The 89th International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) General Meeting was held in New Delhi in September 2025. This is the fourth time India has hosted the prestigious event, earlier occasions being in 1960, 1997, and 2013.
India Joins Select Group on Legal Metrology
During the meeting, India achieved a significant milestone by becoming the 13th country worldwide to issue the OIML (International Organization of Legal Metrology) pattern approval certificate, strengthening its position in the field of legal metrology.
Low Voltage Direct Current
India will also serve as the Global Secretariat for Standardisation in the field of Low Voltage Direct Current (LVDC), a critical domain for clean and pollution-free energy solutions.
About the IEC
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), established in 1906, is the world’s leading organization for developing international standards for electrical, electronic, and related technologies. It has a global network of over 30,000 experts contributing to standard-setting.
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