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IEEE India Council is the umbrella organisation which coordinates IEEE activities in India. Its primary aim is to assist and coordinate the activities of local “Sections”, in order to benefit mutually, and avoid duplication of effort and resources. IEEE India Council was established on 20th May 1976 and is one of the five councils in the Asia Pacific Region (Region #10 of IEEE).
Section
An “IEEE Section” is an IEEE entity which caters to the needs of a specified geographical area. At present there are 13 IEEE Sections in India.
Student Branches
An “IEEE Student Branch” is an IEEE entity which helps students in a specific educational institution. Student branches are located in all major Universities and Engineering Colleges all over India. Each Student Branch is attached to the nearest IEEE Section.
Membership in the India Council
All members of IEEE, resident in India, are automatically members of the India Council.
India Council Executive Committee
The India Council is managed by an Executive Committee elected annually by all the members of India Council.