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Annual Report : 2016-2017 IEI, Maharashtra State Centre

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The Institution Of Engineers (India) (Established : 1920 - Incorporated by Royal Charter :1935)

Maharashtra State Centre

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Annual Report

2016 – 2017

Office :

The Institution of Engineers (India)

Maharashtra State Centre

15, Haji Ali Park, K. Khadye Marg,

Mahalakshmi, Mumbai – 400 034.

Mobile : 9820392726

Tel.: (022) 2354 3650 / 23542943.

Fax: (022) 23542942

E-Mail : [email protected]

Website : www.ieimaharashtra.org


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MAHARASHTRA STATE CENTRE

15, Haji Ali Park, K Khadye Marg, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai – 400 034.

Shri.Vijay S. Ghogare, FIE Chairman

Dr.H.M.Raje, FIE

Hon.Secretary

Mobile : 98203 92726

Tel : 022-23543650 / 2354 2943

FAX : 022-23542942

Email : [email protected]



NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the 41st Annual General Meeting of the Corporate Members of the Institution of Engineers (India), Maharashtra State Centre, will be held on 29.10.2017 at 12.00 hrs. at The Institution of Engineers (India), Maharashtra State Centre, 15, Haji Ali Park, K.Khadye Marg, Mahalakshmi, Mumbai – 400 034 to transact the following business. A G E N D A

1. To pass condolence resolution on the demise of the Corporate Members. 2. To confirm the minutes of the 40th AGM held on 27th November, 2016. (enclosed) 3. To receive the Audited Accounts for the year ending 31st March 2017. (enclosed) 4. To appoint the Auditors for the Year 2017-2018 and to fix their remuneration. 5. To receive the Annual Report of the Committee of Maharashtra State Centre. (enclosed)

Sd/- ( Dr.H.M.Raje ) Hon. Secretary Date: 05.10.2017 Notes :

1. The Corporate Members (FIE, MIE & AMIE) attached to the State Centre are only eligible to attend the meeting.

2. As per Regulation of the Council, “Corporate Members” present shall form the quorum for annual general meeting.

3. Report of technical activities and copy of accounts, for the year ending 31st March 2017 are appended.

4. Detailed audited accounts, compliance report will be available for perusal of Corporate Members (FIE/MIE/AMIE) up to 23.10.2017 at the office during office hours except Sundays.

5. Members who desire to have any information or raise queries are requested to send the same in writing or email so as to reach the office on or before working hours of 23.10.2017.


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15, Haji Ali Park, K Khadye Marg, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai – 400 034.

Shri.Vijay S. Ghogare, FIE Chairman

Dr.H.M.Raje, FIE

Hon.Secretary

Mobile : 98203 92726

Tel : 022-23543650 / 2354 2943

FAX : 022-23542942




28th November, 2016. Minutes of the 40th Annual General Meeting of the Maharashtra State Centre of the Institution of Engineers (India), held on Sunday, 27th November, 2016 at 1200 Hrs. at The Institution of Engineers (India), Maharashtra State Centre premises at 15, Haji Ali Park, K.Khadye Marg, Mahalakshmi, Mumbai – 400 034.

45 members were present. Shri.S.G.Bahaley, Chairman, IEI, Maharashtra State Centre welcomed all the Corporate Members to the 40th Annual General Meeting of IEI, Maharashtra State Centre and called the meeting to order. He then requested Shri.Abhay S. Kimmatkar, Hon.Secretary to proceed with the agenda. Shri.Abhay S. Kimmatkar, welcomed all the Corporate Members and proceeded with the agenda. Agenda Item 1 : To pass condolence resolution on the demise of the Corporate

Members All the Corporate Members present observed one minute silence in memory of all the late Corporate Members. Agenda Item 2 : To confirm the minutes of the 39th AGM held on 18th October, 2015. Hon.Secretary stated that the agenda for the meeting, containing minutes along with the annual report and the audited statement of accounts for the year 2015-2016, had already been circulated and no comments have been received from Corporate Members. He called upon the members for comments, if any. “Resolved that the minutes of 39th AGM of the Maharashtra State Centre of the Institution of Engineers (India) be and are hereby unanimously adopted. Proposed by Shri.J.N.Mistry and Seconded by Shri.S.H.Jain


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Agenda Item 3 : To receive the audited accounts for the year ending 31st March 2016.

