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Volume 66
Thirty-second National Convention of Electronics
and Telecommunication Engineers, Vijayawada
Intelligent System for
More Connected World:
Internet of Things
A ndhra Pradesh State Centre of the Institution organized the Thirty-
second National Convention of Electronics and Telecommunication
Engineers and National Seminar on the theme Intelligent System for
More Connected World: Internet of Things during October 24-25, 2016 at
Vijayawada. The Chief Guest, Mr Gadde Ramamohanarao, MLA, Vijayawada
East, while speaking on the occasion said that IoT is creating new job
opportunities in important sectors like health, agriculture, power, etc and
thereby providing a boost to the cash strapped economy. He said that India
is poised to play the role of a global IoT hub and nurture a world-class
ecosystem for growth of IoT thereby promoting innovation and catalyzing
start-ups. Mr Ramamohanarao also spoke about the pro-IoT attitude and
initiatives of the Andhra Pradesh State Government. He expressed hope
that this Convention will provide right exposure to all participants about the
immense potential of IoT. Prof (Dr) T S Kamal, Chairman, Electronics and
Telecommunication Engineering Division Board, IEI, while presiding over the
Inaugural Session, spoke about the Washington Accord and International
Professional Engineers Agreement (formerly EMF). In this context, Prof
Kamal expressed his concern about the banes of privatisation of technical
education resulting in a dismal engineering education scenario vis-a-
vis poor employability of the students. He also spoke about the role and
responsibility of IEI in creating more responsible and employable engineers.
Dr Krishnarao A, Vice Chairman & CEO, A P Science City, Amaravathi; Ms
Udaya Lakshmi, Commissioner of Collegiate Education, A P and Mr Ghanta
Subba Rao, Chairman & MD, APSSDC, were the Guests-of-Honour who
also spoke on the occasion. Annual Technical Volume of the Electronics and
Telecommunication Engineering Division Board, IEI, on the theme Design of
Circuits and Systems for Signal, Image and Video Processing containing 18
numbers of papers along with e-Souvenir was brought out on this occasion
which was released by the dignitaries. The prestigious Prof S K Mitra
Memorial Lecture was presented by Mr Ganesh Ramamurthy, Research
Vice President, Gartner, USA, on the topic Internet of Things: Stepping
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Automobile Engineering
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Number 9
International Safety Convention at Delhi
Cyber and Infrastructure
Security
D elhi State Centre of the Institution organized International Safety
Convention on the theme Cyber and Infrastructure Security under
the aegis of Safety and Quality Forum (SQF), IEI, during November 9-11,
2016 at New Delhi. Prof J K Gehlawat, Chairman of the Centre, welcomed
the dignitaries and guests. The Chief Guest, Mr Hem Pande, Secretary,
Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food &
Public Distribution, Government of India, stated that while technologies
from across the world are being adopted in IT arena, there is a need to
adopt them to local conditions suited to our country. He cited the example of
PV solar panels which witnessed sharp deterioration in performance soon
after installation due to high dust in environment, requiring frequent cleaning
and consequent cost implication. He also mentioned about the role of IT in
reducing wastage in consumer industry from farm to the table, connecting
remote areas which even dont have road connection. The Guest-of-Honour,
Mr H C S Berry, President, IEI, stated that IT technology and e-commerce
have also increased the risks involved, needing greater measures to
safeguard the interests of individuals, organizations and the nation. Mr O
P Goel, Mr Madan Lal and Mr S L Garg, Past Presidents of the Institution
also attended the Convention. Lt Gen J S Ahluwalia, Chairman, Safety and
Quality Forum, IEI, discussed in detail on the subject Corporate Cyber
Security. He emphasized that extent and severity of the cyber risks can
be realized from the fact that now-a-days this issue is dealt with at Board
level of most companies. Citing examples of recent cyber attack on bank, he
mentioned that these incidents are eye openers, necessitating urgent action
on all fronts to counter cyber threats. Mr Pradeep Chaturvedi, Chairman of
the Convention, brought to the fore these issues and genesis behind the
selection of theme of the Convention. He said that engineering fraternity
has to play an important role in developing mechanism for safeguarding
the infrastructure and ensuring its stable and reliable operation. Mr Shekhar
Dutt, former Governor of Chattisgarh, presided over the Inaugural Session.
In his address, Mr Dutt mentioned that while we are growing at a rapid
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 Smart City
J abalpur Local Centre of the Institution in association with Takshshila
Institute of Engineering & Technology, Jabalpur, organized a two-
day All India Seminar on Smart City under the aegis of Interdisciplinary
Coordination Committee, IEI during September 16-17, 2016 at Jabalpur.
The Chief Guest, Mr Sharad Jain, Honble Minister of States, (Medical
Education, Public Health and Family Welfare and Parliamentary Affairs)
Government of Madhya Pradesh, inaugurated the Seminar by lighting the
lamp. In his address, Mr Jain stated that still there are several doubts and
lack of information about the concept of Smart City. He felt that through
organizing such type of seminars, the doubts would be cleared and people Smart City development. She mentioned that development of any city would
will understand the concept of Smart City. He also mentioned that Prime be carried out according to its geography. Earlier, Mr Vinod Kumar Birthire,
Ministers slogan Sabka Saath Sabka Vikash would also be materialized. Chairman of the Centre, welcomed the dignitaries and the participants and
The Guest-of-Honour, Mr S C Masuraha, Chairman, Takshshila Group of Dr Indra Kumar Khanna, Convener of the Seminar, appraised the audience
Institutions, Jabalpur, stated that such type of seminar would help people in about relevance of the theme in the present day context. Mr Vinod Kumar
understanding the concept of Smart City. Dr (Mrs) Swati Godbole, Mayor Birthire also proposed the vote of thanks. A large number of papers
of Jabalpur, presided over the function. Dr Godbole in her address said that embracing the theme of the Seminar were presented and discussed during
due to lack of information people are highlighting various weak points of technical sessions.

Bio Inspired Systems and

Signal Processing
H osur Local Centre of the Institution organized a two-
day All India Seminar on Bio Inspired Systems and
Signal Processing under the aegis of Electronics and
Telecommunication Engineering Division of IEI during
September 16-17, 2016 at Hosur. Mr V Pragadeeshwaran,
R&D Head, Aries Biomed Technology, Coimbatore, graced the
occasion as the Chief Guest and inaugurated the Seminar by
lighting the lamp. In his address, Mr Pragadeeshwaran stated
that Bio-inspired System is a complicated electronic system but
it is simple when it is understood in a proper manner. He advised
the engineering students to learn the recent advancements
in the technologies pertaining to signal processing based on
bio-inspired system. Earlier, Dr M C Jobin Christ, Convenor of
the Seminar, welcomed the august gathering and briefed about thinking and cope up with the recent technologies, added Dr Ranganath. A
the Seminar. Dr G Ranganath, Chairman of the Centre, presided over the CD containing proceedings of the Seminar was brought out on this occasion
function. In his address, Dr Ranganath informed that the technology was which was released by the dignitaries. Dr J Arivudainambi, Honorary
going steadfast and students should compete with the advancements taking Secretary of the Centre, proposed the vote of thanks. Papers on various
place in the electronics field. Engineering students should have a creative sub-themes were presented and discussed during technical sessions.

