Manak Mahotsav Celebrated by PTBO to observe World Standards day 14th October 2024. Following Activities conducted during Manak Mahotsav.

1. Quality Connect (Youth to Youth Connect)

a) New Govt. Polytechnic Patna-13 – PTBO started Quality connect campaign on 27.10.2024 with faculties and students of New Government Polytechnic College, Patna. Introduction of Quality connect app and sensitization of volunteers was done through demonstration and explanation about BIS. Dean, HODs and faculties were present.

b) Govt. Polytechnic Bhojpur – One day training session was organized for the volunteers of Youth to Youth Connect program on 28.09.2024 at Government Polytechnic, Bhojpur, Ara. Principal Parshuram Mishra, mentor Rishikesh Kumar along with 5 faculty members were also present in this session.

c) Govt. Engineering College Buxar – One day training session was organized for the volunteers of Youth to Youth Connect program on 28.09.2024 at Government Engineering College, Buxar. Principal Dr. RN Roy, mentor Gautam Kumar along with faculties Gaurav Parmar, Md. Ahmed, Santosh Kumar and Dr. R N Yadav were also present in this session.

d) Bakhtiyarpur College of Engineering – One day training session was organized for the volunteers of Youth to Youth Connect program on 29.09.2024 at Bakhtiyarpur College of Engineering, Bakhtiyarpur. Principal Dr. Kumar Surendra, mentor Vikash Kumar along with faculties Dr. Anil Singh Yadav, Sudarshan Kumar, Dr. Amitabh, Dr. Anupama were also present in this session.

e) Govt Polytechnic Barh – One day training session was organized for the volunteers of Youth to Youth Connect program on 29.09.2024 at Government Polytechnic, Barh (NGP Building). Principal Dr. K.L. Pushkar, mentor Amit Rana along with faculties Rohan Sharma, Sameer Raj, Vishvavijay Pratap and Akanksha were also present in this session.

f) CIPET Hajipur – One day training session was organized for the volunteers of Youth to Youth Connect program on 01.10.2024 at CIPET- Hajipur. Mentor Sadiya Preveen along with other faculties were present in this session.

g) Womens Govt Polytechnic Muzaffarpur – One day training session was organized for the volunteers of Youth to Youth Connect programme on 03.10.2024 at Women’s Govt Polytechnic Muzaffarpur. Principal Barun Kr Roy, Mentor Ragini Kumari along with other faculties were also present in this session.

h) MIT Muzaffarpur – On 03.10.2024 Bureau of Indian Standards, Patna Branch Office organized one day training session for the volunteers of Youth to Youth Connect programme. Prof. Ashish Kumar, Asst. Prof Chetana Sagar along with other faculties were also present in this session.

Total 500 students participated in Quality Connect campaign which is undergoing.

Quality Connect for Industries

1. Ultratech Cement, Fatuha organized quality connect for their employees on 24-10-2024.

2. Dalmia Cement, Dehri On Sone, Rohtas organized quality connect for their employees on 24-10-2024.

3. Bihar Cement Plant Aurangabad organized quality connect for their employees on 27-10-2024.

Stakeholders Conclave

a) CIPET Hajipur – Stakeholder Conclave organized by PTBO on 30th September 2024 at CIPET Hajipur along with food conclave organized by CIPET Hajipur. Conclave was attended by industry, licensees, faculties, lab personnel, govt. officials and students with about 100 participants. Director CIPET Shri Sanjay Kumar Chowdhury, Senior Technical Officer Shri Ramswaroop Singh, Shri Ejaj Ahmad, Sc C Himanshu Kumar and Head PTBO made presentations about SDG9, WSD theme, BIS certification etc.

b) Bihar Chamber of Commerce & Industries – PTBO organized Stakeholders Conclave at Bihar Chamber of Commerce & Industries on 07th October 2024. The program was attended by more than 100 participants from govt., traders, industry associations, technical institutes, students and faculties and jewelry association. Welcome address was delivered by Shri S. K. Gupta, Director & Head PTBO. The program was chaired by Chief Guest Shri Abhyanand, EX-DGP, Bihar. Shri Subhash Kr. Patwari (President, Bihar Chamber of Commerce) addressed the industry representatives. Shri Sudhanshu Suman (Sc.-C) presented the overview of BIS. Shri Himanshu Kumar (Sc.-C) presented the Role of BIS in Achieving SDG-9 Goals, and Shri Vijay Kr. Gaurav (Sc.-D/Joint Director) presented recent initiatives by BIS & Mandatory Standards. Faculties & 20 Standards Club Members of New Govt. Polytechnic also attended the event.

World Standards Day Event on 18th October 2024 at Adhiveshan Bhawan

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Patna Branch Office celebrated Manak Mahotsava on 18th October 2024 on the occasion of World Standards Day at Adhiveshan Bhawan, Old Secretariat campus, Patna.

The theme of this year’s celebration was “Shared Vision for a Better World – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure” (incorporating SDG:9). The chief guest of the function was Hon’ble MP, Lok Sabha Shri Ravishankar Prasad. Other prominent guests included Shri K.P.S. Kesri (President BIA), Prof. (Dr.) A.K. Thakur (Dean Academic, IIT-Patna), Dr. Yogesh Kumar (AIIMS Patna), Dr. Amit Kumar (HOD Mechanical, NIT-Patna), Shri Jai Prakash Narayan (Chairman, Institution of Engineers, Patna), and Shri Sanjay Kumar Choudhary (Director, CIPET Hajipur).

The welcome address was delivered by Shri S.K. Gupta, Director & Head PTBO. Various speeches were delivered by dignitaries present on the dais. Shri Kaushik Datta, Head PBOL, read the message of ISO, IEC & ITU. Officers of PTBO and PBOL presented on BIS, new initiatives, Lab Recognition Scheme, and the event theme.

Hon’ble MP Shri Ravishankar Prasad addressed the gathering and highlighted the importance of standards in achieving SDG-9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure. He appreciated the role of BIS and urged for wider outreach through Nukkad Natak and Manak Doot.

In the technical session, presentations were made by representatives from IIT Patna, BIA Startup Ecosystem, Ultratech Cement, AIIMS Patna and CIPET Hajipur. The function concluded with a vote of thanks by Shri Gaurav Meena, Sc.-C.

Last Updated on December 9, 2025