Hon.Secretary stated that the report and accounts for the year ending 31st March 2015 have already been circulated to all the Corporate Members. He stated that no queries had been received on the audited statement of accounts till date and requested the members for their comments and observations, if any. Shri.R.L.Birla stated that the electricity charges have increased considerably. Shri.R.L.Birla stated that in the last AGM he had pointed out to provide separate electric meters to check the consumption of electricity. Shri.H.O.Thakare stated that it was not clear whether the meters to be provided by BEST or Institution itself. After discussions it was clarified that sub meters to be provided by the Institution. Chairman noted the suggestion for provision of such sub meters. Shri.R.V.Saraf suggested that solar panels can be installed to reduce the cost of electricity. Some members suggested to use CFL lamps for energy saving. After discussions, the following resolution was adopted unanimously.

“Resolved that the Audited Statement of Receipts and Payments, Income and Expenditure Accounts and Balance Sheet for the year ending 31st March 2016 be adopted”. Proposed by Shri.H.O.Thakare and Seconded by Shri.P.K.Kulkarni Agenda Item 4 : To appoint the auditors for the year 2016-2017 and to fix their

remuneration. Hon.Secretary informed the members about the appointment of auditors for the financial year 2016-2017. After discussions the following resolution was passed unanimously. “Resolved that M/s.S.G.Rege & Co., Chartered Accountants be appointed as auditors for the financial year 2016 – 2017, as per the existing terms & conditions”. Proposed by Shri.S.D.Khasnis and Seconded by Shri.R.L.Birla Agenda Item 5 : To receive the annual report of the committee of Maharashtra State

Centre. Hon.Secretary highlighted the various activities being conducted at our Centre. They also insisted that activities should be organised under all disciplines. Shri.R.L.Birla felt that the number of activities have reduced. Shri.Abhay S. Kimmatkar, Hon.Secretary clarified that the since the Convenors are from all over Maharashtra, hence the activities of the Local Centres have increased. Shri.S.G.Bahaley clarified that it is the responsibility of all the members to organise technical activities and not only the convenors who are elected from that particular division. Shri.R.L.Birla wanted to know whether the list of new library books purchased are maintained in the library. Hon.Secretary, informed that the list of all the books purchased have been maintained in the library. After discussions the following resolution was adopted. “40th Annual Report of the Maharashtra State Centre, as circulated, be hereby adopted”. Proposed by Shri.P.R.Bapat and Seconded by Shri.D.S.Pradhan Agenda Item 5 : To receive report on election of the Chairman and Hon. Secretary for

the Sessions 2016-2017 & 2017-2018. Shri.S.G.Bahaley, Chairman informed the General Body that Mr Vijay Sadashiv Ghogare, F-114163-1 and Dr Himanshu Madhukar Raje, F-108784-5 were elected unopposed as the


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Chairman and Hon.Secretary of Maharashtra State Centre respectively for the Sessions 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 in the 13th State Centre Committee meeting held on 27.11.2016. All the members present congratulated the newly elected Chairman and Hon.Secretary. Agenda Item 5 : To receive report from the BOS on election of the Committee for the

sessions 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 and one Council seat from Maharashtra State Centre for the sessions 2016-2017, 2017-18, 2018-19 & 2019-2020.

