What measures is the Government of India taking regarding the standardization of time across platforms

The government is drafting rules for mandating the adoption of Indian Standard Time.
  • The Government of India is drafting rules to mandate the adoption of Indian Standard Time (IST) across various platforms and devices.
  • These rules aim to standardize timekeeping practices in India to ensure uniformity and accuracy.
  • IST is set at UTC+5:30 and the government's efforts will help synchronize time across sectors such as telecommunications, railways, and broadcasting.
  • By implementing these rules, the government hopes to avoid confusion and discrepancies caused by different time standards being used in different systems.
  • This initiative will not only streamline operations but also facilitate better coordination and communication in various sectors of the country.
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Arun Aspirants