About The Event
Date – 11th October 2023
Kalinga University celebrated a significant milestone on 11th October 2023, by the inauguration of the Standard Club of Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) and launched the Youth to Youth Connect Program at Kalinga University, Raipur.
The ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of Chief Guests Mr. Prabhunath Yadav (Scientist D and Joint Director, BIS Raipur) and Mrs. Priyanka Mehra (Scientist D, BIS Raipur). Dr. R. Sridhar, Vice Chancellor of Kalinga University, Dr. Byju John, Director General, Dr. C.P. Jawahar, Dean Faculty of Technology, Dr. V.C. Jha, Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering and Dr. Swapnil Jain, Associate Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Program Coordinator; faculty members from various departments, and students of Kalinga University were also in attendance.
During the event, Mr. Prabhunath Yadav, Dr. Byju John, and Dr. R. Sridhar shared their insights on the significance of the Bureau of Indian Standards. They emphasized the importance of standardization in daily life products and commended the students for becoming a part of the Youth to Youth Connect Program, which is a part of the campaigning program of the Bureau of Indian Standards.
The Youth to Youth Connect Program being organized from 9th to 14th October, aims to raise awareness about the critical role of BIS in ensuring the quality and safety of products used by the public. The students voluntarily became members of the Standard Club, taking the initiative to spread knowledge about the importance of standardization.
The Dean Faculty of Technology, Dr. C.P. Jawahar, expressed his gratitude to all the dignitaries present and thanked the Department of Mechanical Engineering for successfully conducting the event. He also congratulated the students who voluntarily became members of the Standard Club, commending their commitment to the cause.
This partnership between Kalinga University and the Bureau of Indian Standard marks a significant step towards fostering a culture of quality and safety in daily life products among the youth, paving the way for a better and safer future.