Shri.S.G.Bahaley, Chairman informed the General Body that he has received the sealed report from the BOS on election of the Committee for the sessions 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 and one Council seat from Maharashtra State Centre for the sessions 2016-2017, 2017-18, 2018-19 & 2019-2020. He thanked all the members of the BOS S/Shri.P.R.Bapat, Convenor, Shri.D.S.Pradhan, Dr.A.R.Katti, Shri.P.N.Tandon and Shri.A.V.Surve for conducting the elections as per the Bye-Laws and in very congenial atmosphere. He then declared the results as under :

1) Election of one Corporate Member to the Council from our State Centre for the Sessions 2016-2017, 2017-18, 2018-19 & 2019-20.

i) Shri.Mohan Balwant Dagaonkar

2) Election to the Committee of Maharashtra State Centre for the Sessions 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 as per Regulation No.25(a).

A) Only one valid nomination in each of the following divisions and the nominee declared elected unopposed :

i) Marine - Cdr.B.M.Bhandarkar

ii) Metallurgy & Material - Shri.D.C.Gour

iii) Mining - Shri.A.K.Agrawal

B) Elections were held in the other divisions as follows and the following members were elected :

i) Agricultural - Shri.S.D.Gorantiwar

ii) Architectural - Shri.Omprakash Govindlal Darak

iii) Aerospace - Shri.Khinvasara Sumit Kantilal

iv) Chemical - Shri.S.N.Gulhane

v) Computer - Ms.Manali Makarand Kshirsagar

vi) Civil - Ms.Maanasi M. Nandgaonkar - Shri.Pradeep Sahebrao Kolhe - Shri.Narendra Karbhari Birar

vii) Electrical - Shri.Mahendra Ratanlal Kothari


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- Shri.Niranjan Manohar Deshkar

viii) Environmental - Shri.Rajendrakumar V. Saraf ix) Electronics - Shri. Girish Shrikisan Mundada x) Mechanical - Shri.Samir Jaiwantrao Deshmukh

- Shri.Rakesh L.Shrivastava - Shri.Mehta Vipul Ramesh

xi) Production - Shri.Ramesh R. Lakhe

xii) Textile - Shri.Milind Lakshmikant Patil

All the members present congratulated the elected committee members. Shri.H.O.Thakare, appreciated the efforts of all the Convenors in organising the technical activities. Shri.S.G.Bahaley, Chairman, and Shri.Abhay S. Kimmatkar, Hon.Secretary appreciated the efforts of staff for smooth functioning of the State Centre. As there was no other matter pending meeting ended with the vote of thanks, proposed by Shri.Abhay S. Kimmatkar, Hon.Secretary. Sd/-

( Abhay S. Kimmatkar ) Hon.Secretary


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15, Haji Ali Park, K Khadye Marg, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai – 400 034. Shri.Vijay S. Ghogare, FIE Chairman

Dr.H.M.Raje, FIE

Hon.Secretary

Mobile : 98203 92726

Tel : 022-23543650 / 2354 2943

FAX : 022-23542942




DETAILED REPORT ON ACTIVITIES DURING YEAR 2016 – 2017

It has already been a long journey for Maharashtra State Centre, since its inauguration at the hands of

renowned engineers, whose far-sighted endeavour we have to carry forward as the current pole-bearers.

We hope that all Corporate Members will still march with the mission of strengthening amity among the

engineers fraternity.

Major activities and achievements accrued during the year, which deserve your thoughtful attention and

advices to make the gesture more fruitful in coming years.

a) Centre Level Activities :

i) Technical Activities :

Seminars, workshops and lecture meetings are regularly organized to highlight the emergent topics

related to engineering and technology. In such meetings, corporate members, students of engineering

colleges and polytechnics and general public are invited and the speakers are chosen among the

distinguished personalities in the related field. Efforts are being taken to involve other organizations,

engaged in propagating the technical innovations and up-keeping of the better technological practices.

During the year, a good number of such lecture meetings and seminars have been organized, the details

of which are given in “Annexure A” :

ii) AMIE Refresher Courses :

AMIE refresher courses were held at IEI, Maharashtra State Centre premises for Summer 2016 and

Winter 2016 exams. These courses were conducted by experienced professors and have received very

good response. An amount of Rs.2,83,500/- (Rupees Two Lakh Eighty Three Thousand Five

Hundred Only) was collected during the financial year from these courses.

