 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 6: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Jammu and Kashmir Branch Office (JKBO) celebrated its 78th Foundation Day "Manak Carnival" at its JKBO Bari Brahmana, Jammu premises with great enthusiasm on 6th January 2025. The event featured a variety of engaging activities, including nukkad natak, poster-making competitions, Manak Geet performances, and speeches, highlighting the importance of standards in daily life.
Four schools from the region- PM Shri Govt Girls Higher Secondary School Reasi, Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School Kathua, Govt Girls Higher Secondary School Sunderbani, Rajouri and Govt Girls Higher Secondary School Samba actively participated in the celebrations, contributing to the vibrant atmosphere of the event.
Students showcased their creativity and understanding of the theme through performances, such as nukkad natak, painting, and impactful speeches, all centered around the importance of standardization in enhancing quality and sustainability in daily life and the students were felicitated for their participation and exceptional contributions during the event.
As a special initiative, the participating students were also taken on industrial visits to various manufacturing units in the region to gain practical insights into the role of standards in ensuring quality and safety.
Speaking on the occasion, the Joint Director, BIS-JKBO, Sh Pankaj Atri remarked, "We are delighted to celebrate our Foundation Day with the participation of these bright young minds. This event serves as a platform to create awareness among students about the significance of standardization and its transformative impact on society."
The event witnessed the presence of BIS JKBO officials, teachers, and students from the participating schools, fostering a collaborative and educational environment.
The Bureau of Indian Standards, Jammu and Kashmir Branch Office (BIS JKBO), is a regional office of India's National Standards Body, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). It plays a pivotal role in promoting Standardization, Hallmarking, and Conformity Assessment activities across Jammu and Kashmir, ensuring quality and reliability in products and services. |
