BIS Establishes Standard Clubs in Schools and Colleges

• 22 Sep 2023

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), India's National Standards Body, has recently announced the establishment of 6467 Standard Clubs in schools and colleges nationwide.

These clubs aim to educate young members of society about the significance of standards in enhancing quality of life.

Key Points

• Educating the Future: BIS has taken a forward-looking initiative by creating Standards Clubs in schools and colleges across India.
• This endeavour aims to cultivate an understanding of the paramount importance of quality, standards, and scientific thinking in the minds of young students.
• Quality for Economic Development: Quality consciousness, rooted in the principles of standardization, is a crucial pillar for accelerating economic development.
• BIS seeks to nurture an appreciation for quality, standards, and standardization in students, with the belief that this knowledge can transform society.
• Impactful Initiative: Launched in 2021, the Standards Clubs initiative has already made a substantial impact by establishing 6,467 clubs in educational institutions across the country.
• These clubs have attracted over 1.7 lakh enthusiastic students from science backgrounds, mentored by dedicated science teachers who receive specialized training from BIS.
• Variety of Activities: Student members of these Standards Clubs engage in a wide range of activities, including standards writing competitions, quizzes, debates, essay writing, poster making, and visits to laboratories and industrial units.
• Creating Inspiring Learning Spaces: BIS offers financial support of up to Rs. 1,00,000 to establish 'Manak Kaksha' (Innovation Rooms) in government institutions where Standards Clubs are formed.
• These rooms are designed to provide an engaging learning environment with amenities like smart TVs, audio-video systems, proper illumination, and wall decorations.