Archive · 3 Jul 2025
BIS Discusses Revised Steel Standards with Industry Stakeholders
The Indian government is working on setting high standards for the steel used in buildings.
They had a meeting with steel makers to talk about these new rules.
They're making sure the steel is strong and safe, and matches the quality used around the world.
This is to help with building better infrastructure and to help the steel industry.
Everyone at the meeting shared their thoughts to make sure the rules work well for everyone.
BIS held a Manak Manthan session in Hindupur to discuss revising IS 1786:2008.
The session, organized by BIS Vijayawada, focused on ribbed steel bars for structural concrete.
Around 35 steel manufacturing stakeholders from Andhra Pradesh attended the event.
Proposed amendments aim to align Indian standards with international best practices.
Attendees provided feedback to help shape the final standard.
- Who
- Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
- What
- BIS discussed revising steel standards with industry stakeholders.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Hindupur, Satya Sai district
- Why
- To modernize construction material standards and align with international best practices.
- Event
- Manak Manthan Session
- Location
- Hindupur, Andhra Pradesh
- Focus
- Revision of IS 1786:2008
- Participants
- Steel manufacturing stakeholders
- Organized by
- BIS Vijayawada Branch Office
