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ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

2015 - 16

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

9, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi – 110 002

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0. GENERAL 0.1 Bureau of Indian Standards maintained the thrust and dynamism and exhibited an

all round progress during the year 2014-15. It recorded an income of around Rs 390.07 crores during 1 April 2014 – 31 Mar 2015. For the twenty sixth consecutive year, BIS met its recurring and non-plan expenditure from its own resources.

0.2 In order to effectively and systematically meet the national needs and be in tune

with the objectives and priorities of the national plans, BIS prepares and follows its own five-year plans, in line with the national five-year plans, which spell out the goals and targets of the organization. These goals and targets are translated into annual action plans by laying down specific targets and action plan for a particular year.

0.3 With the guiding principles of the Result Framework Document 2015-16 and

Strategic Plan (2012-2017) of BIS, the Annual Action Plan (AAP) of BIS for the year 2015-16 has been framed. While doing so, the constraints encountered during the last plan, new possibilities, shortfalls and achievements as envisaged in the AAP of the preceding year 2014-15 have been taken into account.

1. OBJECTIVES

Providing contemporary, timely, need based and user-friendly national

standards taking into account technological developments, and national trade and consumer interests;

Ensuring active involvement in the development of International Standards

to put forth India’s viewpoints effectively, keeping in view India’s trade interests so as to result in the formulation of an International Standard with which Indian Standard could be harmonized and adopted under dual numbering scheme;

To satisfy the customer’s need for quality and safety of goods and services

through operation of certification Schemes (Product Certification, Registration/ SDoC, Management System Certification, Hallmarking) of BIS.

Building brand image of BIS through enhanced publicity measures;

Streamlining the functioning and modernization/ up-gradation of BIS

laboratories; To test samples generated through product certification scheme of BIS for

increasing productivity and efficiency of BIS laboratories;

Intensified efforts for training in the field of Standardization, Certification and Testing;

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Implementing Central Sector schemes under XIIth Plan; Enhanced use of IT tools in the working of BIS;

Effective implementation of consumer care Programme so as to provide

the benefits of standardization, certification and i – CARE activities to all BIS stakeholders which include the Industry, Consumers, State Govts., other Govt. Departments, Educational Institutions etc. and to provide BIS services in time bound manner to the satisfaction of BIS stakeholders;

Improvement of Market surveillance of BIS certified products;

2. STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT 2.1 Strengthening of standardization activity would continue to be the main thrust of

BIS, being the core activity of the organization and keeping in view the rapid growth being witnessed in the national economy along with fast paced industrialization and technological advancements. In formulating Indian standards the following key factors would be considered:

i) Make in India Campaign and Swachh Bharat ii) Priority areas identified by Government /Regulatory bodies iii) New and emerging technology areas iv) Harmonization with international standards

BIS will continue its endeavour to harmonize Indian Standards with other standards developing organizations in the country so that only national standard is prevalent in the country.

The mechanism of review of standards is being strengthened for up gradation and harmonization of Indian Standards with other National and International Standards to keep pace with technological advancement.

All Key stakeholders will be engaged in an efficient, and coordinated system using IT enabled tools to ensure efficient functioning of the standards formulation activity.

2.3 The projects have been identified as thrust areas for formulation of standards

during the year 2015-16 and are given in Appendix-I:

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3 INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES ISO & IEC: 3.1 To continue with increased participation in international standardization activities

in areas of importance and relevance to national economy, and of interest to our trade and industry.

3.2 BIS will continue to attend and actively participate in various Committees of ISO and IEC such as ISO-General Assembly, ISO TMB, IEC-General Meetings, IEC SMB, DEVCO, CASCO, COPOLCO, REMCO and related meetings/ TRAININGS etc.

3.3 BIS will continue to seek key positions in the ISO/IEC governance.

3.4 BIS will continue to discharge the duties of Secretariats of ISO Technical

Committees efficiently and explore the possibility of attaining more secretariats. BIS will participate in Meetings of ISO and IEC Technical Committees / Project Committees / Sub-committees / Working Groups where BIS is participating 'P' member and where trade interests are significant.

3.5 BIS will explore the possibility to take up Chairmanship of TCs/SCs as and when

they fall vacant. BIS will also explore possibility of seeking twinning arrangement in technical committees of importance to our interests.

3.6 BIS will also explore the possibility of hosting ISO/IEC technical committee

meetings in India. Regional/Bilateral Cooperation Programmes/ MOUs/ MRAs: 3.7 BIS will also work towards operationalising the already entered MoUs/MRAs 3.8 BIS will explore the possibility of entering into MoUs/ Bilateral agreements with

the National standards bodies of other countries to enhance international trade and technical co-operation.

3.9 BIS will explore the possibility of entering into MRAs with NSBs of countries where

there is two way trade interest and in accordance with the Government to Government negotiations.

3.10 Regional collaboration in standardization will be promoted, particularly within

SAARC region. BIS will continue to play a leading role in various regional cooperation programmes in which India is a member. BIS will participate in the SARSO Governing Board, SARSO TMB, SARSO Sectoral Technical Committee and related meetings. BIS will also explore the feasibility of hosting SARSO meetings/training programmes.

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3.11 BIS will be organising the meetings of Pacific Area Standards Congress (PASC) and IBSA forum.

3.12 BIS will continue to discharge responsibilities as the designated WTO-TBT

Enquiry Point by Ministry of Commerce. 3.13 Participation in WTO-TBT/ NAMA meetings and related event. Coordination with

Ministry of Commerce will be continued. 3.14 Trade Facilitation Cell – The Cell under the International Relations Deptt of BIS will

continue to work jointly with Standards Department and Certification Marks Department of BIS and in close cooperation with Ministry of Commerce and Industry to facilitate trade and addressing trade concerns on account of standards and conformity assessment.

4. CERTIFICATION Product Certification Scheme 4.1 The Product Certification Scheme of BIS aims at providing Third Party Assurance

of quality, safety and reliability of products to the customers. Presence of the Standard Mark on a product is an assurance of conformity to the relevant Indian Standards. The conformity is ensured by regular surveillance of the licensees’ performance by surprise inspections and testing of samples, drawn both from the market and the factory. The manufacturer is permitted to self-certify the licensed products after ascertaining conformity to the relevant Indian Standards.

4.2 The Product Certification Scheme of BIS is essentially voluntary in nature.

However, in public interest, Government of India has enforced mandatory certification on some products through various Quality Control Orders issued from time to time under various Acts and has notified 92 products for mandatory conformance to the relevant Indian Standards. This means that these products have to mandatorily carry the BIS Standard Mark and the Standard Mark can be used only under a valid licence from BIS. Mandatory conformity to Indian Standards can be imposed under various Statutory provisions like The Essential Commodities Act, 1955; Indian Explosives Act, 1884; The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986; Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006, The BIS Act, 1986, etc. Some examples of items under mandatory certification are milk powder, packaged drinking water, LPG cylinders, clinical thermometers, cement, tyres and tubes, steels, etc. A total of 29522 certification marks licenses are in operation under the Scheme covering 934 products and 24 new products have been brought under product certification for the first time during 2014-15.

4.3 Overseas applicants are also granted BIS licence for use of the Standard Mark

under Foreign Manufacturers’ Certification Scheme (FMCS), which is being operated by BIS since the year 1999. Under this scheme, 465 licences in operation covering 48 different countries and 72 products.

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BIS Registration Scheme

4.4 Self Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) Scheme is being operated by BIS as per BIS Rules - Chapter IV A “REGISTRATION”. Under this Scheme, a manufacturer may apply for registration of the notified products along with the test report(s) issued by BIS recognized laboratories, for which the registration is sought. The Department of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Communication & Information Technology, had issued “Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012” notifying 15 products for compulsory registration w.e.f. 03 April 2013. Subsequently, a Notification for amendment to this Order was issued as per which this Order was made effective from 03 October 2013 with certain conditions. The products include LED/LCD TVs, Laptops, Printers, Set Top Box, Microwave Oven, Notebook/Tablets, Projectors, Servers, Storage, etc.

