IIT-Roorkee sets up Standards Clubs across 14 departments

On December 10, 2024, BIS officials visited IIT Roorkee to interact with students and mentors, offering valuable insights into the significance of standardisation in research, academia and industry. The clubs will host workshops, technical sessions and hands-on projects, enabling students to play an active role in the field of standardisation.

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 standardisation efforts.”

Prof. Deepak Khare, BIS Chair Professor and Professor (HAG), Department of Water Resources Development & Management, IIT Roorkee, highlighted the institute’s commitment to advancing standardization, stating: “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.”

Praising the efforts, Pramod Kumar Tiwari, IAS., Director General, BIS said: “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. By involving students from diverse disciplines, the initiative fosters a comprehensive understanding of standards as a driving force for innovation, quality enhancement, and economic growth.”

The director general of BIS would be inaugurating these 14 standard clubs at IIT Roorkee on February 27.