Sri Vijaya Puram, November 10 (PIB) The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Chennai Branch Office, in collaboration with the Directorate of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (CS&CA), Andaman & Nicobar Administration, organised a two-day workshop/seminar on standardisation on November 4 and 5, at the Directorate of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Sri Vijaya Puram.
The programme was conducted with the objective of creating awareness about the importance of Indian Standards, quality, safety, standardisation and consumer protection among students, government officials and industrial personnel.
The first day’s workshop was organised for students and academic participants, with around 50 students participating in the programme. Mr. Sai Chandra, Scientist-C/DD, BIS Chennai Branch Office, welcomed the participants and briefed them on the objectives of the workshop.
The Director, Directorate of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (CS&CA), Andaman & Nicobar Administration, inaugurated the programme and highlighted the importance of quality consciousness and standardisation among students and the younger generation.
Mr. Pakki Balu, Scientist-C/DD, BIS Chennai Branch Office, delivered the technical session, covering the role of BIS in formulating Indian Standards, product quality, safety, certification and the significance of standards in everyday life.
The session also highlighted BIS’s initiatives for promoting standards awareness among students through BIS Standards Clubs, including their activities such as awareness programmes, quizzes, poster-making competitions, standardisation-related projects and other student engagement activities. The importance of developing quality-conscious and responsible future consumers was also emphasised.
The second day’s morning session was organised for government officials of the Directorate of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (CS&CA), with approximately 75 officials participating.
Mr. Sai Chandra, Scientist-C/DD, BIS Chennai Branch Office, welcomed the participants. Mr. Rajesh Kumar, Deputy Director, Directorate of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (CS&CA), Andaman & Nicobar Administration, inaugurated the session and emphasised the relevance of Indian Standards in government functioning, public service delivery and consumer protection.
Mr. Sai Chandra and Mr. Pakki Balu, Scientist-C/DD, BIS Chennai Branch Office, jointly conducted the technical sessions, explaining the role and functions of BIS, the importance of Indian Standards, BIS certification schemes, quality assurance and the significance of standardisation in ensuring the safety and reliability of products and services. The sessions also highlighted opportunities for collaboration between BIS and government departments in promoting quality and standards awareness.
An additional workshop was conducted on the afternoon of November 5 for industrial personnel, with around 25 participants attending. Mr. Pakki Balu, Scientist-C/DD, BIS Chennai Branch Office, conducted the session and provided insights into the importance of adopting relevant Indian Standards in industrial operations, quality management, product conformity, BIS certification and the benefits of standardisation in enhancing product quality, safety and competitiveness.
The two-day programme witnessed the participation of approximately 150 people, comprising students, government officials and industrial representatives.
Through these workshops, the BIS Chennai Branch Office reaffirmed its commitment to extending standards awareness and promoting a culture of quality, safety and standardisation among academic institutions, government departments and industries in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The programme also provided an opportunity to strengthen institutional collaboration between BIS and the Andaman & Nicobar Administration for the wider dissemination and implementation of Indian Standards, a press release from the BIS said.