Cyber and Infrastructure Security

Contd. from page 1

pace, we should also look at indigenization of technology. He mentioned
that by importing the technology and hardware, we are exposed to the
risks of suppliers of hardware planting a bug in the microchip, which can
put the entire system at risk, compromising vital information and data.
On this occasion, Safety Innovation Awards were presented to twenty-
two organisations. The Chief Guest also conferred the Eminent Engineers
Award on Mr A K Kapoor, Member (Traction), Railway Board and felicitated
Mr Anil Jauhri, CEO, NABC; Lt Gen Ashok Agarwal, PVSM and Maj Gen S
Bhattacharya, VSM (Retd), Secretary and Director General, IEI. Earlier, Prof
J K Gehlawat, Chairman of the Centre, welcomed the dignitaries and guests.
A large number of technical papers embracing the theme of the Convention
were presented and discussed during various technical sessions.

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 Emerging Trends in
Telecommunication

W est Bengal State Centre of the Institution organized a two-day All

India Seminar on Emerging Trends in Telecommunication under
the aegis of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Division, IEI
during September 21-22, 2016 at Kolkata. The Chief Guest, Mr Pradeep
Kumar, Executive Director (East), RailTel Corporation of India, narrated the
growth saga of mobile infrastructure, evolution of applications, getting
connected to the remotest unit of the country and data over voice and cloud
computing. He informed that a number of services of the Government are
being made available at the Gram Panchayat level and RailTel is playing
Station used to be large. Dr Dasgupta also spoke about the modern design
a big role in the same. Mr Kumar also informed that setting up of Wi-Fi
of transponders to cater to huge requirement of data including multimedia
at Railway Stations partnering Google are some of the important projects
in various forms. Mr S C Rudra, Council Member, IEI, highlighted various
undertaken by RailTel. He mentioned that broadband network of RailTel can
activities of the Institution and delivered lecture on the topic Drum to Digital
be utilized for various applications. The Keynote Speaker, Dr K S Dasgupta,
in Telecommunication. Earlier, Mr Sisir Kumar Banerjee, Chairman of the
former Director, IIST, Department of Space, Government of India, explained
Centre, delivered the Welcome Address. Prof Bhaskar Gupta, Chairman,
in a lucid manner Indias journey of many Launch missions and putting
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Division of the State Centre,
in the orbit many geo-stationary satellites addressing different types of
spoke about the trends emerging in infrastructure, application and IoT
applications. The applications again at many a time complimented terrestrial
related issues in telecommunication. Mr Kashmir Lal Mallik, Honorary
transmission and also covered the dispersed areas. He explained how the
Secretary and Chairman-elect of the Centre, proposed the vote of thanks.
payload of the satellite used to be small in the earlier years and the Earth

Strategies for Marine

Pollution Control

T uticorin Local Centre of the Institution organized an All India Seminar on

the theme Strategies for Marine Pollution Control under the aegis of
Marine Engineering Division, IEI, during October 6-7, 2016 at Tuticorin. The
products apart from other liquid and gaseous products on the north break
water. He also spoke about various polluting sources and the mechanisms
and regulations. A Souvenir was also brought out on this occasion which
Chief Guest, Mr G Selvaraj, Advisor, Coastal Energen Pvt Ltd, inaugurated was released by the dignitaries. Mr I Emerson Irudayaraj, Past Honorary
the Seminar. In his Inaugural address, Mr Selvaraj mentioned that pollution Secretary of the Centre, proposed the vote of thanks. Papers on various
is threatening the existence of the entire world. He emphasized that this sub-themes were presented and discussed during technical sessions.
Seminar would provide insight on latest developments in the world to
prevent pollution of coastal belt and water in the first phase
and in case of inevitable eventuality, how to contain the
damage to flora and fauna including marine life and also to
the port operation. Capt P Bennet Singh, graced the occasion
as the Guest-of-Honour and delivered Keynote Address. Mr
I Maria Michael Raj, Senior Scientist, Department of Atomic
Energy, Heavy Water Board, mentioned that the ocean which
is a vital source of life for all living beings both at sea and on
land must remain healthy for our survival. He further stated
that it is being polluted by several contaminants and marine
pollution is the most alarming and damaging mechanism
threatening the existence of precious plants, birds, animals
and human beings. Mr S T Mathew, Past Chairman of the
Centre, presided over the function. Earlier, Mr Mathew
welcomed the dignitaries and participants. In his welcome
address, Mr Mathew mentioned that the engineers working in
the port have lot of exposure in handling all types of petroleum

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 Emerging Trends in
Automobile Engineering
A lwar Local Centre of the Institution organized a two-day All India Seminar
on the theme Emerging Trends in Automobile Engineering under the
aegis of Mechanical Engineering Division, IEI, during October 15-16, 2016
to the guests and dignitaries and Mr Anil Agarwal, Convener of the Seminar
elaborated the theme of the Seminar. Mr R L Agarwal, Past Chairman of the
Centre, briefed the activities of the Centre. Mr Ashok Kumar Gupta, Honorary
at Alwar. Mr Banwari Lal Singhal, MLA, Alwar, graced the occasion as the Secretary of the Alwar Local Centre, proposed the vote of thanks. A large
Chief Guest and inaugurated the Seminar. In his address, the Chief Guest number of papers embracing the theme of the Seminar were presented and
invited suggestions from young generation how to overcome the accidents discussed during technical sessions.
limiting the desired speed. The Keynote Speaker, Prof Dilip Sharma, Malviya
National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, shared his views
about the trends in the scientific and technological world
indicating the rapid transformations in the scope of Automobile
Engineering. He mentioned that the automobile engineers will
continue to lead the world by providing significant contribution
to the essential sectors including energy, environment,
manufacturing, transportation, waste management and
health care. Prof Sharma also highlighted that the main fuel
in automobiles would be hydrogen, CNG and other explosive
safe gases. Mr Arun Kumar Sharma, Senior General Manager,
BSNL, Alwar, attended the Seminar as a special guest. The
function was presided over by Mr R P Sharma, Honorary
Secretary of the Rajasthan State Centre, IEI. Earlier, Mr K L
Sharma, Chairman of the Centre, extended a warm welcome

