The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) recently introduced a national standard to test and assess bomb disposal systems. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- The new standard is known as IS 19445:2025.
- It will improve interoperability of equipment across agencies.
- It was developed by TBRL, DRDO in collaboration with the 30th Central Scientific Research Institute, Russia.
Select the answer using the code given below:
- 1, 2 and 3
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) recently notified India’s first dedicated national standard for bomb disposal systems, officially designated as IS 19445:2025. It establishes comprehensive guidelines for evaluating bomb disposal systems (like bomb blankets, baskets, and inhibitors) against blast loads and splinter effects.
Statement 2 is correct
- A primary objective of this standard is to bring uniformity in evaluation practices. By establishing a transparent and uniform basis for procurement, testing, and certification, it aims to significantly improve the reliability and interoperability of equipment used across various security units (such as the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces, and State Police).
Statement 3 is incorrect
- The standard was not developed in collaboration with a Russian institute. It was developed indigenously by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) at the request of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), DRDO. TBRL served as the convenor for the expert panel (under the Arms and Ammunition for Civilian Use Sectional Committee), working with Indian stakeholders such as the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) to adapt global best practices to Indian threat scenarios and operational conditions.
