Sanjay Garg Appointed as New Director General of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

Sanjay Garg is a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the 1994 batch, Kerala cadre. He took charge as the Director General (DG) of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on 1 November 2025.

Sanjay Garg Appointed as New Director General of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

Additional Role:

Along with being DG of BIS, he will also serve as the President of India’s National Committee in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). This means he will represent India in international forums related to standardisation and electrical technologies.

His Experience:

Sanjay Garg has over 30 years of administrative experience. He has worked in many important sectors like:

Agriculture
Food logistics
Defence industry
Industrial promotion
Finance and social development

Previous Positions:

Before joining BIS, he worked as:

Secretary at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
Additional Secretary in the Department of Agriculture, Research and Education (DARE)

He also led several digital initiatives such as the “Kisan Sarathi” portal, which connects farmers directly with agricultural scientists, and handled projects supported by the World Bank.

About BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards):

BIS is India’s National Standards Body under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.
It is responsible for setting quality and safety standards for products and services.
It helps protect consumers and ensures reliability in markets and industries.
BIS also supports government initiatives like “Make in India” by promoting high-quality production and export standards.

Why His Appointment is Important:

Sanjay Garg’s appointment comes at a time when India is focusing on quality infrastructure, export growth, and alignment with international standards.
As DG of BIS and President of India’s IEC committee, he will strengthen India’s global presence in standard-setting activities.

Question & Answer

Q1. Who has been appointed as the new Director General of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in November 2025?
(a) Alok Verma
(b) Sanjay Garg
(c) Rajiv Kumar
(d) P. S. Sinha
Answer: Sanjay Garg
Explanation: Sanjay Garg, an IAS officer of the 1994 Kerala cadre, took charge as the DG of BIS from 1 November 2025.

Q2. Sanjay Garg belongs to which IAS cadre?
(a) Tamil Nadu cadre
(b) Kerala cadre
(c) Maharashtra cadre
(d) Gujarat cadre
Answer: Kerala cadre
Explanation: He is an IAS officer from the 1994 batch of the Kerala cadre.

Q3. What is the main function of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)?
(a) To promote tourism in India
(b) To regulate the stock market
(c) To set and maintain quality standards for goods and services
(d) To monitor agricultural production
Answer: To set and maintain quality standards for goods and services
Explanation: BIS is India’s national body responsible for formulating and maintaining quality, safety, and reliability standards.

Q4. Before becoming DG of BIS, Sanjay Garg served as Secretary in which organisation?
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
(c) Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
(d) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Answer: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
Explanation: He was the Secretary of ICAR and also served as Additional Secretary in DARE.

Q5. What is the “Kisan Sarathi” portal known for?
(a) Online crop insurance
(b) Connecting farmers with agricultural scientists
(c) Selling government seeds
(d) Weather forecasting
Answer: Connecting farmers with agricultural scientists
Explanation: The “Kisan Sarathi” portal was launched to help farmers directly communicate with experts for better agricultural solutions

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