BIS-JKBO conducts Sensitization Prog at G’bal

Ganderbal: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Jammu and Kashmir Branch Office on Saturday organized a Sensitization programme for the District Level Officers of Ganderbal district in the Conference Hall of Mini Secretariat, here.
The objective of the programme was to develop better understanding and insights of standard formulation, use of Indian Standards and to promote procurement of ISI Marked Products by Government Offices. The programme was chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Ganderbal, Mehraj Ud Din Shah.
Addressing the participants, the ADC said that standardization is of utmost importance for development. He praised the BIS care app and other initiatives taken by BIS for the development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods.
Speaking on the occasion, Pankaj Atri, Joint Director BIS-JKBO gave a detailed presentation on department specific standards, Standards Formulation, Product Certification, Hallmarking and Compulsory Registration Scheme.
He demonstrated the ‘Know Your Standards’ portal of BIS through which standards can be easily located and downloaded free of cost. He also demonstrated manakonline portal and BIS Care App through examples to check authenticity of ISI marked products and Hallmarked jewellery and complaints can also be registered.
The BIS Officers also highlighted various initiatives of the BIS in bringing quality products to the customers. He said that the aim and objective of the programme is to inform the Heads of Departments in the district about the Quality checks of the standard products and laws to control the substandard products in the market.
He also gave awareness to the gathering about ISI mark and Hallmark and how to frame specifications for various departmental tenders and GeM portal.
The programme was attended by SDM Kangan, GM DIC besides other district and sectoral officers of the district.