The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is working to align Indian standards with international frameworks for the fast-growing space industry, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs said on Friday.
It said India hosted ISO International Subcommittee meetings on ‘Space Systems and Operations’ for the first time, thus underlining the country’s growing role in shaping the international space standards ecosystem.
The meeting drew 131 international delegates from 13 countries, including representatives from national standards bodies, space agencies, industry and academia.
“It is a matter of immense pride for India to host this meeting as we stand at the forefront of global space transformation. Through significant reforms and the creation of IN-SPACe, the Government of India has laid the foundation for an emerging space hub where startups and established industries alike can thrive," Nidhi Khare, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, said.
“Standards developed by such global collaboration and expertise will help in making space safe, sustainable and inclusive for humanity," she said.
BIS Director-General Sanjay Garg highlighted the role of standardisation in ensuring quality, safety and global competitiveness in India’s space sector. He said BIS is working to align Indian standards with international frameworks to support the changing needs of the space industry.
“Hosting the meeting in India is important because it gives Indian experts an opportunity to directly participate in the standardisation process, thereby strengthening both the national ecosystem and global standardization efforts," he said.
Pawan Goenka, chairman, IN-SPACe, highlighted the growth of India’s space ecosystem driven by policy reforms and private sector participation, and stressed the importance of robust standards in enabling innovation and facilitating India’s integration into the global space economy.
Meanwhile, the meeting addressed emerging priorities such as space debris mitigation and long-term sustainability of orbital operations, areas where India has sought a more active international role alongside the achievements of state-run Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and a growing private industry.
