Friday, December 09, 2022

Manak Manthan on 14 Dec 2022 - Invitation to comment on IS 15330 - Minimum Requirements for Safe and Independent Access & Use of Lifts by Persons with Disabilities

Creative of the Manak Manthan Event on 14 Dec 2022
Manak Manthan on WC draft IS 15330
Delhi Branch Office-II, Bureau of Indian Standard is organizing Manak Manthan on Wide circulation draft of IS 15330 : Requirements of Lifts for Persons with Disabilities (Second Revision). This standard specifies the minimum requirements for the safe and independent access and use of lifts by persons, including persons with disabilities. Requirements specified in this standard are in addition to those specified in IS 17900 (Part 1) (under print) as applicable. This revision has been undertaken to align the requirements of the existing IS 15330 with the ‘Harmonized Guidelines & Standards for Universal Accessibility in India 2021’ published by the National Institute of Urban Affairs (Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India).

The main focus of this interactive programme will be the discussions of various requirements and changes that are being brought into the standard and exchange of ideas on this draft in  wide circulation. The outcome of the discussions will be shared with the technical committee for further action.

Date and Venue of the Program (Hybrid Mode)

Date: 14 Dec 2022    Time: 10.30 AM

Venue:  Lal C Verman Hall, Manak Bhawan, BIS Headquarters, New Delhi-110002 

Virtual Meeting link : Webex  

Relevant Documents

1. Wide Circulation Draft of IS 15330 : Requirements for Lifts for Persons with Disabilities

2. Harmonized Guidelines & Standards for Universal Accessibility in India 2021 

We encourage you to join in this nation building activity.

About BIS

Bureau of Indian Standars (BIS), as the national standards body, has been formulating Indian Standards catering to the needs of various stakeholders in terms of quality and technological advancements. The standards are finalized through a consensus approach and the collective wisdom of the members of the Technical Committees. 

In order to ensure faster and easier implementation of these standards, BIS has taken the initiative of conducting a Manak Manthan meeting through which the stakeholders can directly discuss and comment on the standards which have been recently formulated or are at advanced stages of finalization. The Manak Manthan serves as a platform for identifying challenges and suggesting comments for improvement of standards and the feedback is made available to the concerned technical committee for addressing them suitably.



Friday, June 17, 2022

Tactile Pavers must be reliable and standardized across built environment - CABE Foundation intervenes in a pedestrian sidewalk project in Delhi

 

“We live in a society that extols mobility, autonomy and freedom.”

~ Steven Mintz


Have you wondered how a person with a visual disability commutes from point A to point B?  A lot of planning and inquiry goes into commuting, things that a person with a visual disability may take into consideration in terms of accessibility are: 

  1. Does the traffic light have a beeper for me to understand whether I can cross the road or not? 

  2. Are the sidewalks clear, safe and have proper Kerbs? 

  3. Do the sidewalks have tactile pavers or TGSIs?


In this article, we provide an overview of Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSIs) and how the CABE Foundation recently identified and highlighted incorrect laying of TGSIs in one of the stretches being developed by a contractor in the Delhi Cantonment Board area and facilitated modifications in the same. 


TGSIs have a specific function and impart specific information about the immediate surroundings. TGSIs act as, and are interpreted as landmarks. The two types of Tactile pavers that we use in India are warning indicators and directional indicators.

  • Tactile Warning Indicators (Dottype)/ Tactile Warning Blocks. Warning indicators, as the name suggests, warn of either a hazard or a destination. 

  • Tactile Guiding Indicators (Linetype)/ Tactile Guiding Blocks Tactile guiding or directional indicators are used to direct the user from one point to another along a safe path of travel. 


Tactile paving should be used on access routes to provide warning and guidance to people with visual difficulties. The need for TGSI’s is critical and requires to be laid out with a holistic integration with built environments. Partial and incorrect laying of TGSI’s may cause inconvenience and may be hazardous for persons with visual impairments. 


