From Chairman's Desk
Vol. XXVI ISSUE: 9-10 September-October, 2017
U.P. State Centre"98YearsofRelentlessJourneyTowardsEngineeringAdvancementforNationBuilding"
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DearFellowEngineers
ThisbeingtheGoldenJubileeYearof
Eng ineers Day, bears spec ia l
signi�icance for IEI, as in 1968 �irst
Engineersdaywascelebratedbythe
Institution. I congratulate all thethmembers on 50 Engineers day,
besidesSep.-Oct.,2017beingfestivalseasonmybest
wishestoallthemembersforDushera,Deepawaliand
otherfestivalsoccurringinthisperiod.
AtourStateCentreEngineers'Daywiththetheme'Role
ofengineersinadevelopingIndia'wascelebratedwith
great zeal & fervour on 15/09/2017. Apart from
Engineers' day, World Habitat Day on 03/10/2017,
World StandardDay on 14/10/2017 andDeepawali
Milanon22/10/2017werealsocommemorated.Anall
IndiaSeminaronE-wastewasorganizedbythecentreon28-29October2017.Inall10 nos.papers/articles
were presented in the seminar by academicians /
Engineers from different Universities, Engineering
CollegesandFirms.thWe are also holding 97 AGM of our centre on
19/11/2017allthemembersarerequestedtoattend
theAGM.Moreandmoretechnicalactivitiesarealso
plannedinthecomingmonths.Withregards
Forthcoming Events at IEI, U.P. State Centre
S.N Date Eventth01. Nov.19,2017 97 AGM
02.Dec.9-10,2017 AllIndiaSeminaronSourcesofPlanetEnergy,EnvironmentalandDisasterScience:GlacierMelting&itsChallenges(SPEED-2017)inassociationwithSMSLucknow.
03. Dec.14,2017 EnergyConservationDay04. Dec./Jan. OnedaySeminaronSolidWaste
Management
05. Jan./Feb.,2018 EngineeringInterventionforenhancingpro�itabilityofSugarCanefarmers
Prof.(Dr.)BharatRajSingh,FIEChairman
Memento presentation to Keynote speaker
He described about the satellite navigation at Global level. He
said that it is Free, Precise, Reliable, can be used in all weather
conditions at anytime & anywhere with unlimited user capac-
ity. There are two types of Major Satellite Navigation Systems
(GNSS). Global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) provide
coverage all over the world whereas Regional satellite naviga-
tion systems provide coverage is limited to one area/Country.
He also informed about the systems prevailing at present which
are
1. Global system at present are GPS, GLONASS (C/A Code
& P Code) Galileo & Compass-Under development
(EUROPE/CHINA) and regional systems are Quasi-
Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)-JAPAN
2. Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS)
3. Bei Dou Navigation Satellite System (BDS)-CHINA
At regional level presently following systems are working
· Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)-JAPAN
· Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS)
· Bei Dou Navigation Satellite System (BDS)-CHINA
Report on Lecture on 'Satellite Navigation in Indian
Perspective'
The Institution of Engineers (India), UP State Centre, Lucknow
organised a technical talk on 'Satellite Navigation in Indian
Perspective' on 25/08/2017. The Keynote Speaker of the
programme was Er. S. N. Sahoo, FIE, Scientist-F, ISRO
Telemetry Tracking & Tele-Command Network'.
Er Mahendra Kumar, Director Lucknow Metro Rail
Corporation while speaking on the theme elucidated
that in a developing India for the role of engineers, four
resources are essential viz means of communication,
energy, connectivity & trained human resources.
Chief Guest addressing the gathering
Keynote speaker lighting the lamp
Informing about the various categories of its applica-
tions he summarised all the five major categorisations
viz. for Emergency Calls Location (Determining a basic
position), for movement from one location to another
location (Car Navigation)), for fleet Management
Tracking (Monitoring the movement of people and
Things), for Creating maps of the World (Mapping) and
for Bringing Precise timing to the world (Timing). He
also spoke about the various spectrums for GNSS and
necessity of different satellite navigation systems and its
implementation.
Earlier Dr Bharat Raj Singh, Chairman welcomed the
guest and Shri V B Singh, Council Member and Past
Chairman of the centre convene the meeting. The
seminar concluded with a vote of thanks by Shri R K
Trivedi, Hony. Secretary.
