Outline Major Updates Key Meetings, Events & Queries (Activity Tracker) Quarterly Report – Snap Shot Key Draft Standards Under Wide Circulation

Major Updates Generic: Government mandates Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for import of electronics and IT goods Government unveiled Draft National E-commerce policy aims to create a framework for achieving holistic growth of the e-commerce sector along with existing policies of Make in India and Digital India. Cabinet approves proposal to align with global trademark system Smart Cities: Government allocated INR 6,600 crore (€825 million) for the Smart Cities Mission for 2019-20, which is about 7% more as compared to INR 6,169 crore (about €770 million) for 2018-19. Electrical Equipment incl. Consumer Electronics: Union Cabinet approved new National Electronics Policy (NEP) 2019, which replaces NEP 2012 Cabinet approved measures to promote Hydro Power Sector Automotive: Government approved 2nd phase of FAME India scheme with total outlay of Rs. 10,000 Crores (about €1.25 billion) over the period of three years (i.e. from 2019-20 to 2021-22). Government approved the proposal for setting up a national mission on transformative mobility and battery storage, to drive clean, connected, shared, sustainable and holistic mobility initiatives ICT: Union Cabinet approved the National Policy on Software Products 2019 aiming to develop India as the global Software Product hub. Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC) has been asked to finalize standards for IoT/M2M as the country aspires to roll out 5G services at par with the rest of the world

Key Meetings 1 (3) Description Total Until now Last Qtr (Jan, Feb, March) External Meetings 309 17 Internal Meetings 137 13 Key Meetings 1 (3) Meeting with BIS : Conference call with the IRD officials of BIS on the BIS & CEN CENELEC MoU and to strengthen the ties between CCMC and BIS on International Cooperation. Conference call of the Electronics & IT - LITD 28 committee of the BIS on Active Assisted Living, to discuss and review the draft report on AAL paradigm. SESEI is promoting adoption of EN 301 549 in India. Meeting with CDOT officer and Chairman of BIS Smart City committee Chair to discuss the oneM2M Common Service Layer as a BIS Standard Meetings with DoT and other Government Bodies: Meeting with DDG of TEC, responsible for the subject of Green Telecom/Passport Program to discuss, status updates on Green Telecom in Europe. TEC Meeting for discussion on M2M/ IoT specifications of oneM2M as a National Standards 1st meeting of the Committee on Accessibility Standards for IT hardware & software to discuss and create a roadmap for accessibility standards for IT hardware & software and adoption of EN 301549.

Key Meetings 2 (3) Meetings with EU delegates, EU project officers & officials from EU delegation in India: Meeting with officer from Eurovent Certita Certification President to discuss the Indian scenario on testing and certification and assured to work with them to align the EN Standards as part of BIS Standard on HVAC. Meeting with Mr. Philip Grinsted, Advisor (Conformity Assessment & Accreditation), Global Project Quality Infrastructure - India, GIZ to discuss the priorities and activities of GIZ Project on Quality Infrastructure and project SESEI to identify possible areas of mutual interest and potential synergies. Meeting with Trade Counsellor of EU Delegation to India to discuss M2M+IoT forum, MTCTE framework of TEC & Security Workshop etc. Meeting with BSI to discuss status update around Cyber Security, Smart Cities, Consumer Protection, CITD Project and International Project, ITS & e-Mobility and Conformity assessment Meetings with Industry & Associations: Various meetings for the IoT India Congress 2019 preparation as SESEI will be chairing the session on Standards, Legal & Regulatory at the IoT Congress 2019. Meeting with Head Regulatory Telenor to discuss Data Privacy Act, e-Commerce Policy in India Meeting with Officer of m2m+iot forum to discuss concept for the next m2m+iot forum to be held later in 2019. Conference call between ETSI & CDOT to discuss the proposed workshop and tutorial around oneM2M in collaboration with EU-INDIA ICT Project on Standards Follow-up meeting on MCA ropeways organized by NITI Aayog. A detailed document was prepared by SESEI on the gaps identified in the BIS standards vis a vis the CEN standards

Key Meetings 3 (3) Meetings with Project Partners: Various catch up calls with Project Manager, CEN CENELEC to review the Project SESEI activities. Conference call meeting with Chair Smart Energy Group (SEG) to coordinate for making a presentation at the India Smart Utility Week on behalf of CEN CENELEC SESEI project review meeting with DG CEN CENELEC, during the meeting SESEI shared the achievements of SESEI 3 Steering Committee Meeting No. SC #9: held on 19th February 2019 at CCMC office, Brussels Meeting with CEN CLC Program Manager responsible for Automotive, Cable Ways to discuss the current state of Play on Standard around ITS and e-Mobility. SESEI also shared updates from India around ITS, e-Mobility Meeting with CEN CLC Program Manager responsible for Digital Transformation & AI: shared the latest status of 4 project identified as part of Strategy towards Digital transformation. Meeting with CEN CLC Program Manager responsible for e-Accessibility to discuss the latest update on e- Accessibility and design for all. SESEI also shared update on EN 301 549 adoption status in India. Meeting of CEN CLC Task Force India. SESEI joined the meeting for the Task Force, India and is supporting its objective and scope in India with BIS. Meeting with CEN CLC Program Manager responsible for Smart Cities, e-Accessibility, Cyber Security, Blockchain & AI to take a download on latest status of work around standardization in Europe Many more…

