Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)

Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) is rated 3 out of 5 in the category government relations. Read and write reviews about Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE). The Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), founded in 1987 comprises India’s most distinguished engineers, engineer-scientists and technologists covering the entire spectrum of engineering disciplines. INAE functions as an apex body and promotes the practice of engineering & technology and the related sciences for their application to solving problems of national importance. The Academy also provides a forum for futuristic planning for country’s development requiring engineering and technological inputs and brings together specialists from such fields as may be necessary for comprehensive solutions to the needs of the country. INAE’s activities include programmes on issues of technology policy and overall development for the benefit of society, and the Academy promotes research projects, pilot studies, engineering education, fellowships, scholarships, awards and other benefactions. Seminars/Workshops/ Round Tables are conducted on topics of current national importance. The actionable recommendations emanating from the deliberations are submitted to the concerned Department/ Government agencies to assist in formulation of national policies. Election to the Academy is by nomination only. Upto 50 Fellows from Academia, Research & Development, Industry and other organizations may be elected each year from nominations received from Fellows of INAE. As per the Rules and Regulations of the Academy, the total number of Fellows at any time may not exceed 1000. INAE honours Indian and Foreign nationals who are elected by “peer” committees in recognition of their personal achievements in engineering which are of exceptional merit and distinctive eminence in new and developing fields of technology. As India's only engineering Academy, INAE represents India at the International Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences (CAETS); a premier non-governmental international organization comprising Member Academies from 26 countries.