National Foundation of Indian Engineers (NAFEN) was established in April, 1987, a Professional Society and an apex body of Engineers, Managers, Technocrats, Scientists, Academicians and Leaders of Corporate World from all over India and abroad. The Foundation is managed and governed by a Governing Council consisting of eminent industrialists, distinguished Parliamentarians and Leading Economist of high repute. There is a written constitution called "Memorandum of Understanding" approved by the Registrar of Societies, according to which the organization functions and its activities are governed.
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
NAFEN is vigorously pursuing the achievement of the following major objectives:-
- Promotion of Science & Technology.
- Dissemination of useful knowledge in Hi-Tech Areas & Management.
- Liaison with Industry.
- To create fraternity and brotherhood among Engineering and Management.
- To promote R&D activities in modern areas of engineering like OR, Computers (both Software & Hardware development), Electronics and tap new and non-conventional sources of Energy.
- To develop Hi-Tech areas for preparing Indian Engineers and Managers to meet the challenging demands of 21st Century.
- Revival of the sick industries by providing them Technical & Managerial support from their experts.
- To maintain close interaction with Government departments to see proper implementation of economic and industrial policies.
- To develop areas like Environment, Clean Technologies, Technology Transfer, Country Profiles, Status Reports, Industrial Maintenance etc.
- To organize International Conferences, National Seminars, Conventions, Workshops, Training Programmes, Entrepreneurship Development Programmes and Exhibitions etc.
- Project Management of turnkey projects on time, quality & price.
- Funding arrangements with international agencies like EC, ADB, WB, KFW, OECF etc. to provide best possible finances for Indian industry.