Bureau of Indian Standards is a statutory body functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India. It operates various schemes like Product Certification (ISI mark), Management Systems Certification, Hall Marking of Gold and Silver Jewellery/Artefacts and Laboratory Services for the benefit of the industry and in turn aiming at consumer protection.
Bureau of Indian Standards, Chennai Branch Office conducted a two day Standards Club, Mentors Training Programme during 17 & 18 Dec 2024 at Bureau of Indian Standards, Southern Regional Office, Chennai. Around 39 Mentors from various schools/colleges participated in the training Programme.
Smt Dr Meenakshi Ganesan Scientist- G & Deputy Director General inaugurated the Mentors Training Programme. During her speech she mentioned that “Children are the future and form the foundation on which strong, vibrant and dynamic Nation is built. The values children are exposed to in their formative years get inculcated in their young minds and serve as a force multiplier that has the capacity to transform the future of a Nation. Quality consciousness, based on Standardization is one of the pillars of accelerated economic development and priming students to appreciate the significance of quality, Standards and Standardization can serve as a catalyst to improve social awareness on these subjects.
Smt.G Bhavani, Scientist-F/ Senior Director & Head (Chennai Branch Office), BIS has given welcome address and explained the Programme Objectives. She said,” The Objective of this programme is to impart knowledge to the Mentors with a motive to reorient attitudes of young generation for students’ growth and National Interest; to inculcate standards culture and to sensitize the students on impact of standards on life and society; to help students select a career in the industry to enable and appreciate the importance of National and International standards and encourage them to take participation in Standardization work”.
She also added that BIS with a intend to support such activities has formed Standards Clubs in Schools and Colleges by providing learning opportunities to young talents in the field of quality and Standardization. The Officiated Teacher/Mentor of the educational Institution will serve as beacons of light, guiding and motivating students to channelize their creativity and enhancing scientific temperament.
The Mentors Training Programme sessions were conducted by Shri. Jeevanantham, Scientist - D / Joint Director & Shri. Arun Pucchakayala, Scientist - D /Director, Chennai Branch Office of BIS.