Sahajanand Medical Technologies earns ISO 50001 certification (cardio device manufacturing)

What: SMT obtained ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System certification — first domestic cardiovascular device maker in India to do so (facilities in Surat & Hyderabad).

Significance: Energy efficiency, sustainability in medical manufacturing and reduced operating costs.

UPSC relevance: Manufacturing standards, sustainability in industry.

Practice Q: How does ISO 50001 support sustainable industrial manufacturing in high‑tech sectors?