CEng. Shreekant Patil Bridging MSMEs and BIS to Elevate Quality Standards in Nashik Region

NASHIK, India - May 16, 2026 - PRLog -- CEng. Shreekant Patil, Technical Committee Member and Resource Person at BIS India, Mumbai Branch, played a pivotal role in organizing an MSME awareness session on Indian Standards at NIMA House, Nashik, in collaboration with BIS Mumbai Branch. The event, held on 15th May 2026, brought together local MSMEs, industry leaders, and government representatives to discuss quality standards, certification, and strategies for boosting global competitiveness.

Since 2025, CEng. Shreekant Patil has been working closely with BIS India under the guidance of Mr. Pinaki Gupta Saheb, training and guiding MSMEs on adopting and complying with national and international quality standards. His expertise spans technical committee work in Welding, active membership in the American Welding Society and International Society of Automation, and hands-on support for MSMEs in Nashik.

The session featured insights from distinguished BIS officials including Shri R. R. Singh, Sr. Director & Head, BIS Mumbai Branch, Shri Sheetal Patil, and Shri Pushpendra Mishra. Shri Singh highlighted the importance of ISI certification and assured ongoing support for MSMEs in Nashik to achieve product quality, safety, and market expansion.

Shri Ashish Nahar, President of NIMA, applauded CEng. Shreekant Patil for his dedication to empowering local entrepreneurs and emphasized NIMA's continued collaboration with BIS to enhance awareness on standards and certifications.

The session was attended by over 75 participants from industry, academia, and startups. Other dignitaries on the dais included Shri Manish Rawal and Shri Rajendra Ahire (NIMA), Electrical Inspector Shri Bhagwat Ugale, and the event was skilfully moderated by Shri Milind Rajput. The organizing team, including Shri Jaideep Rajput, Prasad Gavhane, and Shubham Kankrej, ensured the event was executed flawlessly.

In his concluding remarks, CEng. Shreekant Patil emphasized that global competitiveness for Indian MSMEs depends on reliable product quality and adherence to standards. He committed to continued collaboration with BIS Mumbai Branch to provide training, guidance, and support to strengthen MSMEs in Nashik and beyond.
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