Report on 'Golden Jubilee Engineers Day'
Golden Jubilee Engineers Day was celebrated on 15th
Sept, 2017 in the Auditorium of UP State Centre,
Lucknow on the 157th Birth anniversary of Bharat
Ratna Sir M Visvesvaraya. Chief Guest on the occasion
Dr S P Singh, Vice Chancellor of Lucknow University &
Guest of Honour Er. Mahendra Kumar, Director
Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation garlanded the portrait
of Er M. Visvesvaraya. Dr Singh while expressing his
views spoke about the role of Engineers in the develop-
ment of Nation, he said that for faster development and
industrialization, Engineers have to be given right place
in the society. Apart from adopting new technology,
engineers should also complete the projects in time with
quality work. Cost and time overruns should be avoided.
Engineers should be proud of the fact that all these four
components are to be provided by them only, which have
an important contribution in nation's development. He
specially mentioned about the service provided by I.T.
Engineers and commended the work done by them at
national and International level. Our engineers have made
the county proud by their capability and dedication and
now they have the responsibility of leading the country
ahead in global perspective.
Dr. Bhart Raj Singh, Chairman of the State Centre while
welcoming the guests told that Sir Visvesvaraya was a
visionary who was awarded Bharat Ratna in 1955.
Engineering fraternity since 1968, is commemorating the
birthday of Sir Visvesvaraya by paying tribute to the great
soul and celebrating 15th Sept. as Engineers Day. Er. V B
Singh, Council Member and Past Chairman while paying
tribute to M. Visvesvaraya said that his works are always
inspiring the whole engineering community. The editor of
UP State Centre Er. R K Pandey presented the life sketch
of Sir Visvesvaraya. Er R K Trivedi, Hony. Secretary
presented vote of thanks. A total of 300 members and their
families attended the programme
Report on 'World Habitat Day'
World Habitat Day was celebrated on 3/10/2017 at UP
State Centre of IEI. The day could not be celebrated on
2/10/2017 being a national holiday. The keynote speaker
on this day was Prof. Subodh Shankar, Dean College of
Architecture and Planning, Integral University, Lucknow.
The learned speaker informed the audience that World
over about 10crore people do not have shelter. In India
alone there is shortage of about 1.75 crores of houses even
developed and prosperous countries in the World like
USA, Germany, England are also facing this problem.
Keynote Speaker Dr Irfan speaking on the theme
'Standards make cities smarter' spoke about the role of
Standards, Aims of Standardization, Benefit of Stan-
dards and their role in making cities smarter. He defined
smart city as -
A smart city is an urban development vision to integrate
information and communication technology (ICT) and
Internet of things (IoT) technology in a secure fashion to
manage a city's assets. These assets include local
departments' Information systems, schools, libraries,
transportation systems, hospitals, power plants, water
supply networks, waste management, law enforcement,
and other community services.
He elaborated in details, how facilities like efficient
transport system providing clean drinking water,
Chief Guest addressing the gathering
In all 10 articles/papers were presented by various
academicians from different Engineering Colleges,
Universities & Engineers working in E-waste manage-
ment firms at different places.
Engineers from Sofy Group International & Siddha
Development Research & Consultancy Ltd, which are
engaged in E-waste management works at Bhubaneswar,
the first smart city of the country presented their talks.
Er. R. N. Bhargava, the keynote speaker enumerated the
following objective of the seminar & suggested that these
should be recommended to State Govt. for implementa-
tion :-
1. Awareness creation in Govt. employees, General
public, Students and all Stake holders.
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Regarding affordable houses Govt. of India has initiated
construction of low cost houses and has planned to
provide houses to all the citizens of the country along
with electricity, Water and W.C by 2022. To promote
affordable housing Govt. is providing loan also on very
nominal interest. On this occasion Dr. Ashok Jain, Ferro
Cement specialist presented his proposal for construction
of low cost houses between 2-4.5 lakh cost using Ferro
Cement techniques.
On this occasion Er. V.B. Singh, Council Member & Past
Chairman of IEI, UP State Centre who presided the
meeting welcome the guest and apprised them about the
activities of UP State Centre. In the end Hony. Secretary
of State Centre Er. R K Trivedi gave vote of thanks.
