Kailashnathan also underscored the wider importance of quality in all sectors of life, echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for “Zero defect, zero effect.” Quality, he said, is not an option but a necessity. He praised certification mechanisms such as ISI, Hallmark, Agmark and Eco Label for instilling public trust and protecting citizens’ rights to safe and reliable products. Appreciating organisations like BIS and the Quality Council of India, he noted that as India grows from the world’s fourth-largest economy towards becoming the third, the “Made in India” brand must stand for uncompromising quality.
Kailashnathan stressed that quality must extend beyond industry to education, healthcare, food, water, and the environment, achieved through collaboration among industry, research institutions and government.
Earlier, SD Dayanand, scientist-F and head of BIS Chennai Branch Office, emphasised bridging knowledge with application to create strategies that enhance quality, safety and sustainability.
The conclave brought together government officials, industry leaders, academicians, civil society representatives and environmental experts to deliberate on strengthening partnerships for sustainable development and ensuring standards that foster inclusive growth.