The Bureau of Indian Standards has issued a notification dated 24 October 2025 announcing the establishment of several new and revised Indian standards. These standards have been formulated under the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018, and include updates in sectors such as materials, accessibility support devices, fibre optics, geospatial data, wheelchair systems and digital technologies.
New Standards Established
According to the schedule issued, the establishment date for all new standards is 15 October 2025. The updated standards replace older versions which will remain in force until 15 April 2026 where applicable.
Key Standards Updated
The standard IS 2960:2025 specifies requirements for Bookbinding Leather, replacing the earlier IS 2960:1964. Similarly, IS 9471 (Part 1):2025 updates specifications for Modular Lower Limb Orthotic Components Part 1 Stirrups, replacing the 1980 version.
The standard IS 11646 (Part 1):2025 introduces revised specifications for canes used by persons with visual impairment, specifically for rigid, long and white canes. This second revision replaces the first revision issued in 2003.
IS 16180 (Part 13):2025 aligns Indian standards with IEC 61754-13:2024 for Fibre Optic Connector Interfaces, updating the previous version from 2018.
Geospatial and Wheelchair Systems
The metadata standard for geospatial information has been revised with IS 16439:2025, replacing the version released in 2016. Additionally, IS 18651 (Part 14):2025 corresponds to ISO 7176-14:2022 and specifies requirements and test methods for power and control systems used in electrically powered wheelchairs and scooters.
Standards for Digital Technologies
New standards were also introduced in the domain of online education and emerging digital systems. IS 18888 (Part 2):2025 sets out a quality model and assessment methodology for designing online course contents and delivery platforms.
Several standards pertaining to the Internet of Things and Digital Twin technologies have also been introduced. These include vocabulary, concepts, real-time framework specifications, compatibility requirements and trustworthiness principles. Among them are:
- IS 19386:2025 (ISO/IEC 20924:2024) for IoT and Digital Twin vocabulary
- IS 19394:2025 (ISO/IEC 30173:2023) covering Digital Twin concepts and terminology
- IS 19395:2025 (ISO/IEC 30165:2021) defining real-time IoT framework
- IS 19398:2025 (ISO/IEC 30162:2022) on compatibility requirements for devices in industrial IoT systems
- IS 19403:2025 (ISO/IEC TS 30149:2024) outlining trustworthiness principles for IoT
Effective Period
The older corresponding standards will remain valid until 15 April 2026, after which they are scheduled to be withdrawn.
The notification has been issued by Praveen Khanna, Scientist G and Deputy Director General (P&C), Bureau of Indian Standards.