 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 7: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) - Jammu and Kashmir Branch Office (JKBO) celebrated "Manak Mahotsava" on the occasion of World Standards Day, themed "Shared Vision for a Better World," in collaboration with Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jalandhar. World Standards Day is celebrated annually on 14 October by member countries of the IEC, ISO, and ITU to honor the collaborative efforts of experts who develop standards.
The event was graced by Sh. Pramod Kumar Tiwari, IAS, Director General of BIS, who delivered his opening remarks via video conference. He encouraged students and faculty to embrace the research and development revolution initiated by BIS and announced BIS's support for technical literature on standardization publications.
Prof. Ajay Bansal, Hon'ble Registrar of NIT Jalandhar, was the Chief Guest, and Sh. Rajeev P, Deputy Director General North, BIS, attended as the guest of honor. The program saw participation from over 400 students and faculty members from NIT Jalandhar, along with over 100 participants from various industries in Jalandhar.
Tilak Raj, Director, and Head of Jammu Kashmir Branch Office, initiated the program, marking the first time Manak Mahotsav was celebrated in Jalandhar. The event featured 12 stalls showcasing diverse projects developed by NIT Jalandhar students, as well as prototypes displayed by leading Jalandhar industries, including Kalsi Metal Works Pvt Ltd, Speedway Tyres, Fine Switchgear, and Verka Milk Products. The student projects spanned fields from textile engineering to IT system development, and awards were presented to encourage student participants.
The event began with the rendition of the Manak Geet of the BIS, followed by student performances in the form of classical dance and Nukkad Natak (street play). The BIS Standard Club students from GSS Maqsudan and Noorpur also presented a skit on consumer awareness.
The aim of the event was to raise awareness among stakeholders, including regulators, industry, academia, R&D institutions, and consumers, about their roles in realizing the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Standards play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and functionality of products and services in our daily lives.
During the event, an MoU was signed between BIS and NIT Jalandhar to strengthen cooperation in the field of standardization. The chief guest, Prof. Ajay Bansal, emphasized the importance of standards in product development and academics in colleges.
BIS JKBO also honored long-standing licensees of the region and awarded BIS Certification Licenses to new licensees. Sh. Pankaj Atri, Joint Director, BIS, emphasized the need for a sustainable approach in daily activities. Resource persons who assist BIS in promoting the concept of BIS Standards Clubs in schools and colleges in the region were also felicitated. |
