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INAE has taken an initiative of organizing an annual mega event of engineers as \u201cEngineers Conclave\u201d starting from the year 2013, which is being organized jointly by INAE with Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Department of Space (DoS), Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and other major engineering institutions, on rotation basis, each year. Each conclave has two themes, one specific to the host department and other specific to some social problem where engineering intervention is desired. These two issues are focused from point of view of finding engineering solutions and specific recommendations are formulated for action by the concerned government department and industry. The Conclave provides a forum to discuss important national issues with respect to development in engineering science and technology, addressing policy issues for growth, requirement of faster pace of development, human resources etc. Engineers Conclave has tangible delivery in suggesting possible engineering solutions to the policy makers of the country.<\/p>\n

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Engineers Conclave 2023<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The tenth Engineers Conclave 2023 (EC-2023) is being organized jointly with UGC-DAE\u00a0Consortium for Scientific Research (UGC-DAE-CSR) in association with Department of Atomic Energy-Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (DAE-RRCAT), Indore from Oct 5-7, 2023 at RRCAT, Indore. Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore (DAVV) and Indian Institute of Technology, Indore (IITI) shall be the partner institutes of the event.<\/p>\n

The two themes of EC-2023 are \u2018Theme I: Laser Technologies for Emerging Engineering Challenges\u2019 coordinated by the Host Institute, and \u2018Theme II: Engineering and Technology for Clean and Green India @ 2047\u2019 coordinated by INAE. Prof. Indranil Manna, President, INAE and Prof. Amlan J. Pal, Director, UGC-DAE CSR would be the Co-Chairs of EC-2023.\u00a0 Dr. Shankar V. Nakhe, Director, RRCAT, will be the overall Coordinator of the event.<\/p>\n

To view the Technical Programme of Engineers Conclave-2023 CLICK HERE<\/strong><\/a>
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Engineers Conclave 2022<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Engineers Conclave-2022 (EC-2022) of the Indian National Academy of Engineering was organized jointly with Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on October 13-15, 2022 at Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC-ISRO), Thiruvananthapuram.\u00a0 <\/strong>The two themes for Engineers Conclave-2022 (EC-2022) were: Theme I<\/strong> on \u201cSpace for National Development<\/strong>\u201d coordinated by ISRO, and Theme II<\/strong> on \u201cTransforming India into a Global Manufacturing Hub\u201d<\/strong> coordinated by INAE. The Inaugural Session was graced by Shri S Somanath, Chairman, ISRO and Chairperson EC-2022; Prof Indranil Manna, President, INAE; Dr V Narayanan, Director, LPSC and Lt Col Shobhit Rai (Retd), Deputy Executive Director, INAE. The event commenced with the Invocation. \u00a0In his Welcome Address Dr V Narayanan elucidated the importance of the two themes for this year\u2019s conclave.<\/p>\n

Prof Indranil Manna, President, INAE in his presidential address emphasized that INAE is a conglomeration of eminent engineers dedicated to contributing to national development through engineering innovations and gave an overview of opportunities for Indian manufacturing sector and its role in the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. <\/em>\u00a0Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Hon\u2019ble Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Skill Development, the Chief Guest of the Function delivered the Inaugural Address in video mode. He highlighted that it is expected that there will be a paradigm shift in the next decade when India will switch roles from being a consumer of technologies, to being an architect and designer in developing devises, products, platforms and solutions. Shri S Somanath, delivered the Keynote Address on \u201cFuture Perspective of Space Ecosystem\u201d wherein he expressed that the space enterprise must be people centric and application driven. Lighting of the lamp was carried out by the dignitaries. The Abstract Booklet of Engineers Conclave 2022 was released during the Inaugural Session which concluded with the Vote of Thanks proposed by Lt Col Shobhit Rai (Retd).\u00a0Following the Inaugural function, an exhibition of engineering products was inaugurated by Dr S Unnikrishnan Nair, Director, VSSC\/IIST and Dr Sam Dayala Dev D, Director IISU. A luncheon Meeting on \u201cMaking India Global Manufacturing Hub\u201d was held with selected dignitaries as invitees. \u00a0This was followed by two parallel sessions on Two Themes which continued on October 14, 2022 (Day 2 of the conclave). The deliberation on the two themes focused on cutting edge solutions to arrive at specific recommendations.<\/p>\n

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Six enlightening Plenary Talks were delivered during the Engineers Conclave 2022, the first on \u201cMaking Manufacturing the next frontier for India\u2019s global leadership- Auto Industry\u201d by Mr Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors; the second on \u201cBlue Economy Development\u201d by Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Former Secretary, Ministry of Earth Science; the third on \u201cSpace for Earth Science\u201d by Dr. Srinivasa Kumar, Director, INCOIS; the fourth Plenary on \u201cEmerging Scientific Missions by Dr Anil Bharadwaj, Director, Physical Research Laboratory; the fifth on\u00a0 \u201cIndia as an Emerging World Power-Challenges and Opportunities\u201d by Shri G. Mohan Kumar, IAS (Retd), Former Defence Secretary, Govt of India and the sixth on\u00a0 Challenges in Human Space Mission by Dr S Unnikrishnan Nair, Director, VSSC .<\/p>\n