4.5 Based on the success of this scheme, Govt. of India, vide order of Nov 2014 has notified 15 more Electronics and IT goods under this Compulsory Registration Scheme such as Mobile Phones, LED Luminaries, Passport Reader, Smart Card Reader, UPS/Inverters, Sealed secondary cells/batteries, Power banks for use in portable applications, point of sale terminals, Franking machines, power adopters for audio, video and similar apparatus etc., taking the total to 30 Electronics and IT Goods. A total of 1410 registrations have been granted till 05.03.2015.

4.6 Further, with a view to increase coverage of products under conformity assessment schemes and to provide more and more quality products to consumers Government of India after consulting BIS has notified 250 products under SDoC scheme on voluntary basis. Products broadly include Textile products, Cutlery, Fertilizers, Agricultural implements, Jute products, sports goods, personal care products, etc.

5. Hallmarking

5.1 BIS hallmarking scheme for gold jewellery was launched on 11 April 2000 & for silver jewellery in October 2005. However the scheme was simplified and rationalized with effect from January 2006 and since then the number of licences have grown steadily. The progress of the scheme in last five years is as follows:

Growth as on 31 March 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

No. of Licences (Gold & Silver)

8561 9292 11281 12743 14031

No. of A&H Centres 160 186 210 285 331

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5.2 Awareness Programmes To promote hallmarking in the country for effective consumer protection in gold jewellery trade, awareness programmes for jewellers/consumers are organized by BIS through its various Regional and Branch offices across the country. Awareness Programmes will be conducted all over the country including rural and semi-urban areas for the awareness among jewellers during 2015-16 also.

6. Management Systems Certification

6.1 BIS is operating Management System Certification Schemes in accordance with the international standard ISO/IEC 17021:2011. During 2015-16 emphasis would be on following: Continuation of certification of Government Departments and other

Public Service Organization under BIS Service Quality Management Systems Certification Scheme as per IS 15700:2005 on “Quality Management Systems Requirements for Service Quality by Public Sector Organization.”

Accreditation of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) Certification from National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB).

Expansion of organizations covered under Food Safety Management Systems and Energy management Systems

Promotion of new systems certification scheme through recognized certification bodies for certification against Indian Standards on processes and services.

Development of competence/skills of BIS officers in new Management System Certification Schemes like Energy Management Systems (IS/ISO 50001), Social Accountability (IS16001), Good Manufacturing Practices (IS 16021) and Automotive Quality Management Systems (IS/ISO/TS 16949) in collaboration with NITS, Noida.

7 LABORATORY TESTING AND DEVELOPMENT

BIS carries out product testing activity through a network of eight testing centres in Regional and Branch offices. Samples drawn by various branch offices of BIS during the course of operation of product certification scheme are tested in these centres for conformity. The primary objective of BIS laboratories is to provide reliable test results of the samples and in the minimum possible time.

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7.1 Targets for Testing of Samples The target for BIS laboratories is fixed at 25000 samples and the revenue target to 850 lakhs. Both the targets have been increased keeping in view the increase in testing manpower during the year.

7.2 Modernization and Upgradation of Test Facilities

The upgradation of test facilities and modernization of BIS laboratories would continue during the year 2015-16 with respect to the following with the aim to enable BIS labs to provide timely and reliable test reports with lesser dependence on outside labs:

a) Making BIS labs “state of the art” laboratories having best testing facilities.

b) Expansion of BIS labs for undertaking testing of more and newer products.

c) To upgrade existing test facilities, creation of additional testing facilities and to complete test facilities for products where partial test facilities are available, more specifically in cases where number of samples are growing.

The plan for modernization and up gradation of testing facilities for the year 2015-16 is given in Thrust Areas.

8 TRAINING ACTIVITIES

8.1 National Institute of Training for Standardization (NITS) conducts a large variety of On-campus and Off-campus training programmes on various subjects relating to standardization, conformity assessment, laboratory related subjects, consumer protection, etc. Trainings are conducted both for BIS officers and staff; and for external participants. Apart from NITS campus at Noida, trainings are also conducted at six training centres at Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Bhopal and Jaipur and at the premises of client organizations on request.

8.2 Programmes for Industry

During 2015-16 training programmes will be organized for industry in the following areas:

NABAT/IRCA Accredited Lead Auditor’s Courses on

- Quality Management Systems (IS/ISO 9001)

- Environmental Management Systems (IS / ISO 14001)

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- Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (IS 18001)

- Food Safety Management Systems (IS/ ISO 22000)

- Energy Management Systems (IS/ISO 50001)

Internal audit, documentation and awareness programme for all Management Systems standards.

Integrated Management Systems

Service Quality by Public Service Organizations as per IS 15700

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Hygiene Practice (GHP) for food industry/ food operators

Medical Devices Quality Management System

Laboratory related trainings

- Laboratory Quality Management Systems and Internal Audit (ISO/IEC 17025)

- Measurement uncertainty

- Inter-Lab Comparison, proficiency testing & Evaluation of Z-score

- Medical Laboratories – Particular Requirements for Quality and Competency as per IS/ISO 15189

Industry specific trainings for laboratory personnel on:

- Safety testing of Electrical & Electronics products

- Testing of food products

- Sampling techniques for various products

8.3 Training programmes for BIS Licensees and Applicants for BIS License

for licensees on operation of BIS licence for applicants on procedure to obtain BIS licence & operation of BIS licence for testing personnel of BIS licensees/ applicants on testing of various

products Electrical cables and conductors Electrical switches, plugs & sockets Plastic pipes & fittings Plywood and allied products Cement Packaged Drinking Water LPG cylinders, valves, regulators

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8.4 Training programmes for Standards Developing Organizations and for Technical Committee Members

8.5 Awareness workshops on standards with focus on National Priority Areas

such as Make in India, Swachh Bharat Campaign, Digital India & Smart Cities.

8.6 International Training Courses under Govt. of India Schemes

NITS will be organizing four International Training Programmes for developing countries under Financial Assistance of the ITEC/SCAAP Fellowship Programmes of Ministry of External Affairs and Technical Cooperation Scheme of Colombo Plan of the Ministry of Finance as per details given below:

International Training Programme on ‘Management Systems’ of four weeks duration in Sept. 2015.

International Training Programme on ‘Standardization and Quality Assurance’ of 8-weeks duration during Oct. – Dec. 2015

International Training Programme on ‘Safety Testing of Electrical and Electronic Products’ of two weeks duration during Jan 2016 (subject to approval by Ministry of External Affairs)

International Training Programme on ‘Laboratory Quality Management System’ of three weeks duration during Jan-Feb 2016.

8.7 Training Programs for BIS Employees

NITS will also organize Training Programmes for BIS employees. Training Programmes on following areas/ subjects are likely to be organized depending upon the training needs of BIS employees (to be identified by the respective departments):

Refresher course on Product Certification

Refresher course on Standardization

Refresher course for Lab Officers

Refresher course on Hallmarking

Refresher course for Group A (A &F)

Refresher course for B, C employees

Preventive Vigilance

General Management for Sc. E and above

Specific Product Certification and Testing

Training on GFR for AD/DD(A&F) & SOs

Skill up gradation of i) B,C,D Employees, and ii) AD(A&F) and SO’s

Management training programmes and specialized programmes based on needs identified.

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9 i-CARE

9.1 State Level Committee Meeting

For better implementation of Standardization and Quality Control Orders and to recommend measures for more effective implementation of these orders, as well as for creating awareness about different activities and programmes/Schemes of BIS, regular interaction with the representatives of various Departments of the State Govts. is required.

9.2 Industry meets with licensees, manufacturers, Industry, Chambers of

Commerce, etc

Industry meets will be held with licensees, Manufacturers, Industry, Chambers of Commerce, etc so as to help the industry and solve the problems related to implementation of Indian Standards. The issues raised in these meetings will be discussed and resolved. Suggestions from the industry will also be considered and feedback on the same given.

