About Us
The Institution of Engineers (India) has a rich history of organizing Annual General Meetings, Annual Sessions, and Annual Conventions in various locations across the country. These gatherings provide a platform to assess our activities and objectives. Over the years, the Annual Convention has transformed into the prestigious Indian Engineering Congress, aimed at promoting extensive interactions and knowledge exchange among engineers, both within India and globally. This annual event is designed to address the comprehensive needs of our engineering community.
The origins of the Indian Engineering Congress date back to 1987 when it was inaugurated by the esteemed Late Shri Rajiv Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India, in Kolkata. Since then, it has been attended by notable dignitaries, including Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, who inaugurated the 15th Indian Engineering Congress in Hyderabad in 2000. Additionally, Late Shri Pranab Mukherjee, the Hon’ble President of India, inaugurated the 27th Indian Engineering Congress in New Delhi in 2012 and the 28th Indian Engineering Congress in Chennai in 2013.
The esteemed list of inaugural guests also includes Shri E. S. L. Narasimhan, the Hon’ble Governor of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, who inaugurated the 29th Indian Engineering Congress in Hyderabad in 2014. Shri Tathagata Roy, the Hon’ble Governor of Tripura, inaugurated the 30th Indian Engineering Congress in Guwahati in 2015, while Shri Keshari Nath Tripathi, the Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal, graced the 31st Indian Engineering Congress in Kolkata in 2016. Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, the Hon’ble Governor of Telangana, was the distinguished guest at the inauguration of the 34th Indian Engineering Congress in Hyderabad in 2019.
In 2020, due to the pandemic, the 35th Indian Engineering Congress was held online. Dr. Harsh Vardhan, the Hon’ble Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Science and Technology, and Earth Sciences, Government of India, attended the event as the Chief Guest, inaugurating the Congress session in a virtual format.
The Indian Engineering Congress has evolved into a respected annual tradition of the Institution, promoting knowledge dissemination and the exchange of ideas among professionals and enthusiasts in the engineering field. It stands as a testament to our commitment to engineering excellence and innovation.
The Institution of Engineers (India), or IEI, is the largest multidisciplinary professional body encompassing 15 engineering disciplines and providing engineers with a global platform to share professional interests. IEI has a membership strength of over 0.9 million. Established in 1920, with its headquarters at 8 Gokhale Road, Kolkata-700020, IEI has served the engineering fraternity for over nine decades. During this period, it has been inextricably linked with the history of modern engineering. In 1935, IEI was incorporated by Royal Charter and remains the only professional body in India to receive this honor. Today, its quest for professional excellence has earned it a place of pride in almost every prestigious and relevant organization worldwide. IEI operates among professional engineers, academicians, and research workers. It provides a vast array of technical, professional, and supporting services to the government, industries, academia, and the engineering fraternity, operating from 125 centers located across the country. The Institution also grants aid to its members to conduct research and development on engineering subjects.
IEI has been recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. In addition to conducting its own research, it provides Grant-in-Aid to undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students of engineering institutes and universities.
IEI maintains the International Professional Engineers (IntPE) Register for India under the global International Professional Engineers Alliance (IntPEA). The Institution also grants the Professional Engineers (PE) Certification.
IEI, in collaboration with Springer, regularly publishes a peer-reviewed international journal in five series: Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, and Series E, covering fifteen engineering disciplines. For further details, please visit: www.ieindia.org
Durgapur Local Centre
The Institution of Engineers (India), Durgapur Local Centre established in 1961 in National Institute of Technology, (formerly known as R. E. College) Durgapur. In 1986 it was shifted from NIT Durgapur to Nehru Avenue, B-Zone, Durgapur-713205. Durgapur Local Centre achieved Best Local Centre for the session 2003-2004, 2015-16 and again 2018-2019. Durgapur chapter also achieved 2nd best technicians’ chapter for the sessions 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019 consecutively.
Present Corporate Membership Strength is 2939, Non corporate (i.e. Technician and Sr Technicians’) Strength is 12063 and Institutional Membership 08 as on 31st December 2024. For further details, please visit: www.ieidurgapurlc.org
National Institute Of Technology Durgapur
The National Institute of Technology Durgapur (NIT Durgapur) is situated on a verdant campus characterized by contemporary infrastructure. Established in 1960 as the Regional Engineering College Durgapur (RECD), it represents a collaborative initiative between the Government of India and the Government of West Bengal. In 2003, RECD transitioned to NIT Durgapur, obtaining full administrative and financial oversight from the Ministry of Human Resource Development of the Government of India and achieving Deemed University status on July 3. Furthermore, NIT Durgapur received university status under the UGC Act, and on August 15, 2007, it was designated an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. The institution commemorated its Diamond Jubilee in 2019.
NIT Durgapur is esteemed for its comprehensive academic offerings, which span undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across a wide array of disciplines, including engineering, technology, science, social science, and management studies. As an autonomous Institute of National Importance, NIT Durgapur has secured a prominent rank of 6th among all National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and 29th within the field of engineering according to the NIRF 2021 rankings. Additionally, it serves as the mentor institution for NIT Nagaland, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, and other affiliated institutions.
The aim of the Indian Engineering Congress (IEC), organized by the Institution of Engineers (India), is to bring together engineering professionals, academicians, industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to discuss and deliberate on key issues, trends, and innovations that are shaping the engineering landscape in India and globally.
- Promote Engineering Excellence: Encourage the advancement of engineering knowledge, skills, and practices to address current and future challenges.
- Foster Innovation and Research: Provide a platform for presenting research papers, case studies, and innovative projects that contribute to technological progress.
- Encourage Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Facilitate interactions among various engineering disciplines and stakeholders to foster integrated solutions to complex societal and industrial problems.
- Support National Development Goals: Align engineering practices with national priorities such as sustainable development, digital transformation, infrastructure growth, and Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India).
- Recognize Contributions: Acknowledge and honor outstanding contributions by engineers and institutions through awards and recognitions.
- Professional Networking: Enable meaningful networking opportunities among professionals for knowledge exchange, mentorship, and collaboration.