IGS Tirupati Chapter was established to promote cooperation among students, engineers and academicians in sharing, advancing and disseminating experience and knowledge in the field of Geotechnical Engineering Practice. The chapter had rejuvenated with series of activities in association with IIT Tirupati and IGS student chapters in different institutions in Tirupati region. Local chapter envisages putting in efforts in propagation of objectives of parent body and always strives to assist it in its endeavors by maintaining continuous interactions in the form of invited lectures, seminars, symposia and field trips involving subject experts, engineers concerned in this region and across the nation.
The IGS Roorkee chapter aims at promoting co-operation amongst engineers and scientists for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in the fields of Soil Mechanics, Foundation Engineering, Soil Dynamics, Engineering Geology, Rock Mechanics, Snow and Ice Mechanics and allied fields and their practical applications. It provides a common forum for academicians, research workers, designers, construction engineers, equipment manufacturers and others interested in geotechnical activity.
Indian Geotechnical Society ( Raipur local chapter was founded on 8 th July 2019 in the capital city Raipur of Chhattisgarh state It is 47 th local chapter under the aegis of IGS main body and the first chapter in the Chhattisgarh state Main office of IGS Raipur chapter is located at NIT Raipur Main objective of IGS Raipur chapter is organising short term training program, Workshops, Seminar, Conferences, Webinars and field trips related to Geotechnical Engineering for the field engineers, Faculty members, PhD, Post, and undergraduate students of Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering and Geology IGS Raipur chapter also aims to establish Student Chapters at nearby institutes to enhance the student activities and provide them a platform for various activities related to Geotechnical Engineering
IGS Pune Chpater has a membership of 100 + as on date. IGS, Pune has been instrumental in organizing many seminars and workshops since its inception. It is registered under Societies Act 1860, bearing registration certificate No. MAH1308/2014/Pune dated 22/07/2014 and under public charitable trust act 1950 registration no. F46367/Pune dated 13/11/2014. Successfully organised IGC 2015 at COE, Pune in December 2015. It has established 28 student chapter under its umbrella. Recognizing our outstanding contributions, IGS Pune Chapter received the prestigious award for the best local chapter at IGC 2022 held at Kochi.
Inaugurated in the year 2003, IGS Guntur Chapter has been one of the most vibrant chapters of the national professional body. The chapter, which has over 300 members, has organized several conferences, seminars and work-shops, the most significant being IGC-2009.
IGS Goa chapter was the 41st IGS chapter inaugurated at the hands of Dr. Ikuo Towhata, Japan in the presence of Dr. Deepankar Choudhury
Bhubaneswar chapter is the 32nd Local chapter of the Indian Geotechnical Society, inaugurated on 9th July 2011 at the Institution of Engineers Conference Hall at Bhubaneswar. Prof K.S.Rao was the Chief Guest at the event . Prof. P.K.Dash was the Chairman and A.C.Ray was the Vice chairman in the event. Er. Laxmikanta Tripathy was the Honorary Secretary. After the inauguration many events were condcted in collaberation with IEI, DFI KIIT University, CET college and individually. Students chapters have been functional in CET collage, KIIT University, IIT Bhubaneswar and in CV Raman university in Bhubaneswar. many lecture talk meetings were conducted in Dam Safety conference hall. Nirman Soudh Conference hall, Minor Irrigation conference hall of the department of Government of Odisha.
Indian Geotechnical Society, Baroda chapter is one of the oldest chapters of the IGS main body having head quarter at New Delhi. At present there are 51 local chapters of Indian Geotechnical Society in India. IGS-Baroda chapter was formed in the year of 1990 and now it is 33 years old, having more than 300 members from different organizations/fields, like academic institutions, individual consultants, students, practicing engineers, government engineers, construction firms and researchers.
