India has won the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Vice Presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) Chair for the 2023-25 term.
By securing over 90 per cent of the votes cast by full members of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) during its General Meeting held recently in San Francisco, the US, India’s representative, a member of the Indian National Committee of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and various technical committees of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS-India), was elected.
Vimal Mahendru will be the IEC Vice President representing India.
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Representation of BIS (India) in policy and governance bodies of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and IEC ensures that Indian viewpoints on important strategic and policy matters are put forth and it also provides opportunities to align the national standardisation priorities with International best practices.
BIS is continually expanding its international footprint. Currently, BIS (India) is represented in various policy and governing bodies of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and IEC such as the ISO Council, ISO Technical Management Board (TMB), IEC SMB, IEC Market Strategy Board (MSB), IEC Business Advisory Committee (BAC), etc.
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is an international standard-setting body that publishes international Standards for all electrical, electronic, and related technologies.
Standardisation Management Board (SMB) is an apex governance body of the IEC responsible for technical policy matters.
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