9.3 National Quality Award

Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Award was instituted by the Bureau of Indian Standards in 1991, with a view to encourage Indian manufacturing and service organizations to strive for excellence and giving special recognition to those who are considered to be the leaders of quality movement in India. It is one of the most prestigious awards for organizations who have excelled in the field of “quality”, either in manufacturing sector or in service sector. Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Award is an annual feature on the basis of financial year.

9.4 National Quality Award Awareness Programmes

In order to spread awareness amongst the industry about Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Award, awareness programmes/ seminars shall be organized so that a large number of industries apply for obtaining the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Award in different sectors of the industry as well as the service sector.

9.5 Celebrating World Standards Day/ National Standards Day

World Standards Day is celebrated internationally every year on 14 October. The day honours the efforts of the thousands of experts who develop voluntary standards within standards development organizations such as the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The aim of World Standards Day is to raise awareness among regulators, industry and

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consumers on the importance of standardization for the global economy. Keeping in view, the aspects which are required to be focused for betterment of society as a whole, every year ISO comes out with a new theme for the World Standards Day.

World Standards Day is being celebrated by Bureau of Indian Standards, every year during October.

9.6 Meetings with Consumer Organizations

BIS recognizes Consumer Organizations who work in the interest of consumers

and on behalf of BIS. The interaction with such Consumer Organizations has to take place on a regular basis to apprise them of the work they are supposed to undertake and also the latest developments about BIS activities.

9.7 Training the representatives of consumer organizations of the region

To enable Consumer Organizations to further propagate the concept of

standardization and organize consumer awareness amongst the consumers, BIS intends to give recognition to Consumer organizations fulfilling the requirements of BIS and further give training to their representatives to enable them to participate and facilitate the activities of BIS.

9.8 Consumer Awareness Programmes

Implementation of Indian Standards is of great significance and has been a prime

objective of the Bureau of Indian Standards. i-CARE Department is contributing in this direction by promoting the concept of standardization, certification and quality amongst the consumers. For accomplishing this objective, consumer awareness campaigns through various ROs/BOs and sometimes in association with Consumer Organizations will be organized during the year.

9.9 Educational Utilization of Standards Programmes (EUS)

The students and faculty of professional institutions need to be trained in the field of standardization and management systems, so that they are well equipped to introduce quality in goods and services to be delivered by them. i-CARE Department through various ROs/BOs has been conducting programmes on Educational Utilization of Standards with the specific aim to propagate the message of standardization and to create awareness about latest Indian Standards in various professional institutes and universities throughout the country and would continue to do so during the year.

9.10 Consumer Protection Activity - Detection of Misuse of BIS Standard Mark

BIS carries out Consumer Protection Activity to curb the misuse of Standard Mark or its imitation by unscrupulous traders and manufacturers, not holding valid BIS licence. Such action also helps consumers from being mislead about

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quality of products that are marked with the BIS Standard Mark. Search and seizure operations are carried out against traders and manufacturers on the basis of intelligence collected regarding misuse of the Standard Mark and where required, prosecution cases are filed in court of law.

10 PUBLICITY ACTIVITIES

10.1 Advertisements will be issued for publication in newspapers on all-India basis with a view to promote hallmarking, ISI mark and other activities of BIS.

10.2 BIS will issue advertisement spots for telecast on various Cable, Satellite channels and DD National to promote ISI Mark/Hallmarking for the benefits of consumers.

10.3 Radio Spots will be aired on ISI Mark and Hallmarking which would be

broadcast on 37 CBS (Vividh Bharti) Station of AIR, FM-I, FM-II and other private channels.

10.4 Outdoor Publicity will be undertaken for promotion of ISI Mark and Hallmarked jewellery through Hoardings at prominent sites; Backlit Glow sign at Railway stations, Bus Queue Shelters, Bus Back Panels, Metro Rail etc.

10.5 Jingle on ISI mark/ Hallmarking will be run on 139 Rail Sampark PAN India for consumer awareness

10.6 Advertisements will be issued in major newspapers on important occasions like World Standards Day, Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Award, etc.

10.7 BIS advertisement spots on ISI Mark/ Hallmark will be shown through Digital Cinemas.

10.8 Important developments shall be published through issue of press releases and coverage in audio-visual media on regular basis.

10.9 Interviews of the BIS officials shall also be organized on electronic media to highlight the activities of BIS.

10.10 BIS message on ISI mark/ Hallmark through Bulk SMS will be sent to various age groups.

10.11 BIS will issue advertisement on Electricity Bills of BSES. 10.12 BIS will publicize ISI mark/ Hallmarking through Internet on popular websites

for consumer awareness.

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11 SALES OF BIS PUBLICATIONS

The annual action plan for Sales department is as under:

11.1 Sale of standards through various mode will continue with special focus on promoting on-line/DVD sale.

11.2 The price list of sales by various modes/formats be kept synchronized at all

times.

12 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

12.1 Filling up the posts of Scientist-B by direct recruitment

Recruitment – Action will be initiated to fill up vacant post(s) of Scientific Cadre Officers.

12.2 Filling up the posts of Scientist-B by promotion

Promotion from Group ‘B’ Laboratory Technical Posts to Scientist-B, Group ‘A’ posts will be done as per Bureau of Indian Standards Examination Policy for Scientific Cadre Officers (BISQES).

12.3 Promotions of Scientific Cadre Officers at all levels

Promotions of Scientific Cadre Officers at all levels will be done after notification of Amendment to BIS (Recruitment to Scientific Cadre) Regulations, 2002.

12.4 Rotation transfers

The annual rotational transfers for the year 2015 of the scientific officers would be taken up as per the transfer policy.

12.5 Training

Induction training program for newly recruited Scientist-B Officers will be organized.

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13 VIGILANCE

13.1 Vigilance Department of BIS is entrusted with the responsibility of managing all vigilance related activities. Action Plan for 2015-16 in respect of vigilance related activities is given below.

a) Organizing preventive vigilance audits – One preventive vigilance audit will

be carried out in each quarter. b) Carrying out surveillance visits – One surveillance visit will be carried out in

each quarter. c) Preparation of Agreed list – Preparation of Agreed list will be completed by

Dec 2015. d) Preparation of list of officers of doubtful integrity - Preparation of list of

officers of doubtful integrity will be completed by Dec 2015. e) Monitoring of property returns of BIS officials - Monitoring of property returns

of BIS officials will be completed by Dec 2015. f) Creating awareness amongst BIS officials and sensitizing them against

corruption - Five Training Programmes on “Preventive Vigilance” to be conducted in different regions during the year.

g) Organizing Vigilance Awareness Week in BIS - Vigilance Awareness Week

in BIS to be organized in Oct/Nov 2015.

14 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TOOLS

14.1 Development of an application software for managing communication interfaces with stakeholders for standards development

14.2 Development of modules for conformity assessment schemes of BIS through

a system integrator (CDAC) 14.3 Development of websites for international meetings/seminars held by BIS 14.4 Development of facilitation module for consumers/stakeholders. 14.5 Infrastructure up gradation to support the software implementation.

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15 XIIth PLAN SCHEMES

15.1 BIS is implementing 2 Central Sector Schemes under 12th Five year Plan (2012-17).

15.2 Gold Hallmarking

The scheme on Hallmarking is operating since 10th Plan and is continuing in 12th Plan with components as indicated below:

a) Infrastructure building- Setting up of A& H Centres b) Capacity building

i) Training of artisans ii) Training of Trainers (BIS auditors) iii) Training of personnel of assaying and hallmarking Centres

15.3 National System for Standardization

The scheme on National System of Standardization operating under the 12th Plan is proposed to be continued, with following two components:

a) Strengthening Standardization at National Level

i) R&D projects for establishment/revision of Indian Standards ii) Intensifying participation of BIS Technical Committee Members

in BIS Technical Committee Meetings

iii) Seminars/workshop and training programmes:

a. Workshops for Technical Committee members (2 days) b. Training programmes for SDOs (5 days) c. Seminar /workshops for other stakeholders (1 day)

b) Strengthening Standardization at International level

i) Intensifying participation of BIS Officials, Technical Committee

Members, other officials and experts in international participation in International / Regional/ Bilateral meetings/ trainings.

ii) Organizing ISO/IEC and other international/regional/SAARC/

multilateral/ bilateral Meetings/ Workshops/ Trainings in India

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The proposed financial outlays for all these schemes are given below:

All figures in Rs crores

S. No

Plan Scheme Proposed Outlay for XII Plan

Proposed Budget Estimate for 2015-

16

1 Hallmarking 9.70 5.00

2 National System for Standardization 23.00 5.00

Total 32.70 10.00

16 FINANCE

16.1 BIS will continue to generate its own resources to meet its all revenue/capital

/ contingent and other expenditure.