Make in India

T amilnadu State Centre of the Institution organized a two-day All India

Seminar on Make in India under the aegis of Mechanical Engineering
Division during October 7-8, 2016 at Chennai. Mr K P Ramanathan, Chairman
Ashok Leyland Ltd, Chennai, delivered lecture on Skill Development
for Nation Building; Mr P Arjun Raj, R&D of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd,
Mahindra City, addressed the gathering on Overview of Value Methodology
of the Centre, welcomed the gathering and Mr K S Ramalingam, Convener using Functions; Dr S G Venkatasubramanian, Professor (Environmental
of the Seminar, elaborated the theme of the Seminar. Mr K Rajaraman, Law & Management), Centre for Environmental Studies, Anna University,
Director, Entrepreneurship Development Institute, Government of Tamilnadu, Chennai discussed in detail on Zero Effects & Zero Defects for SME;
graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. He shared his experience about Dr R Kalpana, Dean of Biomedical Engineering, Rajalakshmi Engineering
the importance of engineering and technology. He also highlighted the role College, Chennai, elaborated on Role of Bio-Medical Engineers in Making
of professional bodies in developing innovations, social development and Indigenous Products. Mr D Sundarasekaran, Honorary Secretary of the
skill development and the current challenges and opportunities available Centre, proposed the vote of thanks. Technical papers on various sub-
to both young and experienced engineers in nation building under national themes of the Seminar were also presented.
movements like Make in India, Digital India & Start-up India. Mr T M
Gunaraja, Past Chairman of the Centre
and Council Member, IEI delivered a
special lecture. On this occasion, a
Souvenir containing the abstracts of the
technical papers was brought out which
was released by the dignitaries. Experts
from various renowned institutes/
industries and academia, attended the
Seminar and expressed their views.
Dr E Bhaskaran, Deputy Director,
Entrepreneurship Development Institute,
Chennai, spoke on NEEDS - Scheme
for SME; Mr G Viswanathan, former
General Manager, Product Development,

