India, May 21 -- Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said the Government has strengthened India's legal metrology verification infrastructure and emphasised the importance of accurate measurement.

According to an official statement, the Department of Consumer Affairs on Wednesday commemorated World Metrology Day 2026, marking the 151st anniversary of the historic Metre Convention signed in Paris on May 20, 1875.

The theme of this year's World Metrology Day is "Metrology: Building Trust in Policy Making". Joshi, in his virtual address, highlighted the vital role of metrology in ensuring fairness, consumer protection, scientific reliability and transparent governance.

Referring to this year's theme, the minister...