16.2 Sufficient provision will be made for the Pension Fund to meet the liability of payment of pension and retirement benefits on the basis of the Actuary report.

16.3 BIS is implementing Central Sector Schemes for the current Five Year Plan

(2012-17) of the Department of Consumer Affairs, GOI for which Budget Estimate ( 2015-16) of Rs. 10.0 crores as per details given above is proposed.

17 TARGETS

The achievements of BIS during the last year i.e. 2014-15 against targets as well as the proposed financial and physical targets for various activities in the areas of standardization, certification, laboratory testing, promotional activities and organizational development for the year 2015-16 are given in Appendix 1.

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APPENDIX 1

1. Revenue Generation (Rs in crores)

Activity

2014-15 Targets 2015-16 Accountability

Targets Achievements Annual Quarter-Wise

Direct Supervisory I II III IV

1. Product Certification

307.50 354.68 350 87 88 87 88 HBO/ HCMD-FCT

DDGRs/ DDG (Certification)

2.Hallmarking 15.00 16.31 16.50 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.50 HBO/HMO(R) / HHMD

DDGRs/ DDG(Hallmarking)

3.Management System Certification

3.65 3.98 5.00 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 MSCOR/ HMSCD

DDGRs/DDG (MSCD)

4.Training Institute *

4.00 3.62 5.00 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 HTI DDG(TI)

5.Sale of BIS Publications (Excluding Royalties from ISO/IEC)

10.83 11.47 12.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Head BOs/ H (Sales)

DDGRs/ DDG(i-CARE)

*including hostel income

2. Plan Schemes (Rs. in Crores)

Scheme

Unspent Balance 2014-15

( As on Dec’14)

ProposedOutlay

2015-16

Financial Targets 2015-16

Accountability

Total Quarter-Wise

I II III IV Direct Supervisory

1.National System for Standardization

0.9758 5.0 5.0 1 1.5 1.5 1 TDH DDG (Standardization)

2. Hallmarking 0.2481 5.0 5.0 # # # # H-HMD DDG(HP)

# (Funds would be utilized soon after the same are received by BIS from the Govt.)

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3. Standardization

Key Result Areas-Targets (including RFD / Plan targets)

Sl. No.

Activity

2014-15 Targets 2015-16 Accountability

Target Achievement

Annual Quarter-Wise

Direct Supervisory I II III IV

1. Standards Formulation

DDG (Standardiza

tion)

a) New 300 407 700

43 42 43 42 TDH

b) Revision 1000 339 133 132 133 132 TDH

c) Adoption of Standards formulated by International bodies

220

330 82 82 83 83 TDH

d) Harmonization with Standards formulated by National Standards formulating Bodies

28

24 6 6 6 6 TDH

e) Formulation of codes 1 1 0 0 0 1 ETD

f) Multiple Grades in Indian Standards 200 20 5 5 5 5 TDH

g) Standards Formulated within Time norms (%) 90% 92.35% 95% 95% 95% 95% 95% TDH

h) Clearing the backlog of unpublished Indian Standards.

All

All All - - - Pub

2. a) Review of existing standards 3600 3228 3000 750 750 750 750 TDH

b) Action on Feedback on Standards (% cases closed after decision of Technical Committee)

75%

92.30% 95% 95% 95% 95% 95% TDH

c) Technical Meetings (based on annual calendar including division Council Meetings)

1200

618 550 137 137 138 138 TDH

3. a) Participation in International Standardization (% of ballots cast as ‘P’ members)

95%

99.6% 95% 95% 95% 95% 95% TDH

b) Percentage of total ISO/IEC committees with India as ‘P’ members.

i) ISO

ii) IEC

Total Committees

ISO - 80%

IEC - 70%

Committees in which ‘P’ members

62.74%

48.36%

ISO - 80%

IEC - 70%

ISO - 52%

IEC - 48%

ISO - 60%

IEC - 55%

ISO - 70%

IEC - 62%

ISO - 80%

IEC - 70%

TDH

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Sl. No.

Activity

2014-15 Targets 2015-16 Accountability

Target Achievement

Annual Quarter-Wise

Direct Supervisory I II III IV

4. Plan Fund (values of Pan schemes are as on Dec’15)

a) Intensifying participation of BIS officials, Technical Committee Members, other officials and experts in international standardization by participation in International / Regional/ Bilateral meetings/ trainings

150 59 100 25 25 25 25 TDH

b) Intensifying participation of BIS Technical Committee Members in BIS Technical Committee Meetings

300 136 350 70 80 80 80 TDH

c) R&D projects for establishment / revision of Indian Standards

200 - 10 2 2 3 3 TDH

d) Training programs for SDO’s (5 days) 1 1 1 - - 1 - SPPD

e) Workshops for Technical Committee members (2 days)

6 2 6 1 1 2 2 SPPD

f) Seminar/ workshop for other stake holders (1 day) 28 2 28 7 7 7 7 TDH

5 Trade Facilitation Cell

a) Interaction/sensitization programmes for stakeholders

4 1 2 1 0 1 0 IRD

b) New/renewal of MoU/MRA or Implementation of existing Mou/MRA

4 4 4 1 1 1 1 IRD

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Key Result Areas-Thrust Areas

Dept Thrust Areas for 2015-16 Number of Standards / Revisions to be delivered Committee number and number of meetings planned for Thrust Area

Timeline for completion of standards formulation

Make in India

Swachh Bharat

e- Governance / Digital India

Smart cities

Additional Thrust areas

New Rev New Rev New Rev New Rev New Rev Comm. no

No.of Meetings

CED Revision of National Building Code

- - - - - - - - - 1 CED 46 1 (Over 45

meetings of the 22 Panels under CED 46 have to meet separately to enable the revision of NBC)

Sep 2015

Revision of Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures IS 1893 (Part 1)- General provisions

- - - - - - - - - 1 CED 39 2 Nov 2015

Smart cities Terminology - - - - - - 1 - - - CED 59 2 Feb 2016

Construction Project Management

- - - - - - - - 1 - CED 29 1 Mar 2016

Portland Composite Cement

1 - - - - - - - - - CED 2

Not reqd, as the draft standard was finalized in March 2015

Jun 2015

Revision of Portland slag / Pozzolana cement

- 2 - - - - - - - -

Cement Standards (OPC) - 1 - - - - - - - -

CHD Solid Waste Management

- - 2 - - - - - - - CHD 33 3 Mar 2016

Water and waste water - - 3 - - - - - - - CHD 32 2 Jan 2016

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supply management

Revision of Indian Standards prescribing test methods for various parameters (IS 3025 series, IS 5182 series, IS 11255 series etc)

- - 2 10 - - - - - - CHD 35 CHD 36

2 2

Mar 2016

Guidelines for Green Manufacturing Systems

- - 1 - - - - - - - CHD 34

3 July 2015

Guidelines for quantification of Carbon Foot Print, Water foot print.