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IEI DIARY
Aerospace Engineering Division
All India Seminar on Non-destructive Testing
in Aerospace
Hosur, February 10-11, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Hosur Local
Centre, No.69, Kamaraj Nagar, Kumudepall,
Near Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, Tamil
Nadu, Hosur 635109 [e-mail: hosurlc@ieindia.
org]
Thirty-first National Convention of Aerospace
Engineers on Hypersonic Aerodynamics:
Achievements, Challenges and Opportunities
in India
Chandigarh, October 06-07, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Punjab &
Chandigarh State Centre, Madhya Marg, Sector
19A, Chandigarh 160019 [(: (0172) 2775418;
Fax: (0172) 2540133; e-mail: pcsc@ieindia.
org]
Agricultural Engineering Division
Thirtieth National Convention of Agriculture
Engineers on Technological Innovations for
Enhancing Profitability of Small and Marginal
Farms
Pantnagar, February 27-28, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Pantnagar Local
Centre, 209A (Old Building), College of
Technology
Pantnagar 263145, [(: (05944) 235 582 / 233
457; Fax: (05944)235582 /233473; e-mail:
pantnagarlc@ieindia.org]
Chemical Engineering Division
All India Seminar on Bio-degradable Material
and Bio-technology for Environmental
Protection for Chemical Industry
Hosur, January 09-10, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Hosur Local
Centre, No.69, Kamaraj Nagar, Kumudepall,
Near Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, Tamil
Nadu, Hosur 635109 [e-mail: hosurlc@ieindia.
org]
All India Seminar on Mechanical Composting
of Municipal Solid Wastes for Using It as
Farmland Fertilizer
Udaipur, December 23-24, 2016
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Udaipur Local
Centre, 128, Hiran Magri, Sector 11, Near
Seva Charitable Hospital, Udaipur 313002 [(:
(0294) 2583702; e-mail: udaipurlc@ieindia.
org]
Civil Engineering Division
All India Seminar on Disaster Mitigation of
Floods and Unban Drainage Issues
Hyderabad, January 06-07, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, Telangana State Centre,
Visvesvaraya Bhavan, Khairatabad, Hyderabad,
Telangana 500004 [(: (040) 23314969;
e-mail: telanganasc@ieindia.org]
One Day Seminar on Water Harvesting and
Integrated Water Management
Rajkot, January 11, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Gujarat State
Centre, Bhaikaka Bhavan, Law College Road,
Ahmedabad 380006 [(: (079) 26400811;
Fax: (079) 26561825; e-mail: gujaratsc@
ieindia.org]
All India Seminar on Advances in Technology
to Mitigate the Effect of Natural Hazards
Pantnagar, March 02-03, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Pantnagar Local
Centre, 209A (Old Building), College of
Technology, Pantnagar 263145, [(: (05944)
235 582 / 233 457; Fax: (05944)235582
/233473; e-mail: pantnagarlc@ieindia.org]
Computer Engineering Division
All India Seminar on Android OS and Mobile
Application Development
Salem, December 02-03, 2016
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Salem Local
Centre, 3rd Floor, SPC Bhawan, No.104/7,
Manivannan Street, Opp to Salem New Bus
Stand, Salem 636004 Tamilnadu [(: (0427)
2332544; e-mail: salemlc@ieindia.org]
Thirty-first National Convention of Computer
Engineers on ICT Applications for Societal
Benefit
Shillong, February 03-04, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Meghalaya State
Centre, Barik Point, Shillong 793001 [(:
(0364) 2503203; e-mail: meghalayasc@
ieindia.org]
Electrical Engineering Division
All India Seminar on Energy Efficient
Technologies in Electrical Systems
Salem, January 30-31, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Salem Local
Centre, 3rd Floor, SPC Bhawan, No.104/7,
Manivannan Street, Opp to Salem New Bus
Stand, Salem 636004 Tamilnadu [(: (0427)
2332544; e-mail: salemlc@ieindia.org]
All India Seminar on Emerging Trends in
Smart Grids
Thiruvananthapuram, December 20-21, 2016
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Kerala State Centre,
Visvesvaraya Bhavan, Opposite Kanakaunnu
Palace, Thiruvananthapuram 695033 [(:
(0471) 2322991, 2322993; TeleFax: (0471)
2322992; e-mail: keralasc@ieindia.org]
Electronics & Telecom. Engineering Division
One Day Seminar on Advancement in Wireless
Sensor Networks
Salem, December 10, 2016
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Salem Local
Centre, 3rd Floor, SPC Bhawan, No.104/7,
Manivannan Street, Opp to Salem New Bus
Stand, Salem 636004, Tamilnadu [(: (0427)
2332544; e-mail: salemlc@ieindia.org]
One-day Seminar on Role of FPGAs in
Embeded Systems
Pilani, December 10, 2016
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Pilani Local Centre,
C Block, B K Birla Institute of Engineering and
Technology Campus, CEERI Road, Pilani
333031
All India Seminar on Recent Innovations in
Wireless Communications and Networking
Chandigarh, February 23-24, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Punjab &
Chandigarh State Centre, Madhya Marg, Sector
19A, Chandigarh 160019 [(: (0172) 2775418;
Fax: (0172) 2540133; e-mail: pcsc@ieindia.
org]
All India Seminar on Recent Advances
in Electronics Design, Technologies and
Applications
Bareilly, March 09-10, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Bareilly Local
Centre, 638, Beharipur, Civil Lines, Opp City
Railway Station, (Old Nav Satyam Press),
Bareilly 243001 [e-mail: bareillylc@ieindia.org]
Environmental Engineering Division
One Day Workshop on Sustainable Water and
Wastewater Treatment
Rajkot, January 02, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Sourashtra Local
Centre, 312 Madhav Complex, Dr Yagnik Road,
Rajkot 360 001 [(: (0281) 246 8409; e-mail:
saurashtralc@ieindia.org
All India Seminar on Swachh Bharat
Municipal and Rural Waste Management
Kolkata, February 10-11, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, West Bengal State
Centre, 8 Gokhale Road, Kolkata 700020 [(:
(033) 22238914; Fax: (033) 22233140; e-mail:
wbsc@ieindia.org]
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 Thirty-third National Convention
Environmental Engineers on Status of
Technological Advancement to Meet the
Environmental Norms for Indian Industries
Dhanbad, August 25-26, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Dhanbad Local
Centre, Veena Engineers Building, Golf Ground,
Dhanbad 826 001 [(: (0326) 2311 020;
e-mail: dhanbadlc@ieindia.org]
Marine Engineering Division
Thirty-first National Convention of Marine
Engineers on Inland Water Transport -
Technical Challenges & Opportunities
Kolkata, August 19-20, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Durgapur Local
Centre, Nehru Avenue, B Zone, Durgapur
713205, [Fax: (0343) 256 4770; e-mail:
durgapurlc@ieindia.org]
Mechanical Engineering Division
Thirty-second National Convention of
Mechanical Engineers on Indian Manufacturing
Industries Challenges and Opportunities
Ranchi, December 10-11, 2016
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Jharkhand State
Centre, Engineer Bhawan, Nepal Kothi Campus,
Ranchi 834002 [(: (0651) 2491344/2490655;
e-mail: jharkhandsc@ieindia.org]
One Day Seminar on Advanced Fuel System in
Diesel Engine
Salem, January 07, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Salem Local
Centre, 3rd Floor, SPC Bhawan, No.104/7,
Manivannan Street, Opp to Salem New Bus
Stand, Salem 636004, Tamilnadu [(: (0427)
2332544; e-mail: salemlc@ieindia.org]
All India Seminar on on Technological
Challenges of Hydro Turbine and Alternate
Source of Energy
Dehradun, January 20-21, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Uttarakhand State
Centre, PO: Clement Town, Delhi - Saharanpur
Road, Near ISBT, Dehradun 248002 [TeleFax:
(0135) 2641190] e-mail: uttarakhandsc@
ieindia.org
Thirty-third National Convention of Mechanical
Engineers on Advances in MEMS and Robotics
in Manufacturing Industries
Udaipur, September 01-02, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Udaipur Local
Centre, 128, Hiran Magri, Sector 11, Near
Seva Charitable Hospital, Udaipur 313002 [(:
(0294) 2583702; e-mail: udaipurlc@ieindia.
org]
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of Metallurgical & Materials Engg. Division
Thirtieth National Convention of Metallurgical
& Materials Engineers on Challenges and
Opportunities to Produce 300 MTPA Steel by
2030
Ranchi, January 28-29, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Jharkhand State
Centre, Engineer Bhawan, Nepal Kothi Campus,
Ranchi 834002 [(: (0651) 2491344/2490655;
e-mail: jharkhandsc@ieindia.org]
All India Seminar on High Temperature
Materials
Hosur, March 10-11, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Hosur Local
Centre, No.69, Kamaraj Nagar, Kumudepall,
Near Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, Tamil
Nadu, Hosur 635109 [e-mail: hosurlc@ieindia.
org]
Mining Engineering Division
One-day Seminar on Future of Mining Industry
Need for Sustainable Mining Education
Hyderabad, December 26, 2016
The Honorary Secretary, Telangana State Centre,
Visvesvaraya Bhavan, Khairatabad, Hyderabad,
Telangana 500004 [(: (040) 23314969;
e-mail: telanganasc@ieindia.org]
Twenty-eighth National Convention of Mining
Engineers on Challenges for Sustainable
Development of Mining Industry to Meet
Energy Security
Ranchi, February 11-12, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Jharkhand State
Centre, Engineer Bhawan, Nepal Kothi Campus,
Ranchi 834002 [(: (0651) 2491344/2490655;
e-mail: jharkhandsc@ieindia.org]
Production Engineering Division
All India Seminar on Solutions for Emerging
Challenges in Industries
Tutocorin, January 05-06, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Tutocorin
Local Centre, 1/27, Sacred Heart Institute
of Engineering, Meelavittan Road, Tuticorin
628002 [(: (0461) 230 0577; e-mail:
tuticorinlc@ieindia.org]
All India Seminar on Major Advances and
Sustainable Development in Production
Engineering
Jamshedpur, March 17-19, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Jamshedpur
Local Centre, Subarnarekha Link, Sakchi,
Jamshedpur 831001 [(: (0657) 242 7982;
Fax: (0657) 223 0159; e-mail: jamshedpurlc@
ieindia.org]
Thirty-second National Convention of Production
Engineers on Improving Competitiveness
in Manufacturing Make in India to Made in
India
Ranchi, May 27-28, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Jharkhand State
Centre, Engineer Bhawan, Nepal Kothi Campus,
Ranchi 834002 [(: (0651) 2491344/2490655;
e-mail: jharkhandsc@ieindia.org]
Interdisciplinary Coordination Committee
One-day Seminar on Project Management in
Major Projects
Ranchi, January 14, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Jharkhand State
Centre, Engineer Bhawan, Nepal Kothi Campus,
Ranchi 834002 [(: (0651) 2491344/2490655;
e-mail: jharkhandsc@ieindia.org]
One-day Workshop on Co-ordination between
different stake holders in development of
Jharkhand Learning from experience of
Senior Engineers
Ranchi, February 19, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Jharkhand State
Centre, Engineer Bhawan, Nepal Kothi Campus,
Ranchi 834002 [(: (0651) 2491344/2490655;
e-mail: jharkhandsc@ieindia.org]
All India Seminar on Awareness on Sustainable
Development of Non-conventional Energy
Sources
Madurai, February 24-25, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Madurai
Local Centre, T M Jambulingam Bhavan, 1
Vivekananda Nagar, 100 Feet Road, Surveyor
Colony, K Pudur, Madurai 625 007 [(: (0452)
256 1783; e-mail: madurailc@ieindia.org]
All India Semiar Role in Women Engineering,
Science and Technology : Creating Sustainable
Career
Hosur, March 07-08, 2017
The Honorary Secretary, IEI, Hosur Local
Centre, No.69, Kamaraj Nagar, Kumudepall,
Near Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, Tamil
Nadu, Hosur 635109 [e-mail: hosurlc@ieindia.
org]
IEI Celebrates LOCAL CENTRES
Ahmednagar

