BIS observes ‘WorldStandards Day’ with zeal

 

 

 

BUREAU of Indian Standards (BIS),Nagpurbranchobserved ‘World Standards Day 2024’ with great zeal on Monday at Radisson Blu Hotel. On the occasion, a seminar wasconductedunder theguidance of Hemant Ade, Director, BIS Nagpur. Ade, in his inaugural speech said that the day honour the efforts of thousands of experts who developed standards in fostering excellence, innovation and quality across all sectors.

 

The event also highlights the importance of standardisation in driving sustainable development goals and economic growth both in India and globally. The theme of World Standards Day 2024 is ‘Shared vision for a better world’.“This yearit focused on promoting awareness about the role standards in ensuring safety,quality andinnovations in various industries contributing to national development goals,” he added. Aanchal Sood Goyal, Additional Commissioner, NMC was the chief guest of the programme.Shesaid that there is need of positive dialogue betweenindustryandscientific community so that we can come up with better solutions for sustainable future growth”. Also,atechnical sessionwas conductedinwhich the speakersincludedTusharJoshi,Chief Architect, Persistent Systems Ltd, Nagpur; Rajeev Aggrawal, Adj.Professor, IndianInstitute of Management, Nagpur; Dr Bina Shinde, GM, Ultratech Cement Ltd, Chandrapur and Dr SureshPalla,AGM;Vishwas KambleofHindalcoIndustries Ltd, Mouda, Subbaraidu Ayyagari, Unit Head Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd, Chandrapur and Sandesh Gokanwar, Joint Director, BIS, Nagpur.