Report on 'World Standards Day'
World Standards Day was celebrated at UP State Centre
of IEI on 14/10/2017. Dr Irfan Ahmad Mir, Manager
(Technical) at Central Institute of Plastic Engineering &
Technology, Lucknow was the Keynote Speaker & Chief
Guest on this occasion. Prof.(Dr.) Bharat Raj Singh,
Chairman of State Centre welcomed the Chief Guest &
spoke about the Standards in every sphere of life.
adequate green power, effective health services to masses
waste management etc. can be developed by using
standardization.
Convener of the event Er. V. B. Singh, Past Chairman &
Council Member said that international standards can be
implemented as per local condition for providing above
mentioned facilities to the citizens.
In the end Er. R K Trivedi, Hony. Secretary gave vote of
thanks
Report on All India Seminar on 'Electronic Waste'
UP State Centre of IEI conducted two day All India
Seminar on 'Electronic Waste' on Oct. 28-29, 2017.
Convener of the seminar was Er. S. V. Pande, FIE,
Industrial & Environmental Consultant and SCC
member. The well attended seminar critically assessed
apprised & synthesized the knowledge, expertise and
views of the Producer/Generator, Regulator, Handlers,
Institutions, Scientist & NGOs of E-waste under various
themes. Dr. D. K. Srivastava, Joint Director, Council of
Science Technology was the Chief Guest & Er. R. N.
Bhargava, Chairman Ecomen Laboratories & an eminent
environmentalist was the keynote speaker. Dr. Bharat Raj
Singh welcomed the dignitaries and guests and lauded to
enhance thrust on awareness amongst stakeholders in
Indian contest.
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2. Rules of E-waste management framed by Central
Govt. in 2016 to be identified & implemented.
3. Recovery/Re-use/Re-cycle/Save and disposal of
various components of discarded Electronic/
Electrical equipment may be done in systematic
manner.
4. To minimize effect of E-waste on Environment/Air
water etc. Skilled persons should be deployed in
management and disposal of E-waste and not the
unorganized ragpickers.
Er R K Trivedi, Hony. Secretary presented vote of
thanks.
MEMBER IN NEWS
Noted city environmentalist Mr.RN Bhargava (Fellow),
Chairman, Ecomen Laboratories & Secretary General,
Club of Lucknow has recently been felicitated as
'Eminent Environmental Engineering Personality' for
his valuable contribution in the field of Environmental
Engineering at the 33rd National Convention of
Environmental Engineers of the Institution of Engineers
(India) held at Dhanbad. This is a very prestigious
honour bestowed upon only two eminent engineers
selected out of the whole country - a rare feat. Mr.
Bhargava is the first person from the State of Uttar
Pradesh to receive this coveted award. Congratulations
to him.
Notice for 97th AGM of IEI, UP State Centre
All Corporate Members
IEI, UP State Centre
In pursuance of Reg. 6, it is hereby notified that 97th
Annual General Meeting of IEI, UP State Centre,
Lucknow will be held on Nov. 19, 2017 at Engineers'
Bhawan, River Bank Colony, Lucknow as per following
programme:
Nov. 19, 2017
11:30 Hrs Registration
12:00 Hrs Business Session (Only for Corporate
Members)
Agenda for Business Session:-
1. To confirm Minutes of Meeting of 96th AGM held on
10/12/2016 at IEI, UP State Centre.
2. To receive the Audited Accounts & Annual Report
for the year 2016-17.
3. To appoint Auditors for the Session 207-18 & fix
their remuneration.
R. K. Trivedi, FIE
Hony. Secretary
Minutes of 96th Annual General Meeting of IE(I),
U.P. State Centre, Lucknow
Held on 10th December 2016
01. Er. B.R. Singh,FIE, Chairman, IE(I), U.P. State
Centre welcomed the Corporate Members and
called the meeting to order.
02. To confirm Minutes of Meeting of 95th AGM held
on 22nd November 2015 at IEI, U.P. State Centre
Er. V.B. Singh,FIE proposed that the Minutes of
Meeting be confirmed which was seconded by Er.
Jamal Nusrat,FIE.
It was resolved that the Minutes of 95th AGM held
on 22nd November 2015 are confirmed.
03. To receive the Audited Accounts & Annual Report
for the year 2015-16.