World Habitat Day The Chief Guest, Mr Kalyan Ballal,

Sectional Engineer, Ahmednagar
Municipal Corporation, in his
Theme: Housing at the Centre address, gave detailed information
about Town Planning Act with
The World Habitat Day was celebrated by the Institution on special reference to Regional Plan,
October 3, 2016. Brief accounts of celebration as received from Development Plan, Town Planning
various Centres are reported hereunder. Scheme, Layout, Building Plan, etc.
He said that Town Planning Act, 1966, amended from time to time, is the
comprehensive act for development of cities, however, there should be
STATE CENTRES
proper awareness amongst the citizens about the Act. The Mr Rajendra
Gujarat Mehetre, Project Engineer, Ahmednagar Municipal Corporation, delivered
keynote address on Habitation for Common People. He gave detailed
The Chief Guest, Dr Sam information of various schemes being implemented by Ahmednagar
Pitroda, former Advisor to Prime Municipal Corporation for downtrodden and below poverty line people. Mr
Minister of India and Chairman, A P Pargaonkar, Chairman of the Centre, also addressed the gathering. Mr
Knowledge Mission, stated that H B Thigale, Honorary Secretary of the Centre, proposed the vote of thanks.
access to adequate housing is Dhanbad
a global challenge growing fast
with urbanization. He expressed Dr M K Chandra, Honorary Secretary
of the Centre, introduced the theme
his concern about the fact that
of the day. The Chief Guest, Mr K N
approximately 1.6 billion people
Singh, former Director (Technical),
worldwide are living in the substandard housing and almost 100 million
BCCL, Dhanbad, delivered
people are homeless. He advised to take some serious actions otherwise
embracing the theme. Mr M K Singh,
the number of slum inhabitants will continuously increase all over the Chairman of the Centre, also spoke
world. Earlier, Mr S J Desai, Chairman of the Center, welcomed the the function. All the dignitaries
august gathering. Mr Jayesh Solanki Chairman, Computer Society of India, expressed their views which applauded by the audience. Dr M K Chandra
Ahmedabad Chapter, proposed the vote of thanks. also proposed the vote of thanks.
Tamilnadu Durgapur

The Chief Guest, Mr M Kumar, Chief Engineer, Tamilnadu Police Housing Prof H B Goswami, Past Chairman of the Centre, welcomed the gathering.
Corporation Ltd, Chennai, The Guest-of-Honour, Mr S Jayal,
highlighted some important General Manager (Projects),
techniques for providing comfortable Durgapur Steel Plant, SAIL,
delivered lecture on the topic Indian
and cost-effective housing to the
habitat and present system. He
personnel of Uniformed Services
stated that as per global statistics,
Department. He further stated that
160 crore population are living in
to provide affordable housing and to
substandard housing and 10 crore
encourage fast track construction, Tamilnadu Police Housing Corporation are homeless whereas in India 17.70 lakh people are homeless (0.15% of
Ltd. has proposed to construct individual houses with sandwich panels for population) and there is a shortage of 1.88 crore houses. The other Guest-
walls and roofs in moffusil areas and precast techniques for multistoried of-Honour, Mr S P Gupta, General Manager (CSR), Durgapur Steel Plant,
construction at urban areas. Earlier, Mr P R Seshadri, Past Chairman of the SAIL, deliberated on the issues of habitation of surrounding villages of DSP
Centre, welcomed the gathering. Mr D Sundarasekaran, Honorary Secretary township. He explained how the construction support of village schools,
of the Centre, proposed the vote of thanks. provision of drinking water was done. Mr Atanu Mukherjee, Past Chairman
of the Centre, spoke about the improvement of an attempt to Sensitise to
Uttarakhand
Sanitise campaign by Rotary Club of Durgapur Central in India. Mr R K Roy,
Mr C M Dimri, Chairman of the Centre, welcomed the august gathering. Honorary Secretary of the Centre, proposed the vote of thanks.
He spoke about the habitation of Ghaziabad
mass population in the country and
The Chief Guest, Dr Rajendra Kumar, in his lecture discussed various
stressed on the need and access to
issues, such as, lack of basic
adequate housing and challenges
amenities, population growth,
faced due to fast growing
underdevelopment of villages, traffic
urbanization. The Speaker, Mr congestion and management, etc.
Sunil Kumar, former Chief Engineer, Mr Jai Pal Singh, Convener of the
Uttarakhand Payjal Nigam, delivered function, spoke in detail about the
the thematic address. He emphasized on to develop smart villages and to facts related to habitat, security
develop affordable low-cost housing. Mr D C Gupta, Honorary Secretary of of tenure, availability of services, affordability, habitability, accessibility,
the Centre, proposed the vote of thanks. location and cultural adequacy, etc. Earlier, Mr V P Bansal, Chairman of the

