Indian Institute of Welding - A Retrospective

Abstract

THE BIRTH

Rebuilding of Indian Industry was visioned soon after independence and for this, five year plans were launched, in which infrastructure development and industrial growth with self dependence were given the utmost priority. Core industries, such as, coal, steel, railways, capital equipment, oil, fertilizer, cement, petrochemical, nuclear power, defense equipment and supporting ancillary industries were targeted for achieving growth at a farst pace. Technology change was one of the major thrusts provided by the Government of India. As a result. Welding Technology was being developed and used effectively replacing the old methods of Metal Joining Processes.