Shri H M Nerurkar, President of The Indian Institute of Metals

Metallurgy has been intrinsically associated with the history and civilization of mankind and till date it has retained its importance. The development and production of numerous materials, a large part of which is metallic, are landmark of our technological progress. India holds a prominent position in the metallurgical world, and it is only logical that the aim of the professionals in this area should be just one - the pursuit of excellence.

The Indian Institute of Metals has played a significant role in its 65 years of journey since 1947 in establishing a bond among the metallurgical industry in the country, academics and researchers in the country. The professional course offered and conducted by the Institute is nationally recognized since long, and there are numerous examples of professional success of the candidates. The Institute has established strong interaction with some of the leading professional bodies pertaining to metallurgy and materials, and its arena of activities is ever expanding..........