Pralhad Joshi Highlights Role of Accurate Measurement in Building Trust in Policy Making
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, today commemorated World Metrology Day 2026, marking the 151st anniversary of the historic Metre Convention signed in Paris on 20th May 1875. The theme of this year’s World Metrology Day is “Metrology: Building Trust in Policy Making”.
The Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, in his virtual address highlighted the vital role of metrology in ensuring fairness, consumer protection, scientific reliability and transparent governance. Referring to this year’s theme, the Minister emphasized that accurate and reliable measurements form the backbone of effective public policy, trade, healthcare, environmental protection and industrial growth.
B. L. Verma, Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, in his keynote address highlighted the importance of accurate measurement systems in ensuring fairness, transparency and trust in governance and trade.
Smt. Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya, Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, addressing the occasion stated that the theme of this year’s celebration reflects the growing importance of reliable and accurate measurements in evidence-based policymaking, consumer protection and transparent governance.
Smt. Nidhi Khare, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, highlighted the steady growth of Legal Metrology in India and emphasized the need for hassle-free compliance mechanisms, system improvements and industry-friendly regulations through voluntary compliance by business associations.
Anupam Mishra, Additional Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, welcomed the participants and highlighted the significance of World Metrology Day, observed annually on the anniversary of the historic Metre Convention signed on 20th May 1875.
Dr. Sunil K. Singh, Scientist, BARC, delivered a presentation on “Ionizing Radiation Metrology. Dr. Bobjoseph Mathew, CIML President, in his presentation on “Legal Metrology in Switzerland” highlighted Switzerland’s transparent legal metrology framework and its role in ensuring accuracy, fairness and consumer trust in trade and commerce.
Shri Ashutosh Agarwal, Director (Legal Metrology), summarized the deliberations and delivered the vote of thanks.(UPDATED ON 20TH MAY 2026)