TGSI’s should be well integrated and appropriately placed into external and internal spaces right from the inception stage of a built environment. It is recommended to make TGSI’s part of the access route plan. In essence, a clear continuous accessible path of travel is one that provides a dedicated pedestrian space which is free from barriers, hazards or obstructions read more here 

On the 9th of June, CABE Foundation identified that the tactile pavements of the Delhi cantonment area are not placed as per the Harmonised Guidelines under the RPWD Act 2016. It was noticed by the team that the pavements were aligned very close to the edge whereas they need to be placed in the middle of the sidewalk for ease of access and to avoid any hazardous accidents.

“Obstacles such as lighting columns, bollards, signposts, seats and trees, should be located at or beyond the boundaries of walkways. Where unavoidable, protruding objects should not reduce the clear width of an accessible route or maneuvering space.”
~ Article 5.1.4., Harmonised Guidelines and space standards for barrier free built environments for persons with disability and elderly persons. 

Quick Intervention

As the above was brought to notice of the Court of the State Commissioner of Persons with Disability, NCT of Delhi. On SCPD’s intervention basis CABE Foundation’s intimation – a quick intervention  was undertaken by the CEO Delhi Cantonment Board within a week’s time to rectify the ongoing project of sidewalks development within a week’s time,

Challenges

The whole process also highlighted that there are still many areas for improvement as all the other pavements in the cantonment have been constructed in a similar manner. 

Recommendation

Standards need to be kept in mind from the design stage itself to avoid future costs of time and efforts. In addition, it is essential that training of all the stakeholders i.e. the Management, Engineers, Contractors and their staff  need to be ensured before undertaking the implementation of accessibility initiatives.

CABE Foundation strongly believes in standardising the accessibility of built environments in all sectors. We provide accessibility training as well to strive for an end-to-end impact. If you come across such instances, feel free to reach out to us. You can get in touch with us if you need handholding in implementing accessibilty iniatiatives in your institution. 


Tuesday, September 21, 2021

NCPEDP-Mphasis Javed Abidi Public Policy Award 2021 to our Director Shri Subhash Chandra Vashishth

The 12th NCPEDP-Mphasis Universal Design Awards were held today to coincide with UNESCO’s International Day for Universal Access to Information. This annual ceremony, which took place virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, honored the exceptional contributions of individuals and organizations in promoting accessibility and fostering a disability-friendly India.

One of the notable highlights of the evening was the conferral of the NCPEDP-Mphasis Javed Abidi Public Policy Award 2021 to Mr. Subhash Chandra Vashishth, Director at the Centre for Accessibility in Built Environment Foundation. This award recognizes Mr. Vashishth’s exemplary work in advancing accessibility and universal design, ensuring that people with disabilities can enjoy a life of equality and dignity.

The awards, which have been a cornerstone in recognizing disability-friendly innovations and practices since their inception in 2010, are a collaboration between the National Centre for Employment of the Disabled People (NCPEDP) and its long-standing partner, Mphasis. This prestigious recognition is highly sought-after by those dedicated to advancing accessibility and universal design.

In a ceremony that celebrated a decade of impactful work, a total of 12 winners were announced across various categories:

- Category A and B: Three winners from each category were recognized for their outstanding achievements.

- Category C: Five winners were acknowledged, including one Special Jury Award.

- Javed Abidi Public Policy Award: One individual received this special tribute for their exceptional work in public policy related to accessibility and universal design.

The NCPEDP-Mphasis Universal Design Awards, which are currently limited to India, continue to inspire and drive forward the agenda of creating accessible environments. 

As we at CABE Foundation celebrate this achievement of our Director, it is a reminder of the ongoing commitment required to build an inclusive society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Media Coverage 

Times of India : Two from Delhi win 2021 Universal Design Awards

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Friday, February 26, 2021

Election Commission allows Postal ballot to electors above the age of 80 years & electors with physical disability

Election Commission of India has issued a notification under Section 60(c) of the Representation of Peoples Act, 1951bearing No.52/2021/SDR/Vol.l dated 26 Feb 2021  extending the facility of postal ballot to Electors above the age of 80 years and also to Electors with physical disability. 

Download the notification here [PDF 62 KB] or read below:


Monday, October 05, 2020

Opportunity for participating in CPABE Pilot Exam and get IAAP's CPABE certification at 50% of the listed fee

Dear Colleagues,

The International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) is  a platform where accessibility professionals from around the world come together to define, promote and improve the accessibility profession through networking, education and certification. 

