Excelsior Correspondent
GANDERBAL, Jan 28: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Jammu and Kashmir Branch Office organized a sensitization programme for the District Level Officers (DLOs) of Ganderbal here today.
As per a statement, the objective of the programme was to develop better understanding and insights of standard formulation, use of Indian Standards and to promote procurement of ISI marked products by Government offices.
Addressing the participants, the ADC Ganderbal, Mehraj Ud Din Shah said that standardization is of utmost importance for development. He praised the BIS care app and other initiatives taken by BIS for the development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods.
Pankaj Atri, Joint Director BIS-JKBO gave detailed presentation on department specific standards, standards formulation, product certification, hallmarking and compulsory registration scheme. He demonstrated “Know Your Standards” portal of BIS through which standards can be easily located and downloaded free of cost.
The BIS Officers also highlighted various initiatives of the BIS in bringing quality products to the customers.
The programme was attended by more than 20 district and sectoral officers of the district.
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