its 79th Foundation Day and what is the SHINE initiative?
On its **79th Foundation Day (January 6, 2026)**, the **Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)** launched the **BIS Integrated Standardisation Portal** for digital lifecycle management of Indian Standards, and the **SHINE (Standards Help Inform & Nurture Empowered Women)** initiative for **women-centric capacity building** in standards and quality. **Union Minister Pralhad Joshi** launched the beta version. BIS was established in **1987** under the BIS Act.
What is the BIS Integrated Standardisation Portal and how will it reduce the timeline for publishing Indian Standards?
The **BIS Integrated Standardisation Portal**, launched on BIS's **79th Foundation Day (January 6, 2026)**, digitizes the **complete lifecycle** of Indian Standards — from proposal to publication. The portal will reduce the timeline from **2 years to under 12 months**. **Union Minister Pralhad Joshi** launched the beta version. **BIS** has formulated over **23,300 Indian Standards** covering sectors from food safety to information technology.
How many Indian Standards has BIS formulated and what sectors do they cover?
**BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards)** has formulated over **23,300 Indian Standards** covering sectors ranging from **food safety** to **information technology**. On its **79th Foundation Day (January 6, 2026)**, BIS launched the **BIS Integrated Standardisation Portal** to digitize the entire standards process, reducing timelines from **2 years to under 12 months**. BIS functions under the **Ministry of Consumer Affairs** and was established in **1987** under the BIS Act.
Under which ministry does BIS function and when was it established?
The **Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)** was established in **1987** under the **BIS Act** and functions under the **Ministry of Consumer Affairs**, Government of India. On its **79th Foundation Day (January 6, 2026)**, BIS launched the **BIS Integrated Standardisation Portal** and the **SHINE initiative** for women-centric capacity building. BIS has formulated over **23,300 Indian Standards** across sectors from food safety to information technology.
What is the full form of SHINE initiative launched by BIS on its 79th Foundation Day?
**SHINE** stands for **Standards Help Inform & Nurture Empowered Women** — launched by **BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards)** on its **79th Foundation Day (January 6, 2026)**. The initiative targets **women-centric capacity building** in standards and quality. It was launched by **Union Minister Pralhad Joshi** alongside the **BIS Integrated Standardisation Portal**, which will reduce standards publication timelines from **2 years to under 12 months**. BIS functions under the **Ministry of Consumer Affairs**.