The IAAP has, over the past year, established a Taskforce of Subject Matter Experts to prepare certification exams for 'Certified Professional in Accessible Built Environments (CPABE)' credential, one of the programs that were originally developed under GAATES leadership, identifying the need of this professional recognition to ensure universally designed spaces for a greater global impact. It was transitioned to G3ict and is being led by its division IAAP now.

The CPABE pilot is currently open (September 30 to October 30, 2020). Limited space is available! IAAP is currently seeking pilot participants to fill the remaining spots for these exams.  The participants would be considered early adopters of the program content, already have the necessary skills and experience to pass the exam with little preparation. A DRAFT of the Body of Knowledge is also available to guide registered participants. You may read more about it at the following links:

1. The overview of the CPABE Pilot 

2. Registration for CPABE Pilot 

3. Exam Outline to guide the applicants

Exams are completed online with a proctor of your choosing or one assigned by IAAP at no additional cost. If you, or members of your extended network, champion Universal Design in the built environment, meet the certification criteria and would like to take part in the pilot, participants will help to shape the final outcomes of the program before public launch and earn certification at 50% off the list price.

 

Please register today or contact Ms. Tracey Shipman, IAAP's Program Manager with any questions you may have at email tshipman@accessibilityassociation.org


 


Saturday, July 25, 2020

Join Webinar on "A Dialogue on Expectations & Challenges of Persons with Disabilities during Covid19 Crisis organised by NIUA


Image of webinar creative with text: A Dialogue on Expectation and Challenges of Persons with Disabilities during CoVID-19 Crisis
We are excited to share that National Institute of Urban Affairs is organising a webinar series on "Building Accessible, Safe and Inclusive Cities (BASIIC)" in partnership with DFID (Govt. of UK). As a part of this series, our Executive Director, Mr. TD Dhariyal would be participating in "A Dialogue on Expectation and Challenges of Persons with Disabilities during CoVID-19 Crisis". The webinar is scheduled on 28 July 2020 from 2.30 PM to 4.00 PM.

Other speakers on the panel include Shri Dipendra Manocha, Trustee Saksham Trust, Dr. Shanti Auluck, Chairperson and Founder Muskan The NGO and Ms. Pratistha Deveshwar, a Motivational Speaker.

You are invited to join in. Please register for the event at this LINK

Visit NIUA website to know more about  Project 'BASIIC' supported by DFID.







Monday, June 15, 2020

Sh. Amor Kool speaks at a Webinar on Lighting, Ventilation and Building Envelope Optimisation organised by BIS and Ramco Cement Ltd on 12 Jul 2020

The National Building Code of India 2016 is a comprehensive document of various Indian Standards addressing the most critical and pertinent issues of building construction, varying from Fire and Life safety, structure safety, sustainability or accessibility. 

Informative banner of webinar titled- Sustainability in Buildings and Built Environment as per NBC 2016
Informative Banner about the Webinar
We are proud to have two of our directors serving two critical committees in NBC 2016, Accessibility and Sustainability. Mr Subhash Vashishth and Mr. Amor Kool are key members involved in drafting and standards formulation on the said respective aspects of this code of national importance. Both of our directors have reached out to developers, architects, engineers and occupants across India to spread awareness about the topics which are as of now not yet acknowledged but are critical for our future. 

On 12 June 2020,  The Bureau of Indian Standards in partnership with Ramco Cement Limited and Association of Structural and Geotechnical Consultants, organised a web based workshop on 'Sustainability in Buildings and Built Environment as per NBC 2016' where in Mr. Amor Kool was invited to address as the subject expert and a member on the BIS Panel for Sustainability.

The web based workshop began with the inaugural address of the Sh. J. Roy Chowdhury, DDG Standardisation (P&M). Shri Sanjay Pant, Head Civil Engg BIS and Mrs. Madhurima Madhav, Scientist D (Civil Engg), BIS gave an overview of the Sustainability provisions in the NBC 2016.

