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.
Bureau of Indian Standards, Chennai Branch Office is conducting a two-day Residential training programme on "Learning Science via Standards" at Raj Park Hotel, Chennai on 22 & 23 July 2024 for Science Teachers who are currently mentoring Standards Clubs or are likely to become mentors of Standards Clubs.
Smt.G.Bhavani, Scientist-F/Director &Head (Chennai Branch Office) welcomed the participants. She informed that Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has been mandated to formulate national standards as well as promote use of these standards among various stakeholders. In pursuit of this mandate, academia has been identified as an important stakeholder as the knowledge of quality and standards is of immense value to the students to seamlessly join the quality ecosystem in near future on completion of academic sessions. Smt.G.Bhavani also added that one of the most visible and vibrant engagement with academia is in the form of creation of Standards Clubs in schools and colleges across India. These Clubs provide a platform for the students to explore the world of standards for enhancing their knowledge through interactive and competitive means. "Learning Science via Standards" Programme is for Science Teachers who are currently mentoring Standards Clubs or are likely to become mentors of Standards Clubs.
Shri USP Yadav, Scientist-G & Deputy Director General (Southern Region) while explaining the Programme Objectives informed that "Learning Science via Standards" is another initiative of BIS which aims to promote scientific knowledge and understanding among students through the concepts of quality and standards. Under this initiative, BIS is developing Lesson Plans focusing on its practical applications of scientific laws and principles as demonstrated through commonly used day-today products. Due to the very nature of their presentations, these Lesson Plans serve to supplement the knowledge on science subjects taught as part of regular course curriculum. He also added that these training will be imparted through brief presentations on overview on BIS activities covering Standardization, Certification Schemes, Testing, Training and Standards Promotion activities with focus on engagement with academia including genesis of Standards Club activities therein. Participants will also be familiarized with features of BIS website, e-BIS, Care App and Manak Rath – the Online Exchange Forum for accessing and using the information related to quality, standards, detailed presentations on 4 to 5 Lesson Plans on identified subjects for elaborating the scientific laws & principles with ample examples from products of day to- day life and their relationship with quality and standards.
Smt K Sasikala, Joint Director (NSS), Director of School Education, Government of Tamilnadu is expected to attend the Training Programme and deliver Special Address during 22-23 July 2023.
The various training Sessions for this two day training programme on "Learning Science via Standards" will be handled by Shri. Dhinesh Rajagopalan L Scientist – C ; Shri. Gowththam B.J Scientist – D; Shri. Arun Pucchakayala Scientist – D, Shri. Jeevanandam, Scientist – D and Shri. Sreejith Mohan J, Scientist – D
Around 70 Science Teachers from 40 Schools are attending the Training Programme.
The Programme will end on 23 July 2023 evening.