BIS and IISc Collaborate to Establish Standardization Chair Professor
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. |
| Date | July 3, 2024 |
| Objective | Establishment of the 'BIS Standardization Chair Professor' at IISc. |
| Aim | Foster a robust partnership between BIS and IISc, promoting collaborative activities in Standardization and Conformity Assessment. |
| Expected Outcomes | - Integration of Standardization Curricula- Active Participation in Standardization Activities- Infrastructure Support for R&D- Co-hosting Events- Knowledge Sharing- Exploring Centres of Excellence- Sharing Laboratory Facilities |
| Previous Collaborations | IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Kanpur, IIT Madras, NIT Rourkela, NIT Trichy. |
| Key Figures | - Shri Pramod Kumar Tiwari, Director General of BIS- Prof. Govindan Rangarajan, Director of IISc |
| Anticipated Impact | Strengthen and enhance standards formulation activities, integrate technology innovation with standards development, and cultivate a new generation of professionals well-versed in standards. |