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 Centre, welcomed the guests and dignitaries present. In his address, Mr City. He mentioned that habitats for
Bansal spoke about right to shelter, Pradhanmantri Awas Yojna - Housing humanity should be beautiful and
for all Mission, sustainable development, Convention of Habitat-3 at Kyoto, must have all convenience, health
Japan, etc. Mr Sanjay Bharti, Honorary Secretary of the Centre, proposed care and environmentally safe. He
the vote of thanks. informed that Central Government
Jammu has planned to build 100 Smart
Cities and these state-of-the art
Mr H C Jerath, Past Chairman of the Centre, presided over the function. cities will use technology to make
Mr Vinod Malhotra, former Development Commissioner, Town Planning life of its citizens more organized
Organisation, Jammu, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. On this occasion, and less stressful. Mr K Vijayakumar,
seven number of papers presented by Mr S C Thukral, Mr P K Nanda, Mr Honorary Secretary and Mr J Samuel, Joint Honorary Secretary, also spoke
Sewa Ram, Mr Vijay Kumar Sharma, Mr T K Sharma, Mr Akash Dasgotra on this occasion. Mr J Samuel delivered the vote of thanks.
and Mr Rajesh Kumar Angural. All speakers stressed for making schemes
which can provide maximum number of houses for accommodating the Meerut
larger part of population. Mr Malhotra lauded the efforts made by different Mr Ajay Kumar Gupta, Chairman of the Centre, welcomed the gathering. The
speakers for coming with the proposal for framing different types of housing Chief Guest, Prof S D Bhardwaj, Chairman, ABSS Institute of Technology,
schemes. Mr B L Rawal, Honorary Secretary of the Centre, proposed the Meerut, stressed for development
vote of thanks. with clean and healthy environment.
Kalaburagi The Keynote Speaker, Mr K B
Varshney, Chief Engineer, Nagar
Mr J L Shukla, Chairman of the Nigam, Meerut, while speaking on
Centre, presided over the function. the theme, explained in detail about
Prof (Dr) Shashikant R Mise, various parameters of adequate
Department of Civil Engineering, housing, such as, security,
PDA College of Engineering, availability of services, affordability,
Kalaburagi, attended the function habitability, accessibility and location, etc. The Speaker, Mr Dinesh
as the Chief Guest. He delivered Tomar, Executive Engineer, Meerut Development Authority, highlighted the
lecture on the theme duly depicting contribution of Development Authorities in solving the housing problem in
the illustrious examples. Mr Sugoor urban areas. The other Speaker, Mr Moinuddin, Executive Engineer, Nagar
Subhas proposed the vote of thanks. Nigam, Meerut, discussed at length the issues related to sanitation and
Kanpur supply of drinking water to the population living in cities and towns. Dr
Sanjay Sharma, Director, ABSSIT, also expressed his views on the occasion.
Prof Narendra Kumar Kohli, Chairman of the Centre, welcomed the august Mr Rajneesh Kumar, Honorary Secretary of the Centre, proposed the vote
gathering. The Speaker, Mr Suman Roy, Research Scholar, IIT Kanpur, of thanks.
stated that engineers often utilize the concept of saturated soil mechanics in
the design of various earth structures, buildings and foundations. The effect North Bengal
of unsaturated soil can cause drastic changes in the mechanical properties The Theme Speaker, Mr Tapan Kumar Roy, Lecturer, Jalpaiguri Polytechnic
and permeability behavior of a soil which affects the design of various Institute, stated that everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for
structures. Mr Roy also advised to take into the effect of unsaturated soil the health and well-being of himself
while designing buildings and earth structures. Prof J Ramkumar, Honorary and of his family, including food,
Secretary of the Centre, proposed the vote of thanks. clothing, housing and medical care
Kota and necessary social services, and
the right to security in the event of
Mr Mahendra Chauhan, Chairman of the Centre, presided over the function unemployment, sickness, disability,
and welcomed the guests and widowhood, old age or other lack of
participants. Mr C P Jhamb, former livelihood in circumstances beyond
Site Executive Director, NPCIL, his control. He also spoke about
Rawatbhata, was the Chief Guest security of tenure, availability of
and delivered lecture on the theme services, materials, facilities and infrastructure, affordability, habitability,
of the day. Mr S C Agrawal, former accessibility, location, cultural adequacy, etc. Mr Goutam Kumar Panda,
Executive President, ASI, Kota, was Chairman of the Centre, proposed the vote of thanks.
the Guest-of-Honour. Dignitaries,
including Mr C K S Parmar, Palghat
Deputy Director, Watershed, Government of Rajasthan; Mr C M Tejawat, Mr V P Kunhalan, Chairman of the Centre, presided over the function. The
Superintending Engineer, CAD, Kota; Prof R Kasetwar, Vice Chancellor of Guest Speaker, Prof (Dr) C K Prasad Varma Thampan, Head, Department
Career Point University, Kota; also participated in the group discussion. of Civil Engineering, NSSCE,
Mr D K Bhargava, Honorary Secretary of the Centre, extended the vote of Palakkad, spoke about Universal
thanks. Declaration of Human Rights in
Madurai 1948 and International Convention
on Economic, Social and Cultural
Mr V C Gandhi, Past Chairman of the Centre, presided over the function Rights in 1966 by the United Nations,
and welcomed the gathering. Mr P R Maniarasu, Urban Engineering where it was clearly stated that adequate shelter is a right of everyone. He
Department of Civil Engineering, P A C Ramasamy Raja Polytechnic stated that around one quarter of the worlds urban population continues
College, Rajapalayam, was the Chief Guest and delivered lecture on Smart

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to live in slums and informal settlements and one-fourth of the countrys Municipal Corporation, highlighted
total urban population is still houseless. He felt that growth of the Indian various Avas Yojna for low
workforce and their shifting from rural to urban area, wage employment income group people under Rajkot
getting replaced by subcontracting etc leads to slum development in the Municipal Corporation and how
country. The vote of thanks was proposed by Mr A Kesavan, Honorary number of slums may be reduced in
Secretary of the Centre. urban areas by constructing various
type of building for them. The other
Roorkee
Speaker, Prof Hakimuddin M Bharmal, Head of the Department, Indubhai
The Keynote Speaker, Prof R D Singh Parekh School of Architect, Rajkot, delivered lecture on the theme of the
from CSIR-CBRI, in his address day. Mr Dinesh Hansalia, Honorary Secretary of the Centre, proposed the
covered the basic parameters of the vote of thanks.
theme. He expressed his concern
Tiruchirapalli
over urbanization, rise in population,
infrastructure and energy. Experts Mr S Karuppasamy, Chairman of the Centre, welcomed the dignitaries
in the field also delivered their and guests. The Speaker, Mr
lectures, which were appreciated Wilson F, Associate Professor,
by the audience. Mr K C Naithani summarized the function and expressed National Institute of Technology,
his concern about over-exploding larger urban settlements, with a focus on Tiruchirappalli, highlighted the
Delhi. He also proposed the vote of thanks. importance of shelter for everyone.
He discussed in detail about the
Rourkela
initiative taken by the government
Mr Harjit Singh Kanvel, Joint Honorary Secretary of the Centre, welcomed and explained the historical
the gathering. The Speaker, Prof approaches for the shelters. Mr
Nihar Ranjan Mishra, Department Wilson also spoke about electrification of Dharavi slum in Mumbai. Mr
of Humanities and Social Sciences, D Varatharajalu, Honorary Secretary of the Centre, proposed the vote of
NIT, Rourkela, said that with growing thanks.
urbanization, the number of people
Trichur
being born in or moving into slums
is increasing and the overall number Mr V V Sudhakaran, Chairman
of people living in slums continues to of the Centre, presided over the
rise. He further stated that housing function. Dr A Kousikan, District
for the poor can only be achieved by creating a balance approach between Collector, Trichur, delivered lecture
urban and rural. Mr S S Bhue, Chairman of the Centre, also addressed the embracing the theme of the day.
gathering. Mr Harjit Singh Kanvel, proposed the vote thanks. Dignitaries, namely, Prof V K
Lakshmanan Nair, Mr Prasad, Mr
Saurashtra
Jack Francis, Mr Bosco, Mr C A
Mr Ramesh Pipalia, Chairman of the Centre, welcomed the gathering and Mr Bindu, Mr V Damodaran and Mr U K Sugathan attended the programme.
Deepak Suchde, Past Chairman of the Centre, briefed about the activities of Mr P K Unnikrishnan, Honorary Secretary of the Centre, proposed the vote
the Centre. The Speaker, Ms Alpana M Mitra, City Engineer (Housing), Rajkot of thanks.