Er. R.D Mishra,MIE proposed that Audited
Accounts and Annual Report be confirmed which
was seconded by Er. N.K. Nishad,MIE.
It was resolved that Audited Accounts and Annual
Report for the year 2015-16 of U.P. State Centre are
confirmed.
04. To appoint Auditors for the Session 2016-17 & fix
their remuneration
Er. V.B. Singh,FIE proposed following for adoption
of the resolution which was seconded by Er. P.K.
Chaurasia, FIE.
It is resolved that M/s. S. Baijal & Co., Chartered
Accountants, D-39, Mahanagar Extension,
Lucknow - 226006 (Tele(O) 4077761) (M)
9616123123, 9335250186, (F) 0522-2338585,
4077761, E-mail [email protected],
[email protected] are hereby appointed as
Auditors of IE(I), Lucknow and their remuneration
is herewith fixed at Rs.7000/- + Service Tax
applicable.
05. Composition of State Centre Committee of U.P.
State Centre for the Session 2016-17 & 2017-18
13. 26.01.2017: Republic Day Celebration
14. 25.02.2017: Lecture on 'Techniques of Memory
Skills'
15. 4&5.03.2017: All India Workshop on 'Skill
Development in Renewable Energy Sector'
16. 18.03.2017 : Holi Milan
17. 22.03.2017: World Water Day-2017
C. Examination
The Summer-2016 and Winter-2016, Section A &
B exams were held successfully as per schedule.
D. Publication :
Newsletter were published and sent to all members
of U.P. State Centre on alternate months regularly.
E. Library
Total no. of books as on 31.03.2016 : 12229
No. of Books added during the year : 103
Total no. of books as on 31.03.2017 : 12332
Periodicals/Magazines: A total no. of 03 periodi-
cals/Magazines and Newspapers were subscribed
per month regularly during the year.
F. Accounts
Statement of Income & Expenditure and Balance-
Sheet of the State Centre for the year ending 31st
March 2017 were prepared & audited by Chartered
Accountant as per schedule.
G. Building of U.P. State Centre & Facilities
available
The U.P. State Centre is having its own spacious
building which was constructed during the year
1954 to 1958. U.P. State Centre building presently
having a multipurpose air-conditioned Auditorium
with seating capacity of 400 persons, Technical
Library, Air-conditioned Conference Room and
Guest House with 4nos. Air-conditioned and 2nos.
Air Cooled double bedded suites. All these
facilities are available on nominal maintenance
charges. The facilities are available for Technical
Activities and Examination purposes or any
activity related to these and of professional nature.
R K Trivedi, FIE
Hony. Secretary
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was reported by Dr. B.R. Singh, FIE, Chairman of
U.P. State Centre.
The AGM concluded with the Vote of thanks by Past
Honorary Secretary, Er. J.S. Mishra,MIE. The
Session Chairman thereafter closed the BUSINESS
SESSION of the 96th AGM.
J.S. Mishra, MIE
Past Hony. Secretary
ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17
A. Membership on Roll
Grade of Members As on 31.03.2016 As on 31.03.2017 Corporate 13018 13495 Non Corporate 60172 62474
B. Technical & other activities held during the
period
Two numbers All India Workshop, 7nos. National Days,
4nos. Lecture Meeting, Engineers Day, Annual General
Meeting, & Holi Milan were organized during the year
under reference as per following details-
1. 24.04.2016 : Technical Presentation on 'Smart
City Solutions'
2. 17.05.2016: 'World Telecommunication &
Information Society Day-2016'
3. 05.06.2016: 'World Environment Day-2016'
4. 19.06.2016: One Day Workshop on 'Challenges in
Water Sector'
5. 31.07.2016: Lecture on 'Textiles for Today and
Tomorrow'
6. 15.08.2016 : Independence Day
7. 15.09.2016 : Engineers' Day-2016
8. 03.10.2016 : World Habitat Day 2016
9. 19 & 20.11.2016! All India Seminar on source of
Planet Energy, Environment and Disaster Science
(SPEED-2016).
10. 10.12.2016 : 96th Annual General Meeting of U.P.
State Centre
11. 14.12.2016: Energy Conservation Day 2016
12. 20.01.2017: Lecture on 'Non-Destructive Testing
of Concrete'
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