RDSO BECOMES FIRST INSTITUTION TO BE DECLARED AS SDO UNDER ONE NATION ONE STANDARD MISSION

RDSO BECOMES FIRST INSTITUTION TO BE DECLARED AS SDO UNDER ONE NATION ONE STANDARD MISSION

Subject : Government Schemes

Context : Recently, the Research Design & Standards Organization (RDSO) of Indian Railways has become the first institution to be declared SDO (Standard Developing Organization) under “One Nation One Standard” mission.

Concept :

One Nation One Standard Mission

• It is a scheme which provides for “Recognition of SDO”.
• It is an initiative of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
• It is envisioned on the line of ‘one nation one ration card’ in order to ensure quality products in India.

Significance of One Nation One Standard Mission

• It aims at aggregating and integrating the existing capabilities and dedicated domain specific expertise available with various organizations in the country engaged in standards development.
• It will enable convergence of all standard development activities in the country resulting in “One National Standard for One Subject”.
• It aims to usher in more faster transition from development of technology & innovation stage to actual use on ground.
• It aims to make India the leader in setting global benchmarks in setting standards.

About Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

• It is the National Standard Body of India established under the BIS Act 2016.
• It came into existence, through an act of parliament in 1987.
• It is established for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization and marking and quality certification of goods.