Jammu, Oct 13: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Jammu and Kashmir Branch Office, will organise ManakMahotsav in Jammu on Wednesday to mark World Standards Day 2026, with a focus on affordable and clean energy, energy efficiency and sustainable development.
The event will be held at Hotel Vivanta, Jammu City Centre, bringing together representatives from government departments, industries, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), industry associations, consumer organisations, academic institutions and other stakeholders.
This year’s World Standards Day theme is “Shared Vision for a Better World – SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy”, highlighting the role of standards in ensuring access to reliable, sustainable and modern energy while promoting technological advancement and environmental sustainability.
Jeevanandam D, Scientist E and Director and Head of BIS Jammu and Kashmir Branch Office, will deliver the welcome address, while V. AvinashBabu, Scientist D, will read the World Standards Day message.
Raj Kumar Chaudhary, Chairperson of the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, will be the chief guest and deliver the inaugural address.
The programme will also feature cultural performances by students associated with BIS Standards Clubs, followed by a felicitation ceremony recognising contributions towards promoting standardisation.
Technical sessions on power, clean energy
Technical sessions involving experts from academia, the power sector and industry will form a key part of the event, focusing on the role of Indian Standards in strengthening safety, reliability and efficiency in the energy sector.
Arun Kumar Verma, Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, will speak on electrical engineering and technological developments in the energy sector.
Vivek Chhajer, Chief Programme Manager for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh at REC Limited, Jammu, and Rajan Kumar, Additional General Manager at NTPC Limited, Jammu and Kashmir, will share perspectives on power-sector development, energy infrastructure and power generation.
Tarun Singla, president of the Bari Brahmana Industries Association and chairman of the Federation of Industries, Jammu, will represent the industrial sector, highlighting the importance of standards in quality assurance, energy efficiency and sustainable manufacturing.
The discussions will cover power generation, hydropower, transmission and grid systems, emerging energy technologies, energy efficiency and the adoption of cleaner energy solutions.
The programme is expected to underline the contribution of Indian Standards towards product safety, system reliability, interoperability and efficient energy use, while encouraging industries and public institutions to adopt quality practices.
Manish Kumar, Scientist D at BIS Jammu and Kashmir Branch Office, will deliver the vote of thanks. The programme will conclude with lunch.
The Bureau of Indian Standards is India’s national standards body under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
Established under the BIS Act, 2016, it is responsible for the development of standards, marking and quality certification of goods and related matters.
Through initiatives such as ManakMahotsav, BIS seeks to promote quality, safety, reliability and sustainability across industries and public services.
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