- - - - - - - 8 - Mar 2016

Material Safety Data sheet (MSDS)

- - - - - - - 1 - CHD 7 3 Mar 2016

Low iron glass for making solar panel*

1 - - - - - - - - - CHD 10 3 Dec 2015

ETD Rotating Electrical Machinery

- 1 - - - - - - - - ETD 15 3 Mar 2016

Electric Cables - 3 - - - - - - - - ETD 09 3 May 2015

Electrical Transformers

1 3 - - - - - - - - ETD 16 4 1 New + 1 Rev by Dec 2015 2 Rev By Sep 2015

Photovoltaic Devices 3 - - - - - - - - - ETD 11 3 1 new by Jun 2015 2 New by July 2015

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Energy Efficiency - - - - - - - - - 6 ETD 23 6 2 Rev by July 2015 3 Rev by Sep 2015 1 rev by Dec 2015

Smart Metering - - - - 1 - - - - - ETD 13 3 July 2015

FAD Bio fertilizers 06 FAD 07 1 Sep 2015

Organic Production System

02 FAD 22 2 Jun 2015

Veg. Capsules 01 FAD08 2 Jun 2015

New Pesticide Formulations

50 FAD01 2 Feb 2016 (total 300 standards in phase of 50 standards / year)

Cocoa Pods 01 FAD 06 2 Sep 2015

LITD Chip Set Assembly* 2 - - - - - - - - -- LITD 05 2 Mar 2016

Storage devices* 6 4 - - - - - - - - LITD 16 2 Dec 2016

Network communication devices*

2 - - - - - - - - - LITD 13 2 Jan 2016

Video cards* 1 - - - - - - - - - LITD 16 2 Jan 2016

Connectors (ESDM)

- 5 - - - - - - - - LITD 03 2 Dec2015

LITD 11 2

LITD 13 2

Standardization in IT Sector - IT security techniques/Biometrics

- - - - 12 - - - - - LITD 17 2 Dec 2015

Smart Grid - - - - - - - - 02 - LITD10 2 March 16

Electronic weigh bridge

- - - - - - - - 01 - LID 08 2 March 16

MED Cryogenic valves and containers

- - - - - - - - 3 - ME 16 2 Mar 2016

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Earth moving machinery safety standards

- - - - - - - - 14 - ME 07 2 Feb 2016

FRP/GRP Cement & Resin grouted roof bolts

- - - - - - - - 2 - ME 08 2 Dec 2015

Revision of Standards in Industrial Valve

- - - - - - - - 3 ME 17 2 Dec 2015

Solar Thermal System - - - - - - - - 5 - ME 04 2 Feb 2016

MHD Medical devices - Infant radiant warmer (performance and safety)

- - - - - - - - 1 - MHD15 2 Mar 2016

Health Informatics ( Health cards)

- - - - - - - - 8 - MHD 17 2 Mar 2016

Ambulatory ECG, ECG monitoring system, ECG performance and safety

- - - -- - - - - 3 - MHD 15 2 Mar 2016

MSD Education and related services for Education Management System

- - - - - - - - 2 - MSD 09

2

Jan 2016

Standard for corporate social responsibility

- - - - - - - - 1 - New Committee to be set up

Jan 2016

Standards for corporate governance

- - - - - - - - 1 - Jan 2016

Revision of ISO 9001:2008 - - - - - - - - - 1 MSD 02 2 Dec 2015

MTD Amorphous Steel for electrical applications (E.g. Transformer)

- - - - - - - - 1 - MTD 4 3

Feb 2016

Galvanized steel for structural purpose for construction*

1 1 - - - - - - - - MTD 4 3

Jan 2016

Revision of Steel and Cast iron pipes Standards under Mandatory certification

- - - - - - - - - 3 MTD 4 MTD 6

3

2

Feb 2016

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PCD Auto Fuel Hoses (Automobile)

- 2 - - - - - - - - PCD 13 1 Jun 2015

Guideline Standard on Natural & Organic cosmetics

- - - - - - - - - 1 PCD 19 3 Feb 2016

Revision of standards on food grade plastics

- - - - - - 3 - PCD 12

3 Sep 2015

Standards based on composite material like FRP ladders and cable gratings

- - - - - - - 4 Feb 2016

PGD Revision of SP 46:2003 (Engineering drawing practice for schools and colleges)

- - - - - - - 1 PGD 24 2 Dec 2015

Fluid power systems and fittings.

- - - - - - - 9 PGD 36 - May 2015

TED Intelligent Transport Systems

- - - - - - 8 - TED 28 2 6 standards likely to be published June 2015. 2 more likely by Mar 2016

Fuel System – HCNG Blend Fuel kit components.*

7 - - - - - TED 26 2 Mar 2016

TXD Technical Textiles, (Agro, Med, Geo, Industrial, Protective and Building)

- - - - - - 21 3 TXD 30 TXD 32 TXD 33 TXD 34

2 2 2 2

12 New + 01 revision by Dec 2015. And 09 new + 02 revision by Sep 2015.

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TXD 35 TXD 36

2 2

Silk yarn 1 - - - - - - - TXD 28 2 Feb 2016

Silk Textiles 1 - - - - - - - TXD 28 2 Mar 2016

WRD Hydrometry - - - - - - 1 2 WRD 01 2 Nov 2015

Diversion works

- - - - - -- 2 3 WRD 22 2 Oct 2015

Gates and Valves

- - - - - - - 3 WRD 12 1 Aug 2015

Earth and Rock filled Dam

- - - - - - 1 - WRD 09 2 Feb 2016

Management of River Basin

- - - - - - 2 - WRD 06 1 Jan 2016

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4. Conformity Assessment Schemes (Product Certification, Registration, Self Declaration of conformity, etc.)

Key Result Areas- Targets (including RFD)

Activity

2014-15 Targets 2015-16 Accountability

Targets

Achievements

Quarter-Wise Direct Supervisory Annual I II III IV

1.Grant of Licence

a) Product Certification including FMCS

5000

2925

3500

850

850

900

900

Head BOs/Head CMDs

DDGRs/DDG(Certification)

* The data is not authentic as no record of ‘RA & MF receipt date’ found maintained in the system except in individual files. The Figure indicated is based on the data available in MCRs for ‘no of pending renewals for more than one month’ against operative licences)

** Based on demand from industry

b) Compulsory Registration of Electronics & IT Goods

1000

688

1500

300

400

400

400

c)Registration for self-declaration of conformity for safety requirements + low risk products Total (a + b + c)

27000

33000

Nil #

3788

1000

6000

100

1250

200

1450

300

1600

400

1700

d)Certification under CB Scheme 50 - 5 - 1 2 2

e) All India First cases under Product Licencing & Registration

200

28 (4 SdoC)

50

12

12

13

13

f) Licence granted within time norms

60% 37% 70%

70% 70% 70% 70%

g) Registrations for SDoC granted within time norms

Nil 58% 80%

80%

80%

80%

80%

2. Operation of Licences (including SDoC) a) No. of operative licences as on 31 March

60000

30190

35000

31000

32000

33500

35000

b)Renewals within time norms (within 3 days on receipt of RA & MF)

80%

98.5%*

80%

80%

80%

80%

80%

c)Target for Market Surveillance 15000 7388 24000 6000 6000 6000 6000

d)Factory Samples 27000 11586 28000 7000 7000 7000 7000

e)Target for Factory Surveillance 54000 12012 30000 7500 7500 7500 7500

f) Target for lot inspection 16000 5590 7000** 1750** 1750** 1750** 1750**

3.Review Meetings

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a) Review Meeting with Licensees – State Level

90 60 90 20 25 20 25

b)Review Meeting with Licensees – National level

10

4

10

2

3

2

3

# Nil as scheme could not be launched

** Based on demand from Industry

Key Result Areas-Thrust Areas

Sl. No.

Thrust Areas

Target Date for completion

1.

Launching of a) Voluntary Registration Scheme for S-DOC for 250 notified products

b) New Standard Marks for various schemes

c) IEC EE-CB, IECRE & IECEx schemes Scheme

400 registrations to be granted by

31 Mar 2016 31 Dec 2016 31 Mar 2016

2.

Bringing more products for mandatory certification under Make in India Campaign

120 products by 31 March 2016

3.

Integarted Online Portals for all conformity assessment schemes of BIS – a) Expanding the existing on-line portal for Registration to cover 250 more products notified by

MoCA

b) Real time updation of information on BIS Website for Public Information on Stop/Marking/Expiry/Cancellation – Integrate with MIS

c) Development of integrated software through CDAC (R&D Organization under DEITY) for

complete IT solution of existing conformity assessment schemes.

d) Migration of existing CMMS and Registration portal data to new integarted software.