Geotechnical engineering unlike other branches of civil engineering, contains full of uncertainties in arriving amicable solutions for design, protection works etc. Therefore it is imperative to provide a common platform for researchers, practicing engineers, academicians, government engineers to share the knowledge and experience, along with the latest development and best practices continuously for up-gradation of knowledge for society and engineers. To percolate the benefits of all such interactions upto the youngest engineers in Gujarat, Indian Geotechnical Society, Baroda chapter is formed. Chapter is fulfilling these needs by arranging seminars, conferences, expert lectures, webinars, training course in different disciplines of Geotechnical engineering like shallow and deep foundations, ground improvement, environmental geotechnical engineering, forensic geotechnical engineering, offshore investigation and many more, Until now chapter have organized more than 60 such programs successfully. During 17 Dec - 20 Dec, 1997 chapter hosted the Indian Geotechnical Conference 1997 and on the eve of Silver Jubilee year in 2015, chapter hosted 5th Indian Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference as a humongous celebration, the whole event witnessed grand success. The chapter received the IGS-AIMIL Best Local Chapter awards twice in year 1996 and 1999. Chapter also received Appreciation awards thrice for conducting excellent technical activities for the benefits of professionals in 2018, 2019 & 2021.
Indian Geotechnical Society formed its 46th Local chapter at Aurangabad on 3rd October 2019 at Marathwada Institute of Technology, with the aim of catering to the needs of Professionals and students of Marathwada Region thereby promoting co-operation amongst engineers and scientists for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in the fields of Soil Mechanics, Foundation Engineering, Soil Dynamics, Engineering Geology, Rock Mechanics, Snow and Ice Mechanics and allied fields and their practical application.The Honorable Secretary of IGS – Dr. J.T. Shahu were the Chief Guest. Dr. Dasaka S. Murthy, Secretary – IGS Mumbai Chapter and Er. Vikas Patil, Chairman- IGS Pune chapter were Guest of honour. Dr. N.G. Patil, Principal, MIT were present. The President of G.S. Mandal’s, MIT group of institutions, Dr. Y.A. Kawade presided over the function. IGS Aurangabad chapter has 30 members. IGS Aurangabad Chapter was awarded IGS AIMIL Best Local chapter award for the year 2021. The 231st IGS Executive Committee meeting was conducted on 11th June 2022 at IGS Aurangabad Chapter, Marathwada Institute of Technology, Aurangabad. IGS Aurangabad Chapter hosted the ‘Ninth Indian Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference’ (9IYGEC) at MIT, Aurangabad on 21-22 March 2023. Also, 234th IGS Executive Committee meeting was conducted on 21st March 2023 at IGS Aurangabad Chapter, MIT, Aurangabad.
Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS) was established in the year 1948 with an aim to promote cooperation among the Engineers and Scientists for sharing the advanced knowledge in the fields of Soil Mechanics, Foundation Engg., Soil Dynamics, Engg. Geology, Rock Mechanics, Snow and Ice Mechanics and allied fields and their practical applications.
The Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS) Agartala Chapter was inaugurated on the 2nd of November 2018 comprising 50 dedicated life members of the Indian Geotechnical Society. The IGS Agartala Chapter has set its sights on expanding its membership base to a total of 200 members, underlining its commitment to inclusivity and growth.
The Delhi Local Chapter is an enthusiastic community of individuals passionate about fostering growth, knowledge sharing, and collaboration in the bustling city of Delhi, India. Our chapter serves as a platform for professionals, enthusiasts, and learners from diverse backgrounds to connect, exchange ideas, and drive positive change.Our mission is to create a vibrant ecosystem that promotes innovation, professional development, and community engagement. Through a range of activities, events, and initiatives, we aim to empower our members and contribute to the overall advancement of Delhi's local community.
The Delhi Local Chapter is an enthusiastic community of individuals passionate about fostering growth, knowledge sharing, and collaboration in the bustling city of Delhi, India. Our chapter serves as a platform for professionals, enthusiasts, and learners from diverse backgrounds to connect, exchange ideas, and drive positive change.Our mission is to create a vibrant ecosystem that promotes innovation, professional development, and community engagement. Through a range of activities, events, and initiatives, we aim to empower our members and contribute to the overall advancement of Delhi's local community.
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