The Indian Institute of Welding (IIW-India), Bangalore was established in 1966.

The quality policy of the Indian institute of welding is to promote education and qualification in welding in India in line with international standards which would be globally recognized and accepted.

The Indian Institute of Welding (IIW-India) was incorporated on the 22nd April, 1966 at Calcutta to foster the development of welding science, technology and engineering in India and since then has been serving the cause of the welding industry through its 13 branches / chapters throughout India. The institute is a non-profit making organisation registered under Section 25 of the Company’s Act 1956 and is also registered under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act 1961, as an Institution for charitable purpose. Through its various activities and programmes, IIW-India is now recognised as the premier Institute related to welding in the country with over 4500 Individual and Corporate Members. Further, as a member society of the International Institute of Welding, it is helping to project the importance and achievements of the Indian Welding Industry to the global community.

MISSION & OBJECTIVES

With a mission to be the Premier Professional Institute in India for the advancement of Welding Science & Technology and related activities, IIW-India has been continuously developing itself for achievement of the following objectives.

• Assist Human resources development in Welding in India.
• Technology diffusion to Industry and the individual.
• Foster R&D in welding.
• Promote Health & Safety in Welding.
• To promote education, training and qualification in welding in India in line with international standards which would be globally recognized and accepted.
• Established International Standards of quality for the Indian fabrication industry.