30 June 2015 31 March 2016 31 March 2016 31 March 2016

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4.

Operating Manual for Product Certification (OMPC) a) Ease of doing business in India

1. Simplification in procedure for Grant of licence 2. Minimizing visits/ interaction with licensees/ applicants 3. Preparation of product Manual for products under certification

b) Revision of OMPC incorporating SDoC Scheme

31 Dec 2015 31 March 2016 31 March 2016 31 Dec 2015

5. Operational Issues of Certification/Conformity Assessment –

Putting in place a system of market surveillance though OSAs for drawing market samples

31 March 2016

6.

Audits of ROs/BOs, once every year

FMCS, 17 BOs and 2 ROs by 31

March 2016 SDoC,15 BOs and 3ROs by 31

March 2017

7. Opening of new Branch Offices by 2019 at a) Vijaywada b) Hubli c) Tiruchirapalli d) Indore e) Agra f) Bhiwadi g) Aurangabad h) Surat i) Jalandhar

in 2015 in 2015 in 2015 in 2015

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5. Hallmarking

Key Result Areas- Targets (including RFD)

Sl. No.

Activity

2014-15 Targets 2015-16 Accountability

Targets Achievements

Annual

Quarter-Wise Direct Supervisory

I II III IV

1) Grant of new licences (Jewellers) 6000 2171 2500 625 625 625 625

Head of BOs/ H-HMD

DDGRs/ DDG(HP)/ Sc G &

Chief (Standardization)

2) No. of Operative Licences 19000 14031 16000 14525 15025 15500 16000

3) Jewellers Awareness Programmes on Hallmarking

50 40 50 5 15 15 15

4) Licence granted within Time Norms (%)

90% 87.8% 90% 90% 90% 90% 90%

5) Training Programmes for A&H Personnel (Plan targets)

4 3 4 1 1 1 1

6) Training Programmes for Artisans (Plan targets)

10 8 10 3 3 2 2

7) Training Programmes BIS Officers (Plan targets)

2 1 1 - 1 - -

8) No. of Surveillance visit to Jewellers No. of market samples drawn

-

2172

4000

1000 1000 1000 1000

9) No. of Surveillance visit to A& H centres

- 159 675 168 169 168 169

10) Review Meeting a) Meeting with Jewellers and

Hallmarking Centres

Regional Level

National Level b) Meeting with Stakeholders at

National Level

5 2 2

1 0

0

1 1

1

2 0 1

1 1 1

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Key Result Areas-Thrust Areas

Sl. No.

Thrust Areas Target Date for completion

1. Revision of Policy for Licensing of Jewellers 31/05/2015

2. Revision of Policy for Recognition & Operation of Assaying & Hallmarking Centres

31/05/2015

3. New Policy for Market Surveillance of Jewellers licenced under Hallmarking Scheme

30/06/2015

4. Preparing groundwork for India’s entry to Convention on Control and Marking of Articles of Precious Metals (Vienna Convention 1972)

31/10/2015

5. Exploring the possibility of launching Platinum Hallmarking 01/01/2016

6. Increased Market Surveillance of jewellers- Double the no. of samples drawn during last year

31/03/2016

7. Surveillance of A&H Centres- Four times the no. of audits done during last year

31/03/2016

8. Development of a comprehensive software for Hallmarking *

9. Introduction of UID

31/03/2016 or earlier depending upon the development of the software

The software is being developed by CDAC under Ministry of Information & Technology and ITS department of BIS is the nodal department. Expected to be completed by 31/12/2015.

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6. Management Systems Certification

Key result areas- Targets (including RFD)

Activity

2014-15 Targets 2015-16 Accountability

Targets Achievem

ents Annual

Quarter-Wise

Direct

Supervisory

I II III IV

1) Grant of new licences by Recognized CBs

350 - 40 10 10 10 10

2) Grant of new Licences

150 117

140 23 30 39 48

EnMS- 30 4 6 8 12

EMS- 20 5 5 5 5

OHSMS- 10 2 2 3 3

FSMS/HACCP-10 2 2 3 3

SQMS/ QMS- 70 10 15 20 25

3) No. of Operative Licence as on 31st March

1700 1295 1390 1320 1340 1360 1390

4) Licensee Review Meetings

5 5 5 1 1 1 2 H-MSCD

5) Auditors meet 5 5 5 1 1 1 2

6) Licences granted within Time Norms (%)

75% 71% 85%* 85% 85% 85% 85% MSCORs/H-MSCD

7) Surveillance Audits within Time Norms (%)

90% - 90% 90% 90%

90% 90%

* Time calculated excluding delay from applicants side.

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Key Result Areas-Thrust Areas

S. No Thrust Areas Responsibility Target Date for completion

1. Decentralisation of Grant / Renewal at DDG(R) level DDG(MSCD)/ HMSCD

30 June 2015

2. Development of E and P Brochures - HACCP FSMS EMS OHSMS EnMs QMS SQMS

MSCO(S)

MSCO(E)

MSCO(W)

MSCO(C)

30 June 2015

30 June 2015

30 June 2015

30 June 2015

3. Promotion of IS15700 in Govt. service organizations

DDG(MSCD)/ HMSCD

DDGRs/ MSCOs/

On-going

4. Interaction with MSME for promotion of BIS certification DDG(MSCD)/ HMSCD

DDGRs/ MSCOs/

BO Heads

30 Sep 2015

5. Training of BIS officers for EnMS

DDG(MSCD)/HMSCD

30 June 2015

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6. Appreciation programme for EnMs (1 Each region)

DDGR/ MSCOs/

SRO/ERO 30 Sep 2015 WRO/NRO 31 Dec 2015 CRO 31 March 2015

7. Developing IT Tools Process flow & Module development

HITS/HMSCD 30 Sep 2015

8. Utilisation of Ex- BIS officers /experts as consultants for specific areas for development of documentation.

MSCD 31 Dec 2015

9. Interaction with Municipalities in 5 metros [Waste management Organizations] for promotion of EMS Certification.

DDG(MSCD)/ HMSCD

DDGRs/ MSCOs/

On going

10. Training of BIS officers in GMP for food industry

MSCD 31 Dec 2015

11. Development of Documentation for GMP for food industry MSCD 31 Mar 2015

12. Training of BIS officers in Medical Equipments under Indo -German project

MSCD 31 Dec 2015

13. Development of Documentation for Medical Equipments

MSCD 31 Mar 2015

14. Appreciation programmes on Med. Equipments

SRO

31 Mar 2015

NRO 31 Dec 2015

CRO 31 Dec 2015

ERO

31 Dec 2015

WRO

31 Mar 2015

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7. Laboratories

Key Result Areas- Targets

Activity

2014-15 Targets 2015-16 Accountability

Direct Supervisory

Targets Achieveme

nts Annual

Quarter-Wise

H (Labs) DDG(Labs)

I II III IV

1. Value of tests done in BIS Labs (Rs., in lakhs)

800.00 361.36 850.00 150 200 250 250

2. No. of samples tested by BIS Labs 20000 14966 25000 5000 6000 7000 7000

3. Testing of Public Samples 100% of received

No public samples received

4. Percentage of Samples tested by BIS Labs (in value terms)

31% 31.18% 31% 31% 31% 31% 31%

5. Percentage of Samples tested by BIS Labs of Total samples (in numbers)

62% 65.13% 62% 62% 62% 62% 62%

6. Test Report Formats standardized 900 100 25 25 25 25

7. Percentage of Samples routed through Sample Cells at Labs/BOs

50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50%

8. Test Request Generation thro Lab Software (No. of ISS)

400 400 100 100 100 100

9. Gap analysis against BIS requirement of OSLs for ISS under certification -- No. of ISS

155

10. Review and Revision of testing charges

454 400 100 100 100 100

11. Training Programme for Industry 30 7 7 8 8

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Key Result Areas-Thrust Areas

