The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Bhopal Branch Office (BPBO), organized “Manak Mahotsav” on the occasion of World Standards Day 2026 at Hotel Radisson Blu, Bhopal, on 14 October 2026. The programme aimed to promote awareness about the importance of Indian Standards and highlight the role of standardization in advancing quality, safety, reliability and sustainable development.

The programme focused on the World Standards Day 2026 theme, “Shared Vision for a Better World: Spotlight on SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy,” and brought together representatives from industry, technical institutions and other stakeholders.

Representatives from various technical institutions and industries participated in the programme. The special guests included Dr. Sandesh Kumar Jain, Principal Director and Head, CIPET Bhopal; Dr. B. M. Nandede, Director, CFMTTI, Budhni; and Dr. A. K. Datta, Additional Director, CPRI Bhopal.

The programme commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp, followed by a welcome address by Shri Mohammad Rizwan, Scientist-E/Director & Head, BIS Bhopal Branch Office. A quality pledge was also administered to reinforce the commitment to quality and adherence to Indian Standards. Industry representatives and BIS licensees were felicitated during the programme.

Shri Mohammad Tausif, Scientist-E, BIS Bhopal, delivered a presentation on the World Standards Day theme and SNAP 2027–32. Shri Amit Kanojia of Adani Cement also delivered a presentation on the World Standards Day theme. Industry presentations were made by Shri Saurabh Bakshi, Quality Head, LAPP India Pvt. Ltd., and Shri Vishwanath Suresh Patil, DGM, Sintex Advanced Plastics Ltd., highlighting industry perspectives on quality and standardization.

The programme highlighted the importance of promoting affordable and clean energy, strengthening quality infrastructure and encouraging the adoption of Indian Standards across industries. Such initiatives foster dialogue and cooperation among industry, technical institutions and stakeholders engaged in standardization.

Through initiatives such as Manak Mahotsav, BIS Bhopal Branch Office seeks to strengthen quality consciousness among industries and stakeholders and promote safe, reliable and sustainable development through the effective implementation of Indian Standards.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Shri Ashutosh Rai, Deputy Director/Scientist-C, BIS Bhopal Branch Office.

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