 Early Times Report
Rajouri, July 31: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), through its Jammu and Kashmir Branch Office (JKBO), under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India, successfully organized a two-day residential training program on 30–31 July 2025 at Aashirwad Hotel, Rajouri. The training program was conducted for mentors of 30 BIS Standards Clubs and one additional science teacher from each school in the Rajouri and Poonch districts, with more than 50 participants attending the event. The program was inaugurated by Sh. Mohd. Iqbal, Chief Education Officer, J&K School Education Department, Rajouri, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. He appreciated the initiative of BIS in conducting such a meaningful training program in a remote region like Rajouri and emphasized that hosting a capacity-building event of this scale in this far-flung area is a significant achievement. Welcoming the participants, Sh. Ashish Kumar Dwivedi, Standard Promotion Officer, BIS JKBO, underlined the importance of the Learning Science via Standards (LSVS) initiative and its integration into the school curriculum. He highlighted how this program connects theoretical science with its real-life applications and urged educators to adopt this approach to make science education more interactive and impactful. He also explained the objectives and operational requirements of BIS Standards Clubs and briefed participants on various BIS initiatives undertaken in Rajouri and Poonch districts. The technical sessions were led by Sh. Rajeev Pandita, who served as a key resource person. He delivered a comprehensive presentation on BIS’s functions, including standardization, product certification, laboratory testing, and quality control training—giving participants valuable insights into BIS’s role in enhancing consumer safety and industrial quality. |
