Standards Club
The Standards Club of RIET held its inaugural ceremony and Awareness Program on Legal Metrology and Career Opportunities on October 25, 2024, at the Lobby Seminar Hall. Dr. Suresh S Babu, Principal of RIET, delivered the presidential address, highlighting the club’s role in advancing knowledge and ethical practices in metrology. The Chief Guest, Abdul Hafees M, Deputy Controller (HQ) from the Department of Legal Metrology, then inaugurated the club and spoke on regulatory frameworks and career prospects in the field. An expert talk by Inspector Shajahan A provided further insights into opportunities within legal metrology.
The Standards Club at Rajadhani Institute of Engineering and Technology (RIET), in association with the Rajadhani Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Cell (RIEDC), stands as a beacon of excellence in promoting quality and standardization among students. Established in collaboration with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the Club aims to cultivate a culture of quality consciousness, innovation, and scientific inquiry in the academic community.
Our Mission
The Standards Club is committed to bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, preparing students to meet industry demands and contribute to society by adhering to global standards. In partnership with RIEDC, the Club empowers students to explore entrepreneurial opportunities while ensuring conformity to quality standards, thereby driving innovation with responsibility.
Need and Importance
- Promoting Awareness: Educating students on the critical role of standards in ensuring product safety, reliability, and sustainability.
- Encouraging Innovation: Providing a platform to channelize creativity into developing products and processes compliant with BIS standards.
- Building Professional Skills: Equipping students with practical knowledge of quality testing, certification, and industry practices.
- Advancing Careers: Enhancing employability by familiarizing students with industry standards and quality management systems.
Activities and Upcoming Events
- Awareness Programs
- Interactive Sessions: Discussions with BIS officials on the importance of standards in various sectors like construction, healthcare, and IT.
- Seminars: Insights into how quality standards drive sustainability and consumer safety.
- Competitions
- Quizzes: Focused on BIS standards, product certification, and conformity testing.
- Essay Writing & Debates: On themes such as “Standardization in Entrepreneurship” and “The Future of Quality Management.”
- Prototype Competitions: Designing innovative products aligned with BIS specifications.
- Workshops and Training
- Skill development sessions on testing and certification processes.
- Training programs on interpreting and implementing BIS standards for various engineering domains.