Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Oct 14: On the occasion of World Standards Day, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) – Jammu and Kashmir Branch Office organized “Manak Mahotsav” here today.
In this regard a function was organised at NIT Srinagar, which was presided over virtually by Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta who was Chief Guest on the occasion, while Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Sudhakar Yedla was ‘Guest of Honour’.
In his key speech, Chief Secretary J&K, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta emphasized the importance of sustainability in our daily lives. It is not always essential for significant decisions to be made at higher levels of government, as each individual can play a pivotal role in shaping a better tomorrow through their actions, he said.
On the occasion, Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Sudhakar Yedla said standards play a vital role in our daily lives as they help to ensure that the products and services we use are safe, reliable, and efficient.”
He said this year’s theme for World Standards Day is “A Shared Vision for a Better World.”
It reflects the importance of standards in addressing global challenges such as climate change, poverty, and inequality. “Standards can help us to build a more sustainable, equitable, and inclusive world for all,” he said.
The program was attended by more than 300 students of NIT Srinagar, Govt. Model Higher Secondary School Shadipora, Bandipora, Govt. Model Higher Secondary School Gadakhud Sonawari, Bandipora, Govt. Unani Medical College Ganderbal. Faculty members from NIT Srinagar along with more than 100 participants from various Industries, standards club mentors of the Kashmir valley also attended the event.
The aim of this event was to create awareness among the stakeholders including Regulators, Industry, Academia, R&D Institutions, and Consumers on their roles in realizing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations to promote prosperity while protecting the planet, for achieving the same by 2030.
DSE Kashmir Tassaduq Hussain Mir, Hameeda Akhtar- GM DIC, Tilak Raj Director and Head of BIS Jammu Kashmir Branch, Pankaj Atri- Joint Director BIS, Rouf Rehman, Joint Director, SE, Kashmir, Dean FW NIT Srinagar, Prof. G.A Harmain, Dean AA Dr. Mohammad Shafi Mir- Dean A&IA, Prof. Nazir Ahmad Sheikh- Dean P&D Dr. J. A. Bhat among other dignitaries were present during the event.
Dr. Chilaka Ranga, Dr.Iqra Altaf were the coordinators of the program from NIT Srinagar.
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