Events/Seminar/Workshop/Roundtable Description Total Until now Last Qtr (Jan, Feb, March) Events/Seminar/Workshop/Roundtable 162 8 Key Events SESEI attended business Seminar organized by CII during the visit of Prime Minister of Norway & Norway delegation IET IoT Congress Curtain Raiser: SESEI expert attended IET IoT congress Curtain Raiser as SESEI is responsible for the session on Standards, Legal & Regulatory at the IoT Congress 2019 India EU Stakeholders' Workshop on 5G Technology Landscape: SESEI expert gave a presentation on "Current Status of 5G Standardization“ in Europe. Conference on IoT Enabling Smart Infrastructure: SESEI attended conference as a speaker and shared a presentation on "M2M/IoT standardization & its role in smart cities - Global standardization overview". 6th edition of ‘India m2m + iot Forum’: SESEI as the Chair of the India m2m + iot Forum gave welcome address. 27th Convergence & 3rd IoT-Embedded Tech India expo 2019: SESEI expert chaired a session on the AI & IoT and moderated a session on " Demystifying the potential of Artificial Intelligence & IoT Day". India Smart Utility Week 2019. SESEI participated ISUW 2019 as a speaker and shared a presentation on behalf of the CEN CENELEC SEG Many More….

Key Queries Description Total Until now Last Qtr (Jan, Feb, March) No of Queries 213 13 Key Queries Addressed a query on trade-mark and identification mark on the product label: Barco NV Addressed a query regarding participation and contribution of European businesses/ companies towards the standards development activities in India and key areas to strengthen research cooperation between EU and India: European Commission Provided information on “Standardization ecosystem in India” and the role of Project SESEI: European Commission (EC) Provided information on “Standardization landscape for rail in India” to a report titled “EU Rail Supply Industry”: CEN-CENELEC Provided information on ETSI Standards related to Energy Efficiency: TEC Query regarding cyber security laws & Policy in India: ETSI Addressed a query regarding Standard Development Organizations (SDOs) which are formulating IoT standards in India: BIS Shared a complete list of ETSI standards related to wireless microphones: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Addressed a query regarding “cooperation in standardisation with India” in automotive sector: European Commission Many more…

Quarterly Report: Snap Shot 1 (4) Generic: Government mandated Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for import of electronics and IT goods. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has released a draft National E- commerce Policy with aims to create a framework for achieving holistic growth of the e-commerce sector Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the list of BIS standards applicable for components of solar PV applications. Cabinet approves proposal for accession of India to (a) The Nice Agreement, (b) The Vienna Agreement, (c) The Locarno Agreement BIS launches facility to view Indian Standards online free of cost, which are listed in various Quality Control orders as mandatory Department of Telecommunication (DoT has issued a Memorandum easing import norms for prototype, sample products and test and measurement equipment in license-exempt bands without the need of ‘equipment type approval (ETA)’. Smart Cities: Government has allocated INR 6,600 crore (€825 million) for the Smart Cities Mission for 2019-20. India has sought investments in smart cities from German companies

Quarterly Report: Snap Shot 2 (4) Electrical Equipment including Consumer Electronics Cabinet has approved National Policy on Electronics 2019, which was proposed by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) in 2018. Project SESEI drafted and released a sectorial report on Indian Electrical Equipment including Consumer Electronics sector covering sector profile, Industry trends & projections, key market players, new government policies and initiatives and standardization work. => Report & Presentation Government of India has approved a slew of measures including declaration of Large Hydropower Projects (HPO) as part of non-solar Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO). Office Memorandums (OMs)/Notifications: Government of India Guidelines for Procurement of aggregated Power of 2500 MW under Pilot Scheme-II for three years (covered under Medium Term). Notification for Quality Control Order on SPV Goods 2017. Modifications in Scheme for “Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Park Scheme. Office Memorandum (OM) on “Implementation of approved Models & Manufacturers of Solar PV Modules (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019”. Guidelines for enlistment under 'Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019 Quality Control Order on Solar Thermal Systems/ Devices/Components Goods.

Quarterly Report: Snap Shot 3 (4) Automotive: Government approved 2nd phase of FAME India scheme with total outlay of Rs. 10,000 Crores (about €1.25 billion) over the period of three years (i.e. from 2019-20 to 2021-22). Government approved the proposal for setting up a national mission on transformative mobility and battery storage, to drive clean, connected, shared, sustainable and holistic mobility initiatives Government of India has notified phased increase in basic custom duty on electric passenger vehicle to be assembled in India to 15% from April 2020 and 10% on imported lithium-ion cells by April 2021. Government's think-tank NITI Aayog has unveiled a Model Concession Agreement (MCA) for introducing electric buses for public transportation on PPP mode on operational expenditure (per km basis) model. Ministry notifications: Operational Guidelines for Delivery of Demand Incentive under FAME India Scheme: Phase – II Constitution of inter-ministerial panel for monitoring, sanctioning of projects under FAME II, aimed at incentivizing clean mobility Notification no. G.S.R 1229(E) regarding Braking requirement and electronic stability control. Notification no. G.S.R 1225(E) regarding seat dimensions, lamps for three wheelers and reverse parking system for M & N Category vehicles. Notification no. G.S.R 173(E) regarding Braking System and Anti-lock Braking System. Notification no. S.O 1018(E) regarding Motor Vehicles (High Security Registration Plates) Order, 2018. Notification no. G.S.R. 167(E) regarding Retro-fitment of hybrid electric system or electric kit to Motor Vehicles. Notification no. G.S.R 174(E) regarding Common Format for the Driving Licence and the Certificate of Registration.

