INTRODUCTION

Introduction to ISNT
ISNT is the main professional body in India to cater to the needs of the NDT community in the country. Formed in July 1972, ISNT has evolved from adolescence to a mature Society. ISNT as on 1st June 2006, has 19 Chapters and over 6000 members spread all over the country.
The objectives of ISNT include, but not limited to the following:

	To further the cause of Science and Technology of NDT.
	To help Indian industry use the results of Research and Development in NDT.
	To organize courses/workshops/seminars in various fields of NDT and to create forums where exchange of information and ideas among the NDT practitioners and professionals belonging to other fields in industry take place.
	To promote the use of approved International and National standards in NDT and related areas by Indian industry in consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards.
	To help prepare new Indian standards and update old standards in NDT.
	To co-ordinate with universities, educational institutions and Government Bodies for initiating new projects on the development of various NDT techniques.
	To interact and co-ordinate with other National NDT societies and associations from other countries.
	To conduct training and certification courses in NDT techniques.
	To propagate the culture of quality, to promote NDE for enhanced production and reliability, and to accelerate the introduction of new NDT methods with confidence.
	To aid Indian industries to compete in the world market and export a diverse range of engineering products of proven quality.

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History of Indian Society for Non-Destructive Testing - (ISNT)

	ISNT was established in 1974 having its Head Office at Calcutta. The Founder members consisted of Shri K.Balaramamoorthy, BARC and many staff members of National Test House, Calcutta.
	Almost every year, National seminar is conducted in different parts of the Country.
	It has 20 chapters located throughout the Country.
	ISNT has conducted World Conference in New Delhi during December 1996.
	It has been selected by American Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT) for conducting ASNT Level-III examination in India.
	ASNT Level-III examinations are conducted annually at different locations in India.
	NCB is part of ISNT looking after conducting ISNT and ASNT courses and examinations such as Level-I, Level-II and Level-III. Many candidates have successfully obtained corresponding certificates for abovementioned examinations.
	QUNEST is a charity group as part of ISNT whose assignments are concentrated on Research and Development if NDT activities, Promotion of NDT Science and Technology, Interaction with Counterpart societies in other countries, etc.
	ISNT has now established its Head office at Chennai having following address : Indian Society for Non-Destructive Testing Module Nos. 60 & 61, Third Floor SIDCO Readymade Garment Complex Guindy, Chennai - 600 032, Tamilnadu
	ISNT also encourages members by providing various awards such as Lifetime Achievement Award, Best Paper Award, Best Chapter Award, R & d National NDT Award, Industrial Applications National NDT Award, etc. Many of these awards are sponsored by various organizations.
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ISNT Vadodara Chapter

	ISNT Vadodara Chapter was established in November 1981. The inauguration of chapter was presided by Shri D.C.Gami, the then Managing Director of Gujarat State Fertilizers Company Ltd. He had actively encouraged Vadodara Chapter.
	Vadodara Chapter has been actively promoted and its activities are sponsored by various organizations such as Gujarat State Fertilizers Company Ltd., Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Gujarat Electricity Board, M/s. Jyoti Limited, IPCL, etc.
	It had conducted regularly courses and examinations in various technologies connected to NDT activities
	It had also conducted National seminars in 1999 Vadodara and the regional seminars in 1986 and in 1992.

National Seminars
Apart from the above, the National Seminar on NDT & E became an annual feature since 1990 to which all NDT professionals look up to. About 300 NDT professionals and 20 manufacturers, suppliers of NDT equipments from all over the country participate in this event. During this seminar, the NDT man of the Year (personalities who have made significant contributions to NDT) Award is given. Best papers published in the national Journal of NDE are also given awards. Eminent national and international personalities are also honored for their outstanding contributions to NDT by conferring the Honorary Fellowship of ISNT.

NDE – NATIONAL SEMINAR HELD FROM 1982

1982 - VISAKHAPATNAM

1983 - CHENNAI

1985 - BOMBAY (MUMBAI)

1986 - COIMBATORE

1990 - HYDERABAD

1991 - MUMBAI

1992 - TRICHY

1993 - CHENNAI

1994 - MUMBAI

1995 - DELHI

1996 - NO SEMINAR IN VIEW OF 14th WCNDT AT DELHI

1997 - HYDERABAD

1998 - THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

1999 - VADODARA

2000 - KOLKATA

2001 - MUMBAI

2002 - CHENNAI

2003 - THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

2004 - PUNE

2005 - KOLKATA

2006 - HYDERABAD

2007 - VADODARA