SESEI

The Seconded European Standardization Expert in India (SESEI) project was launched in March 2013 with the overarching goal of raising awareness of the European Standardization System, its values, and strategic benefits within India.

The project is a collaborative initiative, supported and operated by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC), and the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), along with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Partnership (DG INTPA) and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

The main objectives of the Project are:

• Enhance the visibility of European Standardization Organizations (ESOs) in India.
• Strengthen cooperation between India and Europe on standards, technical regulations, and policy frameworks.
• Support European and Indian companies in resolving standardization-related challenges that may impede market access.

The sixth phase of the SESEI Project VI, commenced from August 2024 and is valid until July 2027.  For this phase, priority areas have been carefully identified to align with the evolving strategic goals of EU–India cooperation, particularly under the framework of the EU–India Trade and Technology Council (TTC).

These focus areas aim to strengthen the alignment of Indian standards with International/European standards, especially in sectors of mutual interest and strategic importance. The key priority areas are categorized as:

• Digitization: Smart Cities/Urban Development, ITS, Services, High Performance Computing (HPC), Quantum Technologies, Smart Grid/Meter, Consumer Electronics, digital connectivity, Artificial Intelligence, 5G/6G, Open RAN, M2M/IoT (Cyber-Physical Systems), DECT, Data Privacy, Satellite Communication, Digital India, e-Health, Blockchain, Digital Services, Digital Signature, Smart Manufacturing, e-Accessibility, semiconductors, cloud systems, cybersecurity, digital skills, digital platforms including Research and Innovation etc.
• Green & Clean technologies: Clean Energy, Energy Efficiency (Green ICT), Environment, Circular Economy including Resource Efficiency, Waste Management, Material Efficiency, Weather Extremes & Climate Modelling, Sustainability (SDGs), Energy storage technologies, Next generation solar cell, Electric mobility; Emission, Green Hydrogen, Advanced biofuels including Research and Innovation etc.