IIT Roorkee to Establish Standards Clubs Across 14 Departments with BIS Partnership

IIT Roorkee has become the first IIT to establish Standards Clubs across 14 departments in collaboration with BIS, fostering a culture of quality, safety, and standardization in engineering education.

IIT Roorkee to Establish Standards Clubs

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has become the first IIT to establish Standards Clubs across 14 departments in collaboration with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). This initiative aims to foster a culture of quality, safety, and standardization in engineering and technology education, equipping students with valuable insights into national and international standardization frameworks. Pramod Kumar Tiwari, IAS, Director General of BIS, will inaugurate these 14 Standards Clubs at IIT Roorkee on February 27, 2025.

On December 10, 2024, BIS officials visited IIT Roorkee to engage with students and mentors, offering valuable insights into the role of standardization in research, academia, and industry. The Standards Clubs will conduct workshops, technical sessions, and hands-on projects, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to actively contribute to the field of standardization.

Uniting Departments to Drive Innovation in Standardisation

The initiative brings together 14 diverse departments at IIT Roorkee, including Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Earthquake Engineering, Earth Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Water Resources Development and Management, Design, Chemical Engineering, Polymer and Process Engineering, Hydro and Renewable Energy (HRED), and Computer Science and Engineering. By fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, this effort will broaden the scope and impact of standardization across multiple domains.

Prof. Kamal Kishore Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee, lauded the initiative, stating, "Being the first IIT to establish Standards Clubs across 14 departments underscores IIT Roorkee's commitment to excellence in education and research. This initiative will not only equip students with industry-relevant skills but also strengthen India's position in global standardization efforts."

Prof. Deepak Khare, BIS Chair Professor & Professor (HAG), Department of Water Resources Development & Management, IIT Roorkee states: "IIT Roorkee's proactive initiatives in standardization serve as a model for academic institutions. By engaging students from diverse disciplines, we are fostering a comprehensive understanding of standards as a catalyst for innovation, quality enhancement, and economic growth."

Pramod Kumar Tiwari, IAS., Director General, BIS also praised this pioneering effort, remarking, "IIT Roorkee's forward-thinking approach to standardization sets a high standard for academic institutions. In academic institutions/schools, standard clubs are being established by BIS with an objective to sensitize young members of society about the importance of standards in improving quality of life."

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