Editorial

Our country is moving into another economical revolution and, if we are not prepared to meet the challenge, we will be relegated to a minor role in the global scheme of industry. The economic outlook for the Indian welding fabrication industry is not bleak despite some recent difficulties. Overall economic parameters are favorable with the combination of relatively skilled work force with a favorable cost structure if compared to the highly industrialized country. Traditionally, the welding industry has drawn in work force from high school and ITI. Recently, due to significant development in welding technology such as welding process control, power sources with advanced wave forms and digitally controlled displays, robotic welding etc. skilled and trained workforce has become an important ingredient to an organization's success. IIW-India had made a fantastic effort in planning to improve the performance of welding industry through training and certification. Our new president Mr. P. K. Das has emphasized in the last AGM held at Kolkata on 29.09.12 for implementing the concept of national plan for the industry. Our welding industry must take a stand on obtaining proper use of strong work force to accomplishing their goal.