Clubs & Committees

 BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS (BIS):

           The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body of India, has announced that it has established 6467 Standard Clubs in schools and colleges across the country. As per BIS the standard clubs are being established with an objective to sensitize young members of society about the importance of standards in improving quality of life.

             It was further informed by BIS that the Standards Clubs initiative started in 2021 has already made a significant impact, having been established in 6,467 schools and colleges across the country. These clubs boast a membership of over 1.7 lakh enthusiastic students from science background, guided by dedicated science teachers from their respective schools as mentors who are provided with specialized trainings by BIS. Among them, 5,562 Standards Clubs have been created in schools, while 905 clubs in different colleges, which include 384 clubs in engineering colleges.

             The student members of these Standards clubs engage in a variety of activities,

•     Standards writing competitions
•     Quiz competitions
•     Debates, essay writing and poster making
•     Exposure visits to laboratories & Industrial units and more.

          “These activities are designed to provide young talents with insights into the world of quality and standardization. Under these clubs a wide range of activities have been conducted and the financial assistance to organize these activities is provided by BIS to these educational institutions. Apart from the above, training programmes for mentors of standard clubs and exposure visits to labs and industry units for student members are organized regularly by BIS” 

              It was also stated that, “with its unwavering commitment to quality, BIS continues to shape the future of India by nurturing the minds of its youth. This visionary initiative not only promotes quality and standards but also empowers the young generation to become responsible and quality conscious citizens.”

BIS STANDARD CLUBS FOR STUDENTS:

       The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body of India, is implementing the programme of Standard Clubs in schools and colleges across the country. The standard clubs are being established with an objective to sensitize young members of society about the importance of standards in improving quality of life.

SCOPE:

• Standards Clubs can be formed in any educational institution in India comprising teachers and students - High & Higher Secondary schools, engineering colleges, science colleges, polytechnics, professional institutions.
• Students of class IX and above and studying science subjects are eligible to be part of the Clubs.  
• Consumer Organizations/Non-Government Organizations/Voluntary Organizations (COs/NGOs/ VOs etc.) registered on the Consumer Engagement Portal of BIS can also facilitate the formation & functioning of above Standards Clubs in Educational Institutions other than Engineering Institutions. 

BIS SUPPORT TO STANDARD CLUBS:  

GENERAL SUPPORT - BIS would provide the following support:  

• Share details of the BIS official nominated to liaise with the Standards Club.
• Organize initial orientation training for the Mentor at Branch level in physical or virtual mode, as deemed useful.
• Coordinate with the Club for the design and execution of its various activities.
• Provide audio-visual and other materials, as deemed necessary, for activities of the Clubs.
• Invite and involve members of Standards Clubs in special programmes organized by BIS.
• The Educational Institutions may also avail the facility of BIS Mobile Science Vans as and when the activities under Standards clubs are undertaken.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

• The financial support for Standards Clubs in Engineering Institutions would be limited to a maximum amount of Rs 100,000/- per year, subject to the condition that at least two activities must be organized every year. 
• The financial support for Standards Clubs in institutions other than Engineering Institutions would be limited to Rs 10,000/- maximum, for each of the three activities in a year for each Standards Clubs.  
• High and higher secondary eligible Government Schools with Standards Clubs are entitled to receive a one-time Laboratory Grant to a maximum of Rs. 50,000/- in the form of state of the art lab equipment for upgrading their Science Labs
• Financial assistance of upto Rs. 1,00,000/- to establish 'Manak Kaksha' in government institutions where Standards Clubs have been formed. Under this initiative one room in the school shall be renovated by providing basic amenities like smart TVs, audio video systems, proper illumination, decorating the walls etc.