Sl. No. Thrust Areas Target Date for completion

1. Creation of five new laboratories:

a) Laboratory for PDW (except Pesticide Residue) at EROL, Kolkata

b) Laboratory for PDW (except Pesticide Residue) at NROL, Mohali or Hyderabad

c) Referral Lab for Assaying of Gold at CL, Sahibabad

d) Referral Lab for Assaying of Gold at EROL, Kolkata

e) Lab for Wood products at PBOL, Patna, GBOL, Guwahati and NROL, Mohali or Yamuna

Nagar

2. Purchase of modern test equipment for faster analysis/enhancement of testing capacity:

a) CS Analyser and OES at CL, Sahibabad

b) CS Analyser at WROL, Mumbai and NROL, Mohali

c) ICP at CL, Sahibabad, and subsequently, at WROL, Mumbai, EROL, Kolkata, and NROL,

Mohali or Hyderabad (as the case may be)

d) XRF for chemical analysis of Cement at CL, Sahibabad

e) Enhancing PDW testing capacity by creation of additional line for Microbiological Testing at CL

3. Creation of new test facilities in BIS labs:

a) Fire fighting extinguishers at CL, Sahibabad

b) Cement and Motors at NROL, Mohali

c) LED lamps at BNBOL, Bangalore

4. Completion of test facilities for major products:

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a) FR and FRLS categories (C1 & C2) of Electrical Cables at CL, WROL, SROL and NROL

b) PVC pipes at CL, WROL and SROL

c) PDW (including PR) and Containers at CL, and SROL

d) PDW (excluding PR) and Containers at WROL, BNBOL and NROL

e) Stationary Storage type and Instant Electric Water Heaters at CL and NROL

f) Domestic Electric Food Mixtures, Aluminium Utensils, Rubber Components and Agricultural

Implements at WROL

5. Creation / Identification of test facilities in BIS labs / OSLs for new products under certification:

a) For 250 products notified under SDOC Scheme

b) Proposed 28 products (misc.), 7 Edible Oils and 40 Food products likely to be brought

under mandatory certification.

6. E - Procurement – Procedure for e-procurement will be studied by the first quarter of 2015 and

proposal made for its adoption in BIS.

7. NABL accreditation of BNBOL and PBOL

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8. i-CARE Key Result Areas- Targets

Activity 2014-15 Targets 2015-16 Accountability

Sl. no.

Targets Achievements Annual Quarter-wise Direct Supervisory

Project I II III IV

1 State Level Committee Meeting as per State

28 07 29 08 07 07 07 i-CareO R* DDGRs/ H i-Care/ DDG i-Care

2 Industry Meet with Licensees, Manufacturers, Industry, Industry Chamber of Commerce excluding review meeting (32 BO’s X 1 )

130 113 32 32 32 32 32 i-CareO R* DDGRs/ H i-Care/ DDG i-Care

3 Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Award, Seminar

01 00 01 00 00 H i-Care DDG i-Care

4 Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Award Awareness Programmes (3 X 5 ROs)

15 0 08 07 0 i-CareO R* DDGRs/ H i-Care/ DDG i-Care

5 Meeting with Consumer Organization (6 per Region)*

128 45 30 08 08 08 06 i-CareO R* DDGRs/ H i-Care/ DDG i-Care

6 *Educational Utilization of Standards - (2 per Head of Technical Department ) 14 x 2

100 62 28 07 07 07 07 i-CareO R* H i-Care/ DDG i-Care

7 Consumer awareness Programmes (40 per Region)*

600 292 200 50 50 50 50 Head of Bos / i-CareO R*

DDGRs/ H i-Care/ DDG i-Care

8 Training the Representatives of Consumer Organizations (1 per Region) *

10 08 5 1 2 2 1 H i-Care DDG i-Care

9 Consumer Protection Activity – Detection of Misuse of BIS Standard Mark ((4 for each Certification Officer)

920 67 924 231 231 231 231 Head of Bos / i-CareO R*

DDGRs/ H i-Care/ DDG i-Care

10 Meeting with Industry Association at National Level

01 - 01 H i-Care DDG i-Care

11 Meeting with Consumer Organization at National Level

01 - 01 H i-Care DDG i-Care

Note – * The targets for these programmes have been reduced to enable focus on Consumer Protection Activity (Search and Seizure).

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Key Result Areas-Thrust Areas

Sl. No. Thrust Areas Target Date for completion

1. Review the consumer organization recognition scheme to enhance responsibility of State Level

Consumer Organizations and undo National Level Consumer Organizations.

August 2015

2. Prepare roadmap for using BIS recognized consumer organizations for organizing their training,

financial support, personal support for CAPs, consumer education, consumer protection activities and

EUS Programmes, publicity, involvement in TV/Talk shows, involvement in publicity campaign and

max. no. of consumer organizations to be recognized by each RO.

October 2015

3. Utilization of Consumer Organizations for additional activities such as market surveillance. December 2015

4. To reactivate the State Level Committee (SLC) meetings. All DDGRs to ensure at least one meeting

of SLC by each State government under their jurisdiction, every year.

March 2016

5. Creation of a Mobile Application for recording of complaints. June 2015

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Publicity

Key Result Areas- Targets

Activity

2014-15 Targets 2015-16 Accountability

Targets Achievements Annual Quarter-Wise

Direct Supervisory I II III IV

1. Participation in

Exhibitions 30 39 30 7 8 8 7 Head of

BOs/DDPR at RO/ DPR

DDGRs / DDG i-Care

2. Press Releases 60 209 60 10 15 15 20

DDPR at RO/ DPR

DDG i-Care

3. Press meets

(4/region) 20 12 20 5 5 5 5 DDPR at RO/ DPR

DDG i-Care

4. Films 4 3 4 - - 2 2 H i-Care DDG i-Care

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9. Vigilance

Key Result Areas- Targets

Activity

2014-15 Targets 2015-16 Accountability

Targets Achievements

Annual

Quarter-Wise Direct Supervisory

I II III IV

1. Preventive vigilance audits

4 4 4 1 1 1 1 Vigilance

Officer

CVO

2. Surveillance visits 4 4 4 1 1 1 1 Vigilance

Officer

3. Training Programmes on “Preventive Vigilance

5 5 5 1 1 1 2 Sc ’G’ & DDGTI

4. Organizing Vigilance Awareness Week

1 1 1 - - 1 - Vigilance

Officer

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10. Training

Key Result Areas- Targets

Activity

2014-15 Targets 2015-16 Accountability

Targets Achievements Annual Quarter-Wise

I II III IV Direct Supervisory

1. Programme for Industry

100 95 120 20 30 40 30 HTI

DDG(Trg)/DG 2. International Training Programmes (ITP)

3 4 4 - 1 1 2 HTI

3. Programmes for BIS employees

35 19 35 7 8 10 10 DHRD/HTI DDGA/HRD/DDG(Trg)/DG

4. Programs for applicants and

Licensees 17

5

25

5 7 8 5

HTI DDG(Trg) /DG

5. Consumer awareness programs

15 4

10

1 2 4 3

6. Programs for members of technical committees( Under Plan scheme on NSS)

6 4 6

- 2 2 2

7. Training program for SDOs (Under XII Plan Scheme)

1 1 2 - 1 1 -

8. Development of new training modules

10 10 10 5 5 - -

9. Up-gradation of existing training modules/ training materials

10 4 10 5 5 - -

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Key Result Areas-Thrust Areas

Sl. No.

Policy to be Made Target Date for completion

a) Starting new programmes for industry: • Lead Auditor course on EnMS as per IS/ISO 50001 • Product specific testing

- Safety testing of electrical & electronics products - Testing of food products - Sampling techniques

• Awareness programmes on - GMP & GHP for food industry/food operators and - Medical Devices Quality Management Systems

• Awareness workshops on specific standards/group of standards with focus on national priority areas such as Make in India, Swachh Bharat Campaign, Digital India & Smart Cities.

