BIS Mumbai Branch Office-II Hosts Walkathon with Standards Club Members; Gears Up for Grand ‘Standards Carnival’ on 28th March 2025
Mumbai, 27 March 2025 – The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Mumbai Branch Office-II, successfully conducted a Walkathon on 27th March 2025, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote consumer rights, product quality, and awareness about standardization. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 350 members of various Standards Clubs, representing leading educational institutions.
The Walkathon, organized in line with the World Consumer Rights Day celebrations (15th March), aimed to instill a deeper understanding of BIS standards, certification processes, and consumer protection measures among young minds. Carrying banners and placards advocating for ISI-marked products, Hallmarked jewelry, and the BIS Care app, students engaged with the public, promoting informed consumer choices and the importance of adopting quality-certified products.
The event was flagged off by Smt. Prem Sajani Patnala, Scientist-E & Head, BIS Mumbai Branch Office-II, and Dr. Vijaykumar N. Pawar, Principal, A.C. Patil College of Engineering, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. Both emphasized the pivotal role of quality standards in ensuring product safety, reliability, and consumer trust. The interactive event provided an opportunity for participants to understand how BIS-certified products contribute to consumer safety, environmental sustainability, and industrial excellence.
The overwhelming participation and positive response from students and educational institutions highlight the growing awareness of quality standards in everyday life. Building on this momentum, BIS Mumbai Branch Office-II is preparing for a larger and more vibrant event—the ‘Standards Carnival’—scheduled for 28th March 2025.
