The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced a groundbreaking initiative called ‘Learning Science via Standards,’ aimed at transforming science education. According to Prem Sajani Patnala, the BIS Director and head of the Vijayawada division, this program is designed to seamlessly connect scientific theory with its practical applications, helping students grasp the critical importance of quality and product standards in their everyday lives.
Ms. Patnala recently spoke at a two-day workshop, organized by BIS in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Education Research (APSCERT). This event brought together mentors from various Standard Clubs, where she passionately explained how scientific laws and principles are directly applied in the creation and assessment of everyday products. The BIS is committed to ensuring students not only learn scientific concepts but also understand their real-world relevance through hands-on experiences.
During the workshop, BIS Deputy Director D. Vivek Vardhan Reddy and Joint Controller of Legal Metrology, G. Rajesh Kumar, provided detailed insights into various aspects of product quality assurance. They covered essential topics such as product certification, the recognizable ISI mark, the prestigious Hallmark, registration marks, and the comprehensive Legal Metrology (Package Commodities) Rules.
To further enhance practical understanding, BIS and Legal Metrology officials conducted a compelling presentation on the rigorous laboratory procedures involved in testing the quality of PVC pipes. This demonstration took place at the Central Institute of Petrochemical Engineering and Technology (CIPET) Laboratory in Vijayawada, offering mentors a first-hand look at how quality assessments are conducted.