Quarterly Report: Snap Shot 4 (4) ICT including services: Union Cabinet has approved the National Policy on Software Products 2019 to develop India as the global Software Product hub. Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC) has been asked to finalize standards for IoT/M2M as the country aspires to roll out 5G services at par with the rest of the world. Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has once again pushed back the deadline to begin domestic testing and certification of telecom equipment and mobile phones to August 1, 2019 SESEI Project office drafted and released a sectorial report on Indian ICT Sector covering the most important & significant IT and telecommunications sector profile, Industry trends & projections, key market players, new government policies and initiatives. => Report & Presentation White papers, Consultation papers, Recommendations released by TRAI and DoT TRAI’s Annual Report for the Year 2017-18 White paper on 'Enabling 5G in India' stating that 5G network is expected to be deployed in India along with the rest of the world by 2020 Recommendations on Methodology for levy of Spectrum Charges for provision of Satellite based Services using Gateway installed in India under 'sui-generis' category Consultation Paper on Review of Television Audience Measurement and Ratings in India. Consultation Paper on Review of Per Port Transaction Charge and Other Related Charges for Mobile Number Portability

Key Draft Standards 1(2) @ Electrical Equipment including Consumer Electronics ETD 12 (13580): Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use Part 2-20 : Particular Requirements For Laboratory Centrifuges ETD 08 (13520): High-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 1 Common specifications for alternating current switchgear and controlgear (first revision) ETD 31 (13574) : Low-voltage power supply devices, d.c. output - Performance characteristics  ETD 21 (12841) : Resistance welding equipment: Part 2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements ETD 19 (13777) : Standard Procedures for Measurement of Power Frequency Electric and Magnetic Fields From AC Power Lines  @ Automotive: At BIS: TED 27 (13009): Electric Power Train Vehicles — Measurement of net power and the maximum 30 minute power (Identical adoption of AIS 041:2015)  TED 27 (12990) : Electric Power Train Vehicles — Measurement of Electrical Energy Consumption (Identical adoption of AIS 039:2015)  TED 27 (12983) W : Battery operated vehicle – Requirements of traction batteries

Key Draft Standards 2(2) @Automotive At ARAI: @ ICT At BIS: At TSDSI Draft Amendment 9 to AIS 037 : Procedure for Type Approval and Establishing Conformity of Production for Safety Critical Draft AIS-157/ D0 /2019: Safety and procedural requirements for type approval of fuel cell vehicles @ ICT At BIS: LITD 19 (12309) ISO/IEC 19778-3:2015 : Information technology – Learning, education and training – collaborative technology – collaborative workplace – Part 3 : collaborative group data model  LITD 19 (12302) ISO/IEC 12785-1:2009 : Information technology – Learning, education and training – content packaging – Part 1: Information model LITD 17(13569) : Information Technology — Security Techniques — Information Security Controls for the Energy Utility Industry LITD 17(13571) : Information Technology — Security Techniques — Information Security For Supplier Relationships — Part 4: Guidelines for security of Cloud Services LITD 19 (13744) : Information technology for learning, education and training- Languages accessibility and human interface equivalencies (HIEs) in e-learning applications—part 1: Framework and reference model for semantic interoperability. At TSDSI 3 New Item proposals, 1 Study item and 14 SWIP (Study Work Item Proposal) under review: TSDSI

Planned Activities for Next Quarters Monthly Activity Tracker, Draft Standards under WC, Bi-Weekly News/Policy Preparation for the Steering Committee SC# 10 Finalization of Final Report. Continue working on priority topics of ICT - 5G, M2M/IoT, Electrical Equipment incl. Consumer Electronics - CRO/CRS and Smart Energy, Smart Cities, Automotive - ITS, eMobility, & any other new areas such as Ropeways, Circular Economy etc. Follow-up and closure of CEN CENELEC & ETSI MoU with BIS Closure and signing of the COAI-ETSI MoU Participation in the important conferences and events. Closure of Regulatory and financial compliances for the Project SESEI

(Seconded European Standardization Expert in India) Dinesh Chand Sharma (Seconded European Standardization Expert in India) Director – Standardization & Public Policy SESEI C/O EBTC, DLTA Complex, Gate No 3, 1st Floor, 1, Africa Avenue, New Delhi 110029 Mobile: +91 9810079461, Tel: +91 11 3352 1525, dinesh.chand.sharma@sesei.eu www.sesei.eu  www.sesei.in