Context
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) recently held the 35th Plenary and Working Group meetings of the ISO subcommittee on Space Systems and Operations (ISO TC 20/SC 14) in New Delhi, reflecting India’s growing role in international space standardisation activities.
About International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)
- The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) is a global, non-governmental body set up in 1947, with its headquarters located in Geneva, Switzerland.
- It functions through a network of national standards bodies from 177 countries, bringing them together to develop and harmonise global standards.
- ISO facilitates international trade and cooperation by establishing uniform standards related to quality, safety, efficiency, and reliability.
- It issues various standard-related documents, including technical specifications, reports, guidelines, and amendments to existing standards.
Governance Structure
- The General Assembly acts as the highest authority, guiding the overall direction of the organisation.
- The ISO Council, consisting of 21 member bodies, is responsible for major policy and administrative decisions and reports to the General Assembly.
- The Technical Management Board oversees the technical standard-setting work and coordinates activities under the Council’s supervision.
