Hyderabad, Jan.28 (RAHNUMA): The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Hyderabad Branch Office, on Wednesday successfully organized a “Capacity Building Training Programme” for officials of the department of Agriculture and Marketing at the Principal Training Institute, Bowenpally, Hyderabad.
The programme is aimed to create awareness and enhance understanding of Indian Standards and quality assurance practices relevant to the agriculture sector. Around 65 officials from the districts of Rangareddy, Hyderabad, Mahabubnagar, Medak, Sangareddy, and Medchal–Malkajgiri participated in the training.
In his inaugural address, P.V. Srikanth, Director and Head (Scientist-E), BIS Hyderabad Branch Office, highlighted the crucial role of Indian Standards in ensuring ‘quality, safety, and sustainability’ in agriculture. He emphasized that the adoption of Indian Standards benefits the farmers, consumers, and the entire supply chain. He urged officials to use only Indian Standard certified products and insist on ISI-marked products during procurement. He stressed that strict adherence to standards at every stage — from crop production to post-harvest handling, storage and marketing — is essential for building a safe, efficient, and sustainable agricultural ecosystem.
Addressing the gathering, B.V. Krishnareddy, Principal, Principal Training Institute, reiterated the importance of standardization in improving productivity, ensuring quality, and enhancing market access for agricultural produce. He appreciated the BIS for its initiative to strengthen capacity among field-level and supervisory officials.
The technical sessions were conducted by Dr. D. Srinivasa Rao, BIS Faculty, who delivered detailed presentations on the role of BIS, standardization processes, certification schemes, and Indian Standards related to agricultural inputs, equipment, storage, and marketing.
The programme concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, during which participants shared their field experiences and sought clarifications. Officials expressed appreciation for the training and acknowledged the usefulness of Indian Standards in improving agricultural practices and consumer safety.
