Bureau of Indian Standards, the National Standards Body of India is a statutory body functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India. It operates various schemes like Product Certification (ISI mark), Management Systems Certification, Hall Marking of Gold and Silver Jewellery/Artefacts and Laboratory Services for the benefit of the industry and in turn aiming at consumer protection.

Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, Anna University conducted a conclave at TAG Auditorium, Anna University,Chennai Today 26 April 2024.

Dr.R.Velraj, Vice Chancellor - Anna University; Dr.Vikram Kapoor IAS,Additional Chief Secretary & Director -Anna Administrative Staff College; Thiru Kaoru Sriraishi, Director General, Japan External Trada Organization; Dr.GS Mahalakshmi, Director I/C, Centre of Entrepreneurship Development - Anna University addressed the participants.

   

During the conclave, as an important event, 39 Standards Clubs of Various Departments under Anna University were inaugurated by BIS. Smt.G.Bhavani, Scientist-E/Director & Head (Chennai Branch Office) & Shri Dinesh Rajagopalan, Scientist-C from BIS were present at this occasion and inaugurated the standards clubs.

BIS has taken the initiative of creating Standards Clubs in educational institutions comprising teachers and students as members. Through a variety of activities under these Clubs, young talents get learning opportunities in the field of quality and standardization.

Teachers have an important role in the activities of the Clubs and would serve as beacons of light, guiding and motivating students to channelize their creativity and enhance their scientific temperament. The Standards Clubs have already garnered prominence and are being enthusiastically promoted by educational institutions to supplement and improve the schooling experience of students and provide opportunities to better their professional and personal growth.

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