Particulars Period No. of Students Registered No. of Faculty Members

AMIE Refreshers

Course Summer 2017

08th January, 2017

to

30th May, 2017

61 03

AMIE Refreshers

Course Winter 2016

03rd July, 2016

to

20th November, 2016

44 03


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iii) AMIE Examinations :

AMIE Summer, 2016 (June) and Winter, 2016 (December) Examinations were held in the Centre’s

premises strictly as per the guidelines given by the HQ at the State Centre premises. Details of the

registered candidates for the examinations are given below :

Section A Section B Total

Non Diploma Diploma

Summer 2016 115 783 624 1522

Winter 2016 106 690 526 1322

iv) Statutory Days :

As mandated by the Institution of Engineers (India), the statutory days are being observed by IEI,

Maharashtra State Centre on the theme stipulated by the National Council.

v) Student Chapters :

The Centre has established 4 Students’ Chapters at enclosed Engineering Colleges in and around

Maharashtra. These Chapters are functioning very well. Details are as under :

Name of Student Chapter Name of Advisors

Veermata Jijabhai Technical Institute, Mumbai Dr. S. Y. Mhaske

Thadomal Shahani Engineering College, Mumbai Shri. K. H. Ghadyalji

Government Polytechnic, Mumbai Dr.A.U.Warad

SSJ College of Engineering & Technology, Mumbai Mr.Pravin Adivarekar

vi) Technician Chapters :

Technician Chapter is functioning well. Members regularly participated in the technical and educational

activities with enthusiasm. We have received a grant of Rs.54,680/- (Rupees Fifty Four Thousand Six

Hundred Eighty Only) from the Headquarters during the year. Details of the Technician Chapter is as

under :

April, 2016 to August, 2016 September, 2016 to March, 2017

Chairman Shri.Santosh Sharad Saraf Shri.S.Sharad Gokhale

Hon. Secretary Shri.Dnyanesh E. Doke Ms.Bhoir Mayuri Ananta

Meetings Lecture / Paper Meeting Films Seminar /

Symposia / Visit

Short Term / Refresher

/ Courses Competitions

Total

09 04 02 - - 15

viii) Library :

The library facility of the IEI, Maharashtra State Centre library is being streamlined and regular addition

of books have brought the collection to 7300 nos. During the financial year 2016-2017, 352 books were

added and an amount of Rs.1,78,369/- (Rupees One Lakh Seventy Eight Thousand Three Hundred Sixty

Nine Only) was spent on the purchase of these books during the financial year. The library is kept open

for 12 hours during the AMIE examinations. Question papers of previous examinations are kept in the


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library for reference. National and international engineering journals, newsletters and other periodicals

from various institutions and organisations are available in the library for reference purpose. Various IS

Codes are available in the library. Details of the amount spent on purchase of library books during the

current year is shown in the table given below :

Total Books

as on

01 04.2016

New Books purchased

during

01.04.2016 to 31.03.2017

Total Books

as on

31.03.2017

Books 6,948 352 7300

Large numbers of young engineers visit the centre for various educational courses and related activities.

The involvement and the participation of large number of these young engineers and technician members

are beneficial to the Centre for sustaining the activities in the long term basis.

ix) Membership :

IEI, Maharashtra State Centre is putting sincere efforts to enroll new members and continues to be the

largest state centres of IEI. As on 31.03.2016 Corporate Membership of the Centre increased from 24,253

to 25,532 and ST / T membership increased from 87,773 to 89,736. Overall increase in total membership

is 2.9%. In addition to this we have got 18 Institutional Members.

