The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standards Body of India under Dept. Of consumers affairs , Ministry of consumers affairs, Food Public distribution, Govt. of India. BIS has taken initiative of creating Standards Clubs in educational institutions comprising teachers and students as members. Through a variety of activities under these clubs, students get learning opportunities in the field of quality and standardization. Guru Nanak College Standards Club, GNC BIS Club was inaugurated to motivate the students toward playing an active role in standardization process and various schemes operated by BIS In view of World Standards Day on Oct 14 th 2023, BIS, Chennai Branch Office has proposed to have Youth to Youth Campaign. 30 volunteers from GNC BIS club were selected and given hands on training on 27.09.2023 by Ms. P.Suhasini , a Graduate Engineer , CNBO, BIS. The Youth to Youth Quality Connect Campaign started on 10.10.2023 in the college with a flag- off event by Principal Dr.M.G.Ragunathan, along with Dr.R.Chitra, Staff Coordinator, GNC BIS Club, Dr.J.Jayanthi , Dean Sciences, Dr. R. M. Ezhilarasi , Head, Department of Chemistry. Each selected Manak Mitra will be required to educate minimum 25 youth for this campaign. Every volunteer was provided with a cap and badge..During their interaction with youth, the volunteers are expected to play the Quality Connect video an record the details in the App and also distribute pamphlets about BIS and its activities, common household items under mandatory certification and demonstrate BIS website, BIS Care App and Know your Standards feature. After interaction , the volunteers will also be required to get a feedback form filled. These Campaigns are aimed at achieving the target of making every youth aware of the Indian Standards and its importance in our everyday life. GNC BIS Club thank Bureau of Indian Standards, Chennai Branch Office for this wonderful opportunity.
