Launched on the 79th Foundation Day of BIS (January 2026), the SHINE scheme stands for Standards Help Inform & Nurture Empowered Women.
Key Features
- Objective: To empower women by making them "Quality Ambassadors."
- Mechanism: It uses Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and NGOs to spread awareness about ISI marks, Hallmarking, and CRS (Compulsory Registration Scheme) at the grassroots level.
- Impact: By educating women on product safety and quality standards, the government aims to protect households from sub-standard goods and enhance the "Quality Culture" in India.
IAS-2026 - OPTIONAL / GEOGRAPHY / PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION / SOCIOLOGY / ANTHROPOLOGY / ORIENTATION ON 03 & 04-10-2025 