Screenshot image of webinar in progress showing Mr. Amor Kool speaking
Sh. Amor Kool speaking 
Mr. Amor Kool, Director -Sustainability, CABE Foundation  spoke on "Lighting, Ventilation and Building Envelope Optimisation" highlighting the importance of designing the built structures post COVID-19 scenario keeping principals of sustainability in mind. He shared pointers through which the design of built environment respects the region and local construction materials. 

"The approach towards sustainability is wholistic, it cannot be categorised and placed under different baskets. It is like in architectural terms, if you miss a centimetre at the start of the line you may loose out a meter at the end of it. Every category is equally important, if orientation is not thought out properly, then not only daylight but ventilation patterns, thickness of walls, quality of glass and many such things have to be re-negotiated." Mr. Kool emphasised.
Screenshot image of Q&A session during the webinar
Q&A Session addressed by experts
He further suggested that if a building is well thought through, the cost of construction should not increase, rather it’ll optimise.  Major takeaways from his talk.  "Everything is linked, every matter in this world, living and non living, thereby, it is critical to have balance. We cannot wait indefinitely to change our designs and the way we perceive our environment if we really want our built environment to be sustainable.” he said.

This was followed by a long Q&A session where Mr. Sanjay Pant, Mr. Amor Kool responded to the queries raised by workshop participants.

Saturday, May 30, 2020

On CABE's representation, DEPwD writes to States seeking disaggregated data of Covid- 19 affected persons by disabilities

New Delhi, 30 May 2020

The number of persons infected by Covid- 19 Pandemic is rising each day and we are sure a large number of persons with disabilities would also be affected due to their enhanced vulnerabilities because of dependence on others. However, it is not known whether disaggregated data by disabilities is being compiled and maintained by the concerned authorities.  

Also Section 8 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 requires the authorities to take appropriate measures to ensure inclusion of persons with disabilities and the DDMAs are required to maintain record of details of persons with disabilities in the district and take suitable measures to inform such persons of any situations of risk so as to enhance disaster preparedness. Article 31.2 of the UNCRPD also obligates the states parties to disaggregate the information and the data to use it to identify and address the barriers faced by persons with disabilities in exercising their rights. Goal 17.18 of SGDs on data, monitoring and accountability also envisages availability of high-quality, timely and reliable data disaggregated by disability among others.

As per National Disaster Management Plan November 2019, a Handicap International study in 2015 (HI 2015) found that 75% of people with disabilities believe that they are excluded from humanitarian responses to emergencies like natural disasters and conflict. They are often overlooked and excluded in risk reduction and disaster response measures. Persons with disabilities are also at a higher risk than others. 

In light of absence of mechanisms for collating disability disaggregated, CABE sent a representation to the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare  on 28 April 2020, seeking consideration of the following: 
i)  The data and information relating to Covid- 19 affected persons (i.e. those infected, quarantined, treated, died, etc.) may be desegregated by disabilities and be made available in the public domain.
ii) The concerned authorities may be advised to ensure that persons with disabilities are included throughout the DRM Cycle.
iii) Specific vulnerabilities of persons with disabilities among the Covid- 19 affected persons should be addressed effectively and with high degree of sensitivity. 
iv) They should not be clubbed with other persons for this purpose. It should be ensured that they are not abandoned after they are released from quarantine facility/ hospital.
The DEPwD, acting on our representation, vide its email dated 30 May 2020, addressed to Principal Secretary / Secretary dealing with empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in all States and Union Territories, has asked them to furnish detailed disaggregated data in respect of persons with disabilities.

Download communications here:

Thursday, April 23, 2020

CABE Foundation conducts online sessions for M Phil Scholars of NIEPA on 22 & 23 April 2020

During these challenging times of the second nation wide lockdown extended till 03 May 2020, all activities in the field have been brought to a halt, however, the online interactions make it possible to do quite a few things, particularly training of stakeholders.
Image of Mr. TD Dhariyal addressing the NIEPA scholar during the online webinar
Sh. Dhariyal addressing NIEPA Scholars online

At the invitation of National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), Shri T. D. Dhariyal, Director CABE Foundation, conducted two Sessions for  M.Phil. Scholars studying at the institute on 22 and 23 