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 casanjaybainal@gmail.com,

sanjaybaijal@yahoo.com 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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