Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Jammu and Kashmir Branch Office (JKBO), successfully conducted a two-day Capacity Building Programme on Standardization at the Jammu and Kashmir Institute of Management, Public Administration and Rural Development (JK IMPARD).
The programme witnessed active participation from 22 officials representing two key departments of the Union Territory — Jal Shakti and Roads & Buildings (R&B).
The introductory session was conducted by BIS Resource Person, Umar Mukhtar, who briefed the participants about the importance of standards and the role of BIS in ensuring quality and safety across sectors.
The technical sessions were delivered by Shri Kamaljit Ghai, Resource Person, BIS-JKBO, who provided detailed insights into standard formulation, implementation mechanisms, and conformity assessment procedures relevant to the engineering and infrastructure sectors.
The two-day programme aimed to enhance awareness about the use of Indian Standards in public projects, promote quality infrastructure, and strengthen coordination between BIS and state departments in the effective implementation of standards.
Officials from both departments appreciated the initiative and emphasised the need for continued collaboration with BIS for promoting a culture of quality in government works.