on the topic Disaster Management & Preparedness in Tripura. He spoke

Disaster Management about turning point in policies and practices on disaster management and
highlighted the salient features of disaster management Act 2005. Maj Gen
S Bhattacharya, VSM (Retd), Secretary & Director General, IEI, narrated his
experiences regarding disaster management and how it was nicely mitigated
W est Bengal State Centre of the Institution jointly with the Tripura State
Centre, IEI, organized a Workshop on Disaster Management under the
aegis of Civil Engineering Division, IEI, on August 25, 2016 at Kolkata. The
by the skilled army personnel. Earlier, Mr Sisir Kumar Banerjee, Chairman,
West Bengal State Centre, welcomed the dignitaries and the participants
Speaker, Prof Gopinath Bhandari, Department of Civil Engineering, Jadavpur and Mr C Debnath, Honorary Secretary, Tripura State Centre, IEI, presented
University, Kolkata, delivered lecture on Urban Disasters Management : a short description about the programme. Mr Kashmir Lal Mallik, Honorary
Holistic Approach. In his lecture, Prof Bhandari covered various aspects, Secretry of the West Bengal State Centre, proposed the vote of thanks.
such as, climate change, how climate change affects different regions of the
world, disaster due to climate change, etc. He discussed in detail about the
components of disaster management, namely, hazard analysis, vulnerability
analysis, prenevtion and mitigation, preparedness, prediction and warning,
recovery, etc. Dr Radhikesh P Nanda, NIT Durgapur, delivered lecture on the
topic Vulnerability and Loss Estimation of Buildings Tool for Earthquake
Disaster Mitigation. He spoke about earthquakes covering plate tectonics,
global earthquake locations, earthquake vulnerability and loss assessment,
effects of earthquake landslides, formation of a tsunami, etc. Mr R K
Majumder, former Director, Urban Development Department, Government
of Tripura and Chairman, Tripura State Centre, IEI, addressed the gathering

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 IEI Celebrates
Sharma, Past Chairman of the Centre,
also addressed the gathering. Earlier,
Mr Jai Pal Singh, Convener of the

World Standards Day

function welcomed the gathering and
introduced the theme of the day. Mr
Sanjay Bharti, Honorary Secretary
of the Centre, proposed the vote of
Theme: Standards Build Trust thanks.

The World Habitat Day was celebrated by the Institution on Kalaburagi

October 14, 2016. Brief accounts of celebration as received from Mr J L Shukla, Chairman of the
various Centres are reported hereunder. Centre, presided over the function
and delivered lecture. The Speaker,
STATE CENTRE Dr G K Purohit, former Vice Principal,
PDA Engineering College, Kalaburgi,
Uttarakhand delivered lecture on the theme of the
Prof Rajesh Chandra, Chairman, Roorkee Local Centre, IEI, welcomed the day. Mr Sugoor Subhash, proposed
gathering and delivered a brief lecture about the International Organization for the vote of thanks. Large number of
Standardizations (ISO). The Mr C M Dimri, Chairman, Uttarakhand State Centre, members attended the function.
delivered keynote address on Standards Build Trust and mentioned that
Kanpur
standards connect us with reliable modes of communication, codes of practice
and trusted framework for cooperation. Introducing common interpretations on Prof Narendra Kumar Kohli, Past
reciprocal sides of a communication of transaction standards are essential to Chairman of the Centre, welcomed
mutually beneficial trade and resources efficient international commerce. Mr the gathering. The Guest Speaker, Mr
Akhilesh Kumar Verma, Honorary Secretary, Roorkee Local Centre, proposed the Navreet Singh, Executive Engineer,
vote of thanks. Computer Centre, IIT Kanpur, said that
LOCAL CENTRES standardization helps in maximizing
compatibility, safety repeatability
Ahmednagar and quality. He spoke about the present scenario of standardization involved
The Chief Guest, Col P K Shrivastava, in production of aerospace quality alloy steel threaded fasteners starting
Joint Controller, Controllerate of Quality from qualification of raw material to final product inspection. Mr Singh further
Assurance (Vehicles), Ahmednagar, discussed about the advancements taking place in surface treatment of fasteners
highlighted the importance of standards and their qualification standards. Mr N C Vaish, Past President, IEI, attended the
and warned that when the world moves function and presented memento to the Speaker. Mr Vivek Asthana, Honorary
ahead, we should not lag behind. The Secretary of the Centre, proposed the vote of thanks.
Keynote Speaker, Mr R K Tolambiya,
Deputy Controller, Controllerate of Ludhiana
Quality Assurance (Vehicles), Ahmednagar, highlighted the importance, necessity Dr R P S Sukerchakia, Chairman of
and application of Standards in Defence sector. He highlighted various activities the Centre, welcomed the gathering.
of BIS, such as, preparation and publication of specifications, certification to
Dr Rishi Pal Singh, ADC, Ludhiana,
various applications, viz. products, hallmarking, environment, occupational
graced the occasion as the Chief
health, food safety, etc. Mr A P Pargaonkar, Chairman of the Centre, presided
Guest. The Guest-of-Honour, Dr
over the function. He stated that nobody can survive without Standards as the
Prem Kumar, Vice Chancellor, GNA
Standards have become part of life and Standards are upgrading our standard of
University, Phagwara, in his address
living. Earlier, Mr H B Thigale, Honorary Secretary of the Centre, welcomed the
incited the young engineers to come
guests and introduced the theme.
up and set standards in every endeavor of their life. The Speaker, Dr P Thareja,
Durgapur Dean (Engineering), GNA University, dwelt upon as to how ISO standards are
conceived and brought into practice. Giving details of PDCA cycle, he mentioned
Mr J Konar, Chairman of the
that in competitive world, standardization held high value and would add to the
Centre, welcomed the guests
competitiveness of the business. Mr Arvind Dhingra, Honorary Secretary of the
and participants. The Guest-
Centre, proposed the vote of thanks.
of-Honour, Prof N K Roy from
NIT Durgapur, mentioned that Madurai
standards connect us with
reliable modes of communication, codes of practice and trusted frameworks for Mr R Ponbadi, Chairman of the Centre,
cooperation. He stated that a product or service conforming to an international presided over the function and delivered
standard is imbued with a trusted symbol of quality, safety or compatibility. The the welcome address. The Chief Guest,
other Guest-of-Honour, Mr Amitabha Bhattacharyya, former General Manager, Mr G Gokul Kumar, Director, Life
Durgapur Steel Plant, SAIL, delivered lecture on International Standards Academy and APT, Madurai, stated
Creating Confidence Globally. Earlier, Mr R K Roy, Honorary Secretary of the that earlier there were different type
Centre, briefed about the day. He also proposed the vote of thanks. of measurements and now everything
Ghaziabad has been standardized and nobody
can be cheated by giving wrong measurement and the standards have built the
The Keynote Speaker, Prof Satyavir S Sharma, Executive Committee Member of confidence on quantity and quality. He further said that the standards have built the
the Centre, discussed various aspects, such as, building trust for customers, ISO trust by confidence, harmonize, quality, bridge and transparent competition. Mr K
Quality Management systems, standardization, necessity of standardization in Vijayakumar, Honorary Secretary and Mr J Samuel, Joint Honorary Secretary of
global scenario, Codes of practices, development of standards, Indian standards the Centre, also attended the function. Mr J Samuel delivered the vote of thanks.
acceptable in global market, role of standards in quality & safety, etc. Mr S S

