Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 28: Department of Civil Engineering, YCET today held an extension lecture on "Educational Utilization of Standards" for the students of 6th sem, Civil Engineering. The eminent speakers were Praveen Khanna, Director BIS Jammu & Er Milind Gupta, Scientist 'B', BIS New Delhi (M.Tech, Structural Engg.-IIT Kharagpur). ER Rajnish Magotra (HOD Civil) welcomed the guests & said that the event was organized with the belief that 'Standards' benefit everybody but their benefits often remain hidden. The event started with lamp lighting ceremony.
During the lecture, Praveen highlighted the various activities of BIS, including formulation of Indian Standards (ISs), Product Certification (ISI Mark), Hallmarking of Gold, Laboratory Testing etc.
He also threw light on the new areas for Standardization under consideration, such as Microfine Cement, GGBS etc. He extended the talk by elaborating the modifications of Standards, particularly in the field of Civil Engineering.
ER. Indu Lidoo (COD, Civil Engg.) took the opportunity to thank the guests & present on the occasion were Dr. Arvind Dewangan (Director), Er B R Verma (Chief Coordinator), HODs of other Departments & faculty members. |
