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Chennai, July 14, 2025: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body of India, is a statutory body functioning under the aegis of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India. BIS is entrusted with formulating Indian Standards and operates various certification and quality assurance schemes including the ISI Mark for product certification, Management Systems Certification, Hallmarking of Gold and Silver Jewellery/Artefacts, and Laboratory Services aimed at strengthening industry competence and ensuring consumer protection.
The Southern Regional Office of BIS, headquartered in Chennai, oversees operations across the States of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, the Union Territory of Puducherry, and the island territories of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and Goa.
Dr.Meenakshi Ganesan, Scientist-G assumed charge ofDeputy Director General (DDG) of the Southern Regional Office, BIS, Chennai today, July 14, 2025. She is the first woman to assume charge as Deputy Director General of Southern Region.
With a distinguished service spanning over three decades, Dr.Meenakshi Ganesan joined BIS in 1992, and has since held key positions in Offices in New Delhi, Coimbatore, Kochi, Hyderabad and Chennai. Prior to assuming charge as DDGS, Dr.Meenakshi Ganesan, who headed the Southern Regional Laboratory at Chennai, played a key role in transforming it into a World-Class Laboratory.
Her elevation to the role of DDG – Southern Region is a testament to her vast experience, strategic insight, and impactful contributions across various functional domains of BIS.
