Bureau of Indian Standards southern region gets its first woman Deputy Director General
Person in News : Meenakshi GanesanCurrent Position: Deputy Director General (DDG), Southern Regional Office, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Chennai
Significance: First woman to be appointed as DDG of BIS Southern Region
Jurisdiction of Office:
- Southern States: Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
- Union Territory: Puducherry
- Island Territories: Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep
- Goa
Career Highlights:
- Over 30 years of service in BIS
- Held key positions in New Delhi, Coimbatore, Kochi, and Hyderabad
- Former Head, Southern Regional Laboratory, Chennai
Importance:
- Represents women’s leadership in Indian public sector institutions
- Marks a milestone in gender diversity in bureaucratic roles
- Example of breaking traditional barriers in science and standards administration
Potential UPSC Relevance:
- Current affairs (Women achievers in public administration)
- Governance and administration (BIS and its role in standardization and regulation)
- Gender equality in Indian bureaucracy
Updated - July 15, 2025 12:01 pm | The Hindu
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