Srinagar :The Computer Science and Engineering Department at National Institute of Technology Srinagar will host the “BIS – FOSS NIT Srinagar – Open Standard Summit” on March 14 (Saturday), bringing together experts from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), industry professionals and students to deliberate on the role of open standards and open-source technologies in India’s digital ecosystem.
The event is being organised in collaboration with the institute’s FOSS Club will feature technical talks, a hackathon and hands-on activities aimed at familiarising students with national standards frameworks and the evolving architecture of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). According to organisers, experts from BIS and industry will deliver sessions on India’s Digital Public Infrastructure, open standards and enterprise Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS), highlighting how standards-based frameworks can strengthen interoperability, cybersecurity and scalability in digital platforms.
The summit will also feature a talk by S. Yasser Kazmi, founder of MYASA Network Solutions, who is expected to share insights on the evolution of internet and communication technologies in Jammu and Kashmir and the importance of adopting global technology standards.
The organisers said interactions with industry practitioners and standards experts will give students insights into technology-led innovation, quality certification frameworks and the growing relevance of open standards in India’s digital economy.
A key highlight of the summit will be the “Standard-a-thon” hackathon, where students will work in teams to develop innovative applications focused on verification of ISI certification marks. The challenge aims to encourage technology-driven solutions that improve consumer awareness, product authenticity verification and compliance monitoring.
Organisers said the winners of the hackathon will be awarded cash prizes to recognise innovative ideas and encourage student participation in standards-related technological development.
Participants will also take part in a Draft Standards Preparation Activity, simulating the process through which national standards are formulated. Students will draft proposed BIS standards for assigned products or problem statements, offering them practical exposure to how quality benchmarks are developed and implemented.
