Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) – Jammu and Kashmir Branch Office (JKBO) on Saturday organized “Manak Mahotsava” to celebrate the World Standards Day “Shared Vision for a Better World” at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar.
The function 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’.
Director School Education 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 in the mega event. Dr. Chilaka Ranga, Dr. Iqra Altaf were the coordinators of the program from NIT Srinagar.
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. They help to ensure that the products and services we use are safe, reliable, and efficient, he said.
“They also promote interoperability and sustainability across various industries, ultimately benefiting consumers and businesses worldwide,” Prof. Yedla said. They help to ensure that the products and services we use are safe, reliable, and efficient. It promotes interoperability and sustainability across various industries, ultimately benefiting consumers and businesses worldwide,” Prof. Yedla said.
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,” the Director NIT Srinagar said. Prof. Yedla said NIT Srinagar is committed to promoting the culture of standardization among its students and faculty.
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 Manak Mahotsav has been reshaped with the involvement of Industries and students. 10 stalls were established showcasing different projects by students of NIT Srinagar and Prototypes being displayed by leading Industries of the Kashmir Valley.
Director NIT Srinagar Prof. Yedla and Tilak Raj visited the stalls and some of the notable projects were been discussed.
One project is on Robotics where hand movement is replicated by robotic arm moved as desired. Second project measured the stress inhibitors in the plant through technology. Third is Physiotherapeutic used of wheel chair helping the disabled person and relieve him from pain and other issues. Fourth project is on Solar dryness and help to eliminate the humidity more than 98 % without using electricity. The all projects well acclaimed by the team. The fifth project was research on the insulating oils used in transformers in the colder areas.
The stalls of Industries were also there such as Kashmir Hallmarking and Assaying Centre stall displaying benefit of HUID and Hallmarking. TRUMBOO cement and KHYBER Cement presented their plant details and cement manufacturing process. Alba Electricals displays the Electric Transformer prototype and make understand students for the workability. Also, the stall from FIL Industries displays the Packaged drinking details.
The program started with the Manak Geet of the BIS and the performance of the students in the form of Classical Dance and Nukkad Natak.
