National Academies
The Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), founded in 1987 comprises India’s most distinguished engineers, engineer-scientists and technologists from the entire spectrum of engineering disciplines. It functions as an apex body to promote and advance the practice of engineering and technology, the related sciences and disciplines in India and their application to problems of national importance. INAE encourages inventions, scientific investigations, and research in pursuit of excellence in the field of engineering. It ensures coordination and closer interactions among industry, R&D institutions and the academia, through institutionalized mechanisms. Activities of the academy include programmes on issues of technology policy and overall development for the benefit of society, and promoting research projects, pilot studies, technical education, fellowships, recognitions and awards. INAE represents India at the International Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences (CAETS)