Membership of various local centres under IEI, Maharashtra State Centre as on 31.03.2017 are as under

x) Retiring Room Facilities :

At present, our centre has 10 nos. of retiring rooms out of which 9 nos. are air-conditioned and 1 no. is

non-air-conditioned. Out of this 10 rooms, 2 rooms have been exclusively renovated for the use of

President and Council Members of IEI. These retiring room facilities are being regularly used by

members of the Institution during their visit to Mumbai. All the retiring rooms have televisions with

cable connections. The room-charges for the members are also very nominal. The retiring room is

presently running with high occupancy percentage during some particular seasons and moderate during

the rest of the year. We are hopeful that in near future, the guest house will find its full utilization for the

community and the society as a whole.

xi) E-Communication and Website :

All major communication of the centre is done using e-mail. Our Centre has started its own yahoo group.

Local Centres Corporate Non Corporate Total

Ahmednagar 767 2399 3166

Amravati 1301 3096 4397

Aurangabad 1308 4400 5708

Belapur 3153 10481 13634

Chandrapur 376 1546 1922

Kolhapur 725 3466 4191

Nagpur 2742 8382 11124

Nashik 2632 8727 11359

Pune 5220 26244 31464

Solapur 524 1626 2150

Maharashtra 6784 19369 26153

Total 25532 89736 115268


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More than 18000 members have already joined this e-group. The number is increasing regularly. It is the

largest e-group of the Institution. Regular reminders about the activities of the State centre are sent on

this e-group. e-Newsletter of the State Centre is also sent to all the members of the e-group. Participation

in the State Centre activities has increased due to this mode of communication.

Our centre has its own website www.ieimaharashtra.org which is upgraded with more facilities for

members and new look.

xii) Online examination of Professional Engineers :

Our centre regularly conducts online examination of Professional Engineer, as per the intimations

received from the HQ.

xiii) Computerisation :

Our centre is fully equipped with latest computers which is used for general administration, accounts,

email communication, report writing, presentations and lectures.

b) Constitutional Activities :

i) Committee Meetings :

During the period of this report 06 Committee Meetings were held to transact policy decisions and

programme formulations. It also discussed various issues related to the progress of the Institution strictly

adhering to the guidelines and norms laid down by the Headquarters. Monthly statement of accounts is

also approved in these committee meetings.

ii) Annual General Meeting :

40th Annual General Meeting of IEI, Maharashtra State Centre was held on 27

th November, 2016. The

AGM received and accepted annual report and audited accounts for the year 2015-2016. The AGM

appointed auditors for the year 2016-2017.

c) Financial Activities :

The State Centre has been following the guidelines given by the HQ in financial & administrative

matters. The Centre has prepared own norms (documents) for all the activities & administrative matters

for smooth functioning. In addition to this requirement the centre has appointed an internal auditor to

review the accounts on regular basis.

i) Annual Accounts :

Annual accounts of IEI, Maharashtra State Centre were duly audited and sent to headquarters on

25.06.2017 after the approval of the committee in the meeting held on 25.06.2017. The centre receives

an incentive of Rs.6000/- for timely submission of the annual accounts to the headquarters before the cut-

off date i.e. 30th June of every year. These accounts will now be put before the AGM for approval. A

copy of the audited statement of accounts for the period 01.04.2016 to 31.03.2017 is enclosed for the

perusal of members as “Annexure B”.


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ii) Utilization of grant for maintenance of building :

Our centre received an amount of Rs.3,00,000/- (Rupees Three Lakhs Only) towards land and building

grant. An amount of Rs.14,66,700/- (Rupees Fourteen Lakhs Sixty Six Thousand Seven Hundred Only)

was spent for total renovation of guest rooms No.201 and 202. For renovation of these guest rooms HQ

released special grant of Rs.5,27,000/- (Rupees Five Lakh Twenty Seven Thousand Only).

Acknowledgements :

The Committee of the MSC wishes to sincerely thank the engineering professionals, organisations, and

like minded institutions for their excellent support & co-operation in organising technical activities at the

State Centre.

The Committee of IEI, Maharashtra State Centre is also grateful to the Headquarters for their continuing

support, help & guidance.

The Committee appreciates the efforts of all Conveners of all programs.

