BIS Mumbai Branch Office kickstart World Standards Day 25 celebrations with Shreekant Patil at Nashik, highlighting BIS certifications’ role in MSME growth
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Mumbai Branch Office, organized a Stakeholder Meet to commemorate World Standards Day 2025 at Enrise by Sayaji, Nashik on 27th September 2025. This year’s celebrations cantered on the global theme “Shared Vision for a Better World – Partnerships for the Goals” (SDG 17).
The event celebrating World Standards Day at Stakeholder Meet Conclave brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to deliberate on the pivotal role of standards in sustainable development, quality assurance, and international trade.
Shri Pinaki Gupta, Scientist E, Director & Head of BIS Mumbai Branch Office, inaugurated the program and emphasized BIS’s commitment to supporting MSMEs through certification, testing, and awareness initiatives. He highlighted the organization’s focus on creating safer, reliable products while enabling innovation, environmental sustainability, and global competitiveness.
CEng. Shreekant Patil, NIMA Committee Chairman, BIS Technical Committee Member, and Chief Guest of the event, was felicitated by Shri Pinaki Gupta with a BIS memento. In his keynote address, Patil expressed gratitude to BIS and underscored NIMA’s ongoing contributions in building a strong startup ecosystem, supporting MSMEs with quality certifications such as BIS, CE, and ZED, and enabling women empowerment and skill development. He highlighted Nashik’s recent achievement of becoming the highest ZED certification holder in Maharashtra, with 3,179 units certified between July and September 2025.
CEng. Shreekant Patil also pledged continued support for BIS initiatives in the Nashik region, promising collaboration to expand awareness on quality standards and handholding MSMEs in achieving global competitiveness. He reiterated that fostering quality and innovation is vital in positioning India as Viksit Bharat and boosting exports to strengthen the economy.
Ms. Komal Labade, representing the District Industries Centre (DIC), Nashik, along with Shri Sheetal Patil and Shri V. Gopinath, Deputy Director General (West), BIS Western Regional Office, addressed the stakeholders on the importance of strengthening industry-government collaboration. The program concluded with a detailed presentation from the BIS Mumbai team on Conformity Assessment and Quality Ecosystem Development, followed by a vote of thanks.
The event successfully reinforced the role of partnerships and standards in advancing India’s sustainable development goals while empowering industries to achieve excellence and global reach.
About Shreekant Patil, BIS India Technical Committee Member:
CEng Shreekant Patil is founder at PARENTNashik – (India), (100 % Export to Europe). He is Committee chairman at NIMA Startup Hub, MACCIA – Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Vice President at IBSEA, GFID & MSMECCII, Advisor at United Marathi International Chamber, GIBF, Founder member at FOEII University, Delhi, Chartered Engineer with DGFT, Valuer, with 30 years of industrial experience now working as Sr. Consultant at NPC India Under Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Technical Committee Member & Resource person Rp (Trainer) at BIS – Bureau of Indian Standards – Govt of India. Official Mentor at Govt of India Initiatives: MAARG, BHASKAR, Startup India, WEP, STPI, BIRAC, AYE, MeitY Startup Hub, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, Certified LEAN, ZED, Consultant, Euro Exim Bank, AfDB, Asian Development Bank, SIDBI, United Nations, European Commissions, Registered (Govt of India) Trainer, Assessor at NSDC (Skill India), PoP at UGC, Volunteer Startup Mentor at AICTE – Vidyanjali Programme, Independent Director, Niryat Bandhu, Udyami Mitra at Khadi India, Associated with EEPC, SEPC, APEDA, Council member at International Trade Council – Business for innovation & technology, member, reviewer, mentor at Asian Council of Science Editors, IFERP, Global Harmonization Initiative, Cluster collaboration- European Union, mentor at MentorMe program of European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), Sustainability Ambassador for UNSDG – SPSC- UK. Shreekant Patil has been nominated in roster of experts at UNFCCC.
Shreekant Patil, a distinguished chartered engineer and startup mentor, has become a driving force in empowering MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) across India, particularly in Nashik, to achieve higher quality standards and secure crucial certifications such as those from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). By leading educational seminars and hands-on workshops—often in collaboration with organizations like MACCIA—Patil guides MSMEs on leveraging government schemes including ZED MSME, LEAN MSME, and BIS certification programs. His outreach emphasizes practical steps for adopting globally recognized quality benchmarks, thus enhancing MSME competitiveness in domestic and international markets.
Patil’s role as a technical committee member at BIS allows him to directly contribute to the standardization process, ensuring that the specific needs of MSMEs are addressed in regulatory frameworks. He demystifies procedures for quality certifications and facilitates access to vital government subsidies and schemes, including those focused on self-reliance like Atmanirbhar Bharat and the vision for a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Through his mentoring, MSMEs receive actionable guidance on operational quality improvements and documentation for certification compliance.
As founder of PARENTNashik, Shreekant Patil has also set an example with his firm’s commitment to export-ready quality and global best practices, inspiring MSMEs to scale their products internationally. His efforts have been recognized for uplifting local entrepreneurship ecosystems, offering MSMEs both strategic vision and the technical know-how needed for sustainable, quality-focused growth.
Shreekant Patil “My mission is to promote self-employment by fostering startups, empowering entrepreneurs and women, supporting Govt schemes & funding, building exporters and supply chains, while driving capacity building through ZED & Lean MSME certifications, BIS–ISI standards, and Chartered Engineer certifications.”
About BIS India –
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) serves as India’s national standards body, operating under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution through the BIS Act of 2016. BIS oversees the formulation and promotion of quality standards for products, processes, and services to ensure consumer safety and foster industry growth across diverse sectors. Its core activities include the development of standards, laboratory-based conformity assessment, certification schemes, and hallmarking for precious metals. BIS certification ensures compliance with Indian standards, bolstering product credibility in domestic and international markets. The organization supports government initiatives such as Digital India and Make in India, and actively promotes quality awareness through its Standards Clubs and training programs. Headquartered in New Delhi, BIS maintains a nationwide presence with five regional offices, thirty-six branches, and eight accredited laboratories.
BIS certification is essential for MSMEs to ensure their products meet Indian quality and safety standards, boosting market credibility and consumer trust. Obtaining BIS certification enables MSMEs to demonstrate compliance with established benchmarks, which enhances their competitiveness both domestically and globally. It is especially important in sectors governed by Quality Control Orders (QCOs), where conformity to BIS standards is mandatory for market access and export readiness.
The BIS certification process offers several benefits tailored for MSMEs, including significant fee concessions—80% for micro enterprises, 50% for small, and 20% for medium enterprises—making certification financially feasible. Additionally, MSMEs enjoy simplified procedures such as optional in-house labs and access to shared or accredited external testing facilities, reducing compliance burdens.
The certification also supports MSMEs in expanding to new markets by enhancing product reliability and aligning with global quality expectations. It fosters consumer confidence by guaranteeing safety, performance, and environmental standards. Furthermore, BIS certification helps MSMEs comply with government initiatives such as Atmanirbhar Bharat by promoting indigenous quality products and discouraging substandard imports.
Through digital platforms and direct engagement programs, BIS facilitates quicker certification and ongoing support, helping MSMEs sustain growth and innovation in a competitive market environment. Overall, BIS certification is a vital tool for MSMEs to achieve sustainable development and long-term success.