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Meerut Roorkee

The Chief Guest, Mr Sanjay Kumar, Prof Rajesh Chandra, Chairman of the
Scientist-E and Head of BIS, Centre, presided over the function and
Ghaziabad Office, explained, how highlighted the significance of the day.
The Chief Guest, Mr G S Misra, former
standards are developed at national
General Manager, BHEL, Haridwar,
and international levels. The Guest-of-
stressed upon standardization in industries and in products, processes and
Honour, Mr A N Malhotra, Chairman,
services. He felt that promoting of standardization is necessary to eliminate global
Indian Industries Association, Meerut trade barriers and make it easy for people to work together to ensure quality,
Chapter, highlighted the advantages safety and efficiency. Earlier, Mr Malvinder Singh, former AGM, BHEL, welcomed
of standardization and explained the gathering. Mr Akhilesh Verma, Honorary Secretary of the Centre, proposed
in details the scenario in different countries with examples. Mr V V Singh, the vote of thanks.
Scientist-B, Bureau of Indian Standards, Ghaziabad Branch Office, spoke on
hallmarking of jewellery and explained about the information contained in a Rourkela
hallmark and advantages of purchasing such jewellery. Prof Akram Husain, Mr Harjit Singh Kanvel, Joint Honorary
Managing Director, Radha Govind Group of Institutions and Dr P K Singh, Secretary of the Centre, welcomed
Director, RGEC, also expressed their views on Standardization in Education, the august gathering. The Speaker,
particularly in Engineering Institutions. Earlier, Mr Ajay Kumar Gupta, Chairman Mr Ajay Kumar Goswami, Deputy
of the Centre, welcomed the gathering. Mr Rajneesh Kumar, Honorary Secretary General Manager, Traffic and Raw
of the Centre, proposed the vote of thanks. Materials, Rourkela Steel Plant, SAIL,
defined standard as a document that
Munirabad provides requirements, specifications,
guidelines or characteristics that can be used consistently to ensure that materials,
Mr T H M Somashekhar, Honorary products, processes and services are fit for their purposes. He also explained
Secretary of the Centre, welcomed how International Standards help to restore confidence in a technology. Mr S S
the gathering. The Speaker, Mr Bhue, Chairman of the Centre, also addressed the gathering. Prof S Jayanthu,
Rajendrakumar Vastrada, Consultant Past Honorary Secretary of the Centre, proposed the vote of thanks.
and Valuer, spoke in detail about
Saurashtra
the importance of the day. Mr Meti
Hanumanthappa, Executive Engineer, GESCOM, Hospet, also delivered lecture Mr Ramesh Pipalia, Chairman of the
embracing the theme of the day. Mr Kattananjappa, Executive Committee Centre, welcomed the dignitaries
Member of the Centre, proposed the vote of thanks. and the participants. The Speaker,
Mr Dinesh Kakkad, in his lecture
Palghat discussed various aspects of ISO
and Standards. Earlier, Mr Deepak V
Mr V P Kunhalan, Chairman of the Suchde, Past Chairman of the Centre, briefed about the activities of the Centre.
Centre, presided over the function. The Mr Dinesh D Hansalia, Honorary Secretary of the Centre, proposed the vote of
Guest Speaker, Prof V Anitha, Head, thanks.
Department of Civil Engineering, Trichur
Prime Engineering College, Palakkad,
delivered lecture on the theme of Mr V V Sudhakaran, Chairman of the
the day. In her speech, Prof Anitha stated that standards connect us with Centre, presided over the function.
reliable modes of communication, codes of practice and trusted frameworks The Chief Guest, Mr Veerabaghu,
for cooperation. Introducing common interpretations on reciprocal sides of a Management Consultant & Lead
Auditor of ISO-9001, 14001, delivered
communication or transaction, standards are essential to mutually beneficial
his lecture on the theme. Mr
trade and resource efficient international commerce, she also added. Vote of
Unnikrishnan KIzhakkepurakkal, Honorary Secretary of the Centre, proposed the
thanks was proposed by Mr A Kesavan, Honorary Secretary of the Centre.
vote of thanks.

Intelligent System for More Connected World: Internet of Things

Contd. from page 1
Stone for Future Innovative Solutions. Mr Ramamurthy in his address
mentioned that IoT has been well accepted since it has opened doors to a
wide range of smart services with extended capabilities and created new
business models. He informed that very soon IoT devices will be designed
with functions for identifying objects for the purpose of contextual analysis
and autonomous interactions. On this occasion, three Eminent Engineering
Personalities, namely, Dr Ramachandra N Galla, Chairman, Amara Raja
Group of Companies, Hyderabad (in absentia), Mr Avinash Chander, former
Scientific Adviser to the Defense Minister, Ministry of Defence, Government
of India and Mr Ramesh Datla, Chairman and Managing Director, ELICO
Ltd, Hyderabad were felicitated for their valuable contributions in the field of
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering. The IEI Young Engineers
Award in the field of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
Division for the year 2016-17 were presented to Dr Arnab Hazra, Assistant
Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Birla
Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, Rajasthan (in absentia); Dr
Biswajeet Mukherjee, Assistant Professor, Electronics & Communication
Engineering, PDPM Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design
& Manufacturing, Jabalpur; and Dr Debashis Sen, Assistant Professor,
Department of Electronics & Electrical Communication Engineering, Indian
Institute of Technology Kharagpur, West Bengal. Earlier, Prof (Dr) M K Raju,
Chairman of the Centre, welcomed the august gathering and Mr D Rama
Krishna, Convener of the Convention and Chairman, Technical Committee,
briefed about the Convention. Mr G V Srinivasulu, Honorary Secretary of the
Centre, proposed the vote of thanks. Mr S C Rudra, Dr G Padmavathi and
Dr K Venkatasubbaiah, Council Members of IEI were also present on the
occasion. Dr Kodela Siva Prasad, Honble Speaker, Andhra Pradesh State
Assembly attended the Valedictory Session and presented certificates to
the participants as well as technical paper presenters.

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