July 2015

b) Development of programmes for MSMEs on standards, quality assurance and testing July 2015

c) Increasing foreign participation through: • Introduction of new International Training Programme(s) • Exploring training prospects with MoU/MRA partners

August 2015

d) Increasing utilization of infrastructural facilities of NITS On going

e) Developing a framework for expanding faculty base of NITS August 2015

f) Promotion of training programmes through: • Development of brochures • Development of a Training/NITS portal on BIS Website * • Creation of database on clients/prospective clients

June 2015 - July 2015

g) Introduction of a system for on-line registration of participants & providing access to training materials (as part of training/NITS portal) *

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h) Renovation of NITS (interiors, boundary wall and landscaping works) March 2016

* To be developed by ITS Dept. in coordination with C-DAC.

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11. Hindi

Key Result Areas- Targets

Activity

2014-15 Targets 2015-16 Accountability

Targets Achievem

ents Annual

Quarter-Wise Direct Supervisory

I II III IV

1. Translation of standards into Hindi

72 58 72 18 18 18 18 DDGA

2. Other targets for use of Hindi

a)Official Language Implementation

Committee meeting 100%

as laid down by Deptt. Of Official Language

b)Town Official Language Implementation Committee meeting

100%

c)Parliamentary Committee on Official Language

100%

d) Hindi Advisory Committee

100%

e) General Translation

100%

f)RO/BO inspection 15%

12. Library

Key Result Areas-Thrust Areas

Sl. No.

Thrust Areas Target Date for completion

a. Electronic indexing of approx 2 lakh books/ standards in the library at HQ 30 June 2015

b. Documentation and digitalization of approx. 4000 old photographs available in library.

30 June 2015

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13. Information Technology

Key Result Areas- Targets

Activity

2014-15 Targets 2015-16 Accountability

Targets Achievements Annual Quarter-Wise

Direct Supervisor

y I II III IV

1. High Speed VPN 8 2 - - - - -

HITS

DG

2. Complaint Handling Module

- Full module of 2 sub modules e-complaint / physical

complete - - - - -

3. Application module for National Comment Register. Will incorporate stages from registering of a new work item up to publication (i.e. gazetting) [Ver 1 for milestone capturing]

100% 100% - - - - -

4. Market Sampling Module for hallmarked jewellery. Shall include provisions for issue of credit note based on actual purity of cornets

-

Targets not been pursued due to CDAC involvement and requirement change

- - 100% - -

5. A public testing request module for: -online test request generation - to be linked with payment gateway for online payment of fees - track status of their request - view test reports issued against their sample - view details of pending / closed requests

-

Targets not been pursued due to CDAC involvement and requirement change

- - 50% - 100%

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14. Projects

Key Result Areas- Targets

14.1 New Building Projects through CPWD

Sl. No.

Projects Current Status Target Date for completion

a) Northern Regional Office(NRO),Chandigarh Building Project (through CPWD)

Civil works completed. Completion certificate obtained. Some balance works such as UPS, EPBAX, LAN etc are pending. Furniture and seating plan under planning through BIS Architects.

July 2015

b) Hyderabad Office Building Project (through CPWD)

Civil works have been completed. Electricity/water connection pending. Fire fighting works in progress. Furniture and AV equipment order being placed.

June 2015

c) Jammu Office Building Project(through CPWD)

Building construction has been completed. Electrical installations and creation of substation pending. Electricity/water connection pending.

July 2015

d) Rajkot Office Building Project(through CPWD)

Civil works completed. Electricity/water connection pending. Lift and fire fighting works are in progress.

July 2015

14.2 Modernization Projects

A. Through CPWD

Sl. No.

Projects/Works Current Status Target Date for completion

a) Central AC and Upgradation of E&M Services at BIS HQ, New Delhi

i. HVAC System-Nearing completion. Installation of remaining ducting, closing of AC circuits, installation of temperature controls and acoustic insulation pending

ii. EI & FANS - Verification and Handover proceedings underway.

iii. Fire Fighting System- Equipment installed has been handed

August 2015

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over. However, certain deficiencies have been observed which are pending for completion by contractor/CPWD.

iv. Fire Alarm System-In progress, connected with false ceiling work

v. Telephone Exchange and new instruments- Installation In progress

vi. LAN System-New system operational on 2 floors of MK. CPWD to start work shortly for remaining areas.

vii. Sub-Station - Planned works completed. Rectification work for power factor correction is pending.

viii. UPS - Completed. Labeling of points and creation of partitions in UPS room pending from CPWD.

ix. Civil work(False ceiling et al) - False ceiling completed in 90% areas. Pending in some rooms and corridors, CPWD requested to complete the same.

b) Renovation of NITS(through CPWD)

Major civil and electrical works are completed. Works in ladies toilet and interiors work in some areas like Computer Lab, Conference Hall is pending. Handing over of some areas is pending

June 2015

B. Through Empanelled Architects

Sl. No.

Projects/Works Current Status Target Date for completion

a) Modernization/Renovation of BIS HQ: i. Renovation of Manakalaya and Manak

Bhavan ii. Landscaping of BIS HQ

As per discussions with DG during AAP review, a revised scope of works has been prepared keeping in mind the outlined vision of simple, economical modifications without major civil/electrical works. The same is being taken up with the architects for further actions.

Partially (ground floor and toilets) by Oct 2015, completely by March 2016

b) Modernization/Renovation of NITS including interiors and landscaping work

Designs, list of works and estimates are being finalized in consultation with architects and NITS

March 2016

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C. Through Bihar State Building Construction Corporation

a) Modernization/Renovation of Patna Lab and Office

Bihar State Building Construction Corporation architects have submitted a drawing. A meeting of DDGC and PTBO officials has been fixed with the MD, BSBCC on 17 4 2015 to work out the plan for renovation

Dec 2015

14.3 Green Initiative - Rooftop Solar Power Plants through agencies empanelled by Solar Energy Corporation of India

Sl. No.

Projects/Works Current Status Target Date for completion

a) Installation of 40 kW rooftop solar power plant at WRO/WRTC Mumbai

Installation of 40 kW plant to begin shortly July 2015

b) Installation of rooftop solar power plant at Bangalore Office/Lab

Proposal for 60 kW plant approved by CA. Actions initiated for issue of purchase order and submission of project report and agreement to SECI

August 2015

c) Installation of rooftop solar power plant at SRO/SRTC Chennai

Matter being pursued with concerned agency Nov 2015

d) Installation of rooftop solar power plant at NITS building

Matter being pursued with concerned agency Feb 2016

e) Installation of rooftop solar power plant at Central Lab, Sahibabad building

Matter being pursued with concerned agency Mar 2016

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Abbreviations Used:

ADG (AP) Additional Director General (Smt. Alka Panda))

CVO Chief Vigilance Officer

DDG (HP) Deputy Director General (Hallmarking & Performance Audit)

DDG (i-CARE) Deputy Director General (i-CARE)

DDG (Certification) Deputy Director General (certification)

DDGR Deputy Director General (Regional)

DDG (TI) Deputy Director General (Training Institute)

DDG (PP&C) Deputy Director General (Project, Planning & Coordination)

DDG (MSCD) Deputy Director General (Management System Certification Department)

DDGA Deputy Director General (Administration)

BOs Branch offices

HCMDs Head (Central Marks Departments)

HMSCD Head (Management System Certification Department)

HTI Head (Training Institute)

H(i-CARE) Head (i-CARE Department)

HITS Head (Information Technology Services)

H Sales Head Sales

Head (Labs) Head Laboratories

TDH Technical Head Department

HHMD Head Hallmarking Department

MSCOR Management System Coordinator (Region)

DPR Director Public Relations

DEVCO Committee on developing country matters

TMB Technical Management Board

CASCO Committee on Conformity Assessment

COPOLCO Committee on Consumer Policy

SARSO South Asia Regional Standards Organisation

SAARC South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

EASC Euro Asian Council for Standardization, Metrology and Certification

PASC Pacific Area Standards Congress

NAMA Non-Agricultural Market Access

TBT Technical Barriers to Trade