
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 30: The Manak Conclave for Stakeholder Engagement organised by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Jammu & Kashmir Branch Office (JKBO) was held at The Maya Hotel, Jalandhar, today.
The function witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 100 stakeholders, including representatives from industry associations, academia and Standard Club students.
The conclave aimed to foster dialogue on standardization, quality control and industrial development in Jalandhar, reinforcing BIS’s commitment to promoting a culture of quality and excellence.
The event was graced by Chief Guest, Raman Bedi, Dean (Academic Affairs), NIT Jalandhar, while Sanjeev Katoch, Director, IAHT Jalandhar was the special guest and Gurmeet Kaur, Functional Manager, DIC Jalandhar was the guest of honour.
The event showcased vibrant cultural performances, including Manak Geet, Skit, Nukkad-Natak and Gidda dance, presented by five Standard Club students from Jalandhar.
The conclave also recognized the contributions of industries and Standard Clubs in promoting standards awareness:
Earlier, ten industries were awarded for their support in conducting exposure visits for Standard Club students.
As a token of appreciation, felicitation and awards were presented to industry representatives and mentors by Tilak Raj, Director, BIS-JKBO, recognizing their contributions towards quality and standardization.
The conclave was coordinated by Ashish Kumar Dwivedi, Standard Promotion Officer, BIS-JKBO and Sanjiwan Singh Dadhwal.