The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar organised a one-day workshop on Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) awareness, focusing on “Promoting Quality and Safety in Everyday Products.”Held under the BIS ECE Student Chapter, the workshop aimed to sensitise students to the importance of standards, their development, and their application in engineering and daily life.
The programme was coordinated by Dr. Ashok Kumar, BIS ECE Student Mentor, under the guidance of Head of Department Dr. Gh. Rasool Begh. Key organisational support was also provided by Dr. Iqra Altaf Gilani, Nodal Officer (BIS NIT Srinagar), and Sumit Kashyap, Consultant–Standardisation, along with student coordinators.
Scientists ‘E’ from BIS, Devansh Deolkar and Ashish Tiwari, attended as Guests of Honour and delivered an interactive session highlighting the role of standards in ensuring product quality and safety. They also elaborated on BIS functions, including standard formulation, product certification, and compulsory registration schemes.
The session placed special emphasis on the ECE domain, covering areas such as SCADA systems, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), communication technologies, system security, and electronic applications. Participants were also introduced to the role of LITDC and its sectional committees in shaping technical standards.
In his message, Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Binod Kumar Kanaujia, stressed the need to integrate standardisation into technical education, stating that awareness of BIS standards is essential for ensuring quality, reliability, and safety in product design and innovation.
Institute Registrar Prof. Atikur Rehman said fostering a culture of standardisation among students is vital for producing industry-ready professionals. “Understanding quality benchmarks and compliance frameworks enhances technical competence and enables young engineers to contribute effectively to innovation, safety, and sustainable development,” he said.
The workshop concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, where students engaged on topics related to standardisation processes, certification procedures, and career opportunities in BIS and allied sectors.
The event was supported by student coordinators Harshita Pratihar, Anser Choudhary, Lakshya Mohtra, and Avantika Choudhary, who ensured its smooth conduct.