On Day 3- October 15, 2022 two Parallel Sessions were held on the two themes viz Theme 1 on \u201cSpace for National Development\u201d chaired by Theme 1 Coordinator- Dr Prakash Chauhan, Director, NRSC and Theme 2 on \u201cTransforming India into a Global Manufacturing Hub\u201d chaired by Theme 2 Coordinator- Shri. A.T. Ramchandani, FNAE, Executive Vice-President & Head-Defence IC, L&T during which the recommendations were finalized based on the panel discussion. Theme 1 focused on how India has the potential to be the space hub of the world and some of the recommendations include working on new technologies, expansion of space sector and reduction of production time.\u00a0 Theme 2 focused on Policy interventions for manufacturing including Simplification of processes; Production linked incentives and Enabling of Fiscal policies and MSME.<\/p>\n

The conclave concluded with the Valedictory Session in the afternoon of October 15, 2022 wherein the Introductory Remarks were delivered by Prof Indranil Manna, President, INAE followed by Summing up of Technical Sessions of two Themes by the respective Theme Coordinators. The highlights of the Session were the Address by Shri S Somanath, Chairman, EC-2022 and Valedictory Address by Dr Vijay Kumar Saraswat, FNAE, Member, NITI AAYOG & Chancellor, Jawaharlal Nehru University. Dr VK Saraswat in his address brought out that the thrust of the nation was in creating an eco-system for S&T development by setting up world class institutions like CSIR Labs, DRDO, ISRO, IITs.<\/p>\n

About 400 eminent experts and senior functionaries from National and State Centres\/ Departments\/ Units, Academia, R&D, Industry and INAE participated in the conclave and the event was an astounding success. Actionable recommendations emanating from the deliberations are being compiled which shall be forwarded to the concerned Government Departments\/Agencies for consideration. The event was meaningful in achieving the laid down objectives.<\/p>\n

Engineers Conclave-2022 (EC-2022) has been extensively covered in various sections of Print and Electronic media including\u00a0 the ISRO’s\u00a0 e-newsletter .<\/p>\n

To view ISRO’s\u00a0e-newsletter on Engineers Conclave-2022 CLICK HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Engineers Conclave 2021<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Engineers Conclave 2021 (EC-2021) was organized jointly online with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) on October 26-27, 2021. The two themes of EC-2021 were \u201cEngineering challenges for de-carbonizing the Indian Economy\u201d coordinated by ISA and \u201cAchievements of Indian Engineering \u2013 Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav\u201d coordinated by INAE. Dr Ajay Mathur, DG, ISA and Prof Indranil Manna, President, INAE were the Co-Chairs of EC-2021. Prof AB Pandit, Vice-President, INAE was the overall Coordinator of the event. Shri VVR Sastry, FNAE and Shri Pradeep Chaturvedi, FNAE were the Coordinators of the event.<\/p>\n

The Inaugural Session of the EC- 2021 was held on October 26, 2021. The Welcome address was delivered by Dr Ajay Mathur, DG, ISA & Co-Chair, EC -2021 followed by Presidential Address by Prof Indranil Manna, President, INAE. The inaugural address was delivered by the Chief Guest Shri RV Shahi, Former Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Power. During his address he highlighted that it appears that we should succeed on our efforts on net zero emissions by 2050 \u2013 2060 and the speed of various initiatives would depend on success in technology development, cost affordability, and management of operational constraints. The Inaugural Session concluded with Vote of Thanks by Shri Pradeep Chaturvedi, FNAE.<\/p>\n

\"\"Inaugural Address delivered by the Chief Guest Shri RV Shahi, Former Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Power<\/em><\/p>\n

The highlights of the Conclave were two Plenary Talks, Distinguished Address by Prof K VijayRaghavan, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Govt. of India and address by eminent Session Chairs namely Shri Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI; Shri Saurabh Kumar, MD, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL); Dr Mangu Singh, MD, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC); Prof AB Pandit, Vice-President, INAE & Vice-Chancellor, ICT, Mumbai; Dr U Kamachi Mudali, Vice-Chancellor, VIT Bhopal University and Shri VVR Sastry, Adjunct Professor, National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bengaluru.<\/p>\n

\"\"Distinguished Address by Prof K VijayRaghavan, the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India<\/em><\/p>\n

The first Plenary talk was delivered on October 26, 2021 by Lord Adair Turner, Chair, Energy Transitions Commission, UK on \u2018Global picture on scenarios to achieve 1.5 degrees and net zero\u2019. The Second Plenary Talk was delivered on October 27, 2021 on \u201cDilemmas at the Intersection of Scientific Temper and Engineering Ethics\u201d by Prof VM Naik, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Bombay.<\/p>\n

\"\"First Plenary Talk by Lord Adair Turner, Chair, Energy Transitions Commission, UK<\/em><\/p>\n

The event also featured a talk by the Keynote Speaker Shri TV Narendran, CEO & MD, Tata Steel who emphasized that execution of De-carbonizing heavy industry needs focus on long term goals as well as short term goals. He brought out that challenges in execution would be co-related during short-term and long-term processing. Social and economic issues are crucially important while considering reduction of the carbon footprint.<\/p>\n

\"\"Shri TV Narendran, CEO & MD, Tata Steel was the Key note Speaker of Technical Session-III: De-carbonizing heavy industry<\/em><\/p>\n

Three Technical Sessions pertaining to Theme-I: \u201cEngineering challenges for de-carbonizing the Indian Economy\u201d <\/strong>were organised on October 26, 2021 which were based on the following areas:<\/p>\n