The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on Monday celebrated its 78th Foundation Day with discussions and technical sessions on the implementation of sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Addressing the gathering, Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry President N. Jegatheesan spoke about the role of BIS in maintaining product quality and consumer safety and said that programs to keep retailers and manufacturers up to date with the latest developments.
Senior Director and Director of BIS Madurai, SD Dayanand, in his welcome address, spoke about the main objective of the programme. He summarized the history of the BIS and its evolution over the years.
After the inaugural session, a technical session was held with presentations on various topics such as ‘Growing sustainably with continuous quality in products, processes and people’, ‘Implementation of the SDGs in the Industrial Sector’, ‘Quality and Sustainability in the Manufacturing Industry’. Pulp and Paper Industry’ and ‘Energy saving methods for Sustainable Development’.
BIS Deputy Director Madurai Hemalatha P. Panicker gave a presentation on the activities of BIS and the role of industries as major stakeholders. He also spoke about how industries can contribute to formulating Indian standards that are acceptable to a large number of nations, which in turn will facilitate the country’s international trade.
BIS Deputy Director Madurai A. Arivazhagan proposed a vote of thanks. More than 200 people representing various industries, laboratories and industrial associations participated in the event. At the event, participants took the BIS oath, “High quality Pledge.”
Published – January 6, 2025 07:54 pm IST