The committee also wishes to place on record its sincere appreciation for sustained & dedicated efforts

put in by the members, non-members, well wishers, employees, suppliers, internal & external auditors for

the successful functioning of the Centre.

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Annexure “A”

Report of activities for the period April, 2016 to March, 2017

SEMINARS

Sr.

No. Date

Respective

Engineering. Divn. Particulars

No. of

Participants

1. 01.09.2016 Computer Seminar on “STADD Pro Software” 50

WORKSHOPS

Sr.

No. Date

Respective


No. of

Participants

1. 23.04.2016 Civil 22nd 1-day workshop on “Structural

Audit and Jirnodhara Upgrading,

(House-Keeping, Regular Maintenance,

Repairs, Rehabilitation) Fixing Leakage

and Waterproofing of Existing RCC

Building, Durable Construction for Re-

Development and for New Buildings

with practical of Flexible Membrane

Waterproofing System”

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2. 15.10.2016 Civil 23rd 1-day workshop on “Structural

Audit and Jirnodhara Upgrading,

(House-Keeping, Regular Maintenance,

Repairs, Rehabilitation) Fixing Leakage

and Waterproofing of Existing RCC

Building, Durable Construction for Re-

Development and for New Buildings

with practical of Flexible Membrane

Waterproofing System”

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STATUTARY DAYS / SPECIAL EVENTS

Sr.

No. Date

Respective


No. of

Participants

1. 16.09.2016 Interdisciplinary 49th Engineers’ Day, 2016 on the theme

“Skill Development for Young

Engineers to Reform the Core Sector :

Vision 2025”.

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2. 22.03.2017 Environmental World Water Day on the theme “Waste

Water”

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LECTURES

Sr.

No. Date

Respective


No. of

Participants

1 09.05.2016 Civil Lecture on “Water Resources in

Maharashtra: Challenges & Strategies.”

26

2 21.05.2016 Civil Lecture on “Future Technology in Civil

Engineering – Smart City & Space

Technology (Moon & Mars)”

67

3 10.06.2016 Civil Lecture on “Anchor Technology for

Future”

55

4 03.07.2016 Mechanical Lecture on “Application of Materials in

Engineering”

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5 22.07.2016 Civil Lecture on “Structural Steel Connection 144


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Design & Detailing”

6 04.08.2016 Civil R.L.Memorial Lecture on “Various

Important Clauses on IS Codes Related

to Civil Engineering”

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7 02.10.2016 Interdisciplinary Lecture on “Technicians’ / Students’

Convocation essentials and about the

24th IE (I) Convocation to be held on

Oct 22-23, 2016 at Pune.

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8 11.11.2016 Electrical Lecture on “Multifunctional Materials

for Solar Technologies”

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9 29.01.2017 Mechanical Lecture on “Elimination of Engine

Vibration”

22

10. 05.02.2017 Electrical Lectures on –

1) Development of Electric Vehicle.

2) Modern Techniques of

Manufacturing.

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11. 27.02.2017 Interdisciplinary Lecture on “Project Management for

Winners”

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12. 10.03.2017 Interdisciplinary Lecture on “Dymystefying Digitization

for Banking Operations”

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FILM SHOWS

Sr.

No. Date

Respective


No. of

Participants

1. 18.09.2016 Interdisciplinary Film Show on “About IEI” 22

2. 09.10.2016 Interdisciplinary Film Show on “About IEI” 16

TRAINING PROGRAMMES

1. 25.05.2016 Interdisciplinary Training Programme on “PAT & EE” in

Mumbai

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ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE

Sr. No. Activities 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017

1 Convention & All India

Activities

01 03 01 - -

2 Lecture / Paper Meetings 12 27 09 18 12

3 Site Visits 01 02 02 - -

4 Seminars, Symposia,

Workshops & Filmshows

11 10 08 6 6

5 Special Events / Days 04 04 03 2 2

6 Exhibition - 1 - - -

Total 31 50 23 26 20

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