STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: The Central University of Jammu (CUJ) in collaboration with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Jammu and Kashmir Branch office organized a mini marathon ‘Run for Quality’ in the university premises to mark the celebration of World Standards Day (Manak Mahotsav).
World Standards Day is celebrated on October 14 every year.
Approximately 495 participants from various Institutions apart from CUJ; such as GDC Samba; Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jammu; Government SRML School, Jammu; Government Polytechnic College, Samba; Indian Oil Corporation Limited; SKUAST, Kashmir; Ranbir Higher Secondary School and people from corporate sectors also participated in this mini marathon.
The run began from the main gate of the university covering a distance of three kms along the ring road, CUJ.
The main purpose behind this run was to raise awareness about the importance of good health and well-being which is also the 3rd Sustainable Development Goal adopted by the member countries of the United Nations.
The day was celebrated under the theme of “Shared Vision for a Better World”.
After the run, a felicitation ceremony was held for the winners which was presided over by Prof. Sanjeev Jain, Vice Chancellor CUJ.
The joint Director of BIS, JKBO, Nisha Bura explained in her address, the importance of utilizing good quality products and services that conform with national and international standards.
She said, “Standards are present in all aspects of our life and hence we should be aware of all the signs and symbols related to standardization in order to make a wise purchase”.
The programme was organized by the Dean Students’ Welfare Office CU Jammu under the patronage of Vice Chancellor. The Chief Guest of the event ADGP Jammu, Mukesh Singh, along with Prof. Sanjeev Jain and DSW Prof. Rasal Singh distributed the certificates among the winners of the marathon.
The event was attended by dignitaries Tilak Raj, Head and Director BIS JKBO; Dr. Ritu Bakshi, Cultural Officer, CU Jammu; Dr. Vinay Kumar, ADSW, CUJ; and Pankaj Attri, Joint Director JKBO along with all the participants, faculty members and research scholars of the Central University of Jammu.
Dr. Sujata Kundan, Coordinator BIS Club, CUJ coordinated the event. The vote of thanks was presented by Nisha Bura.
T-shirts, caps, and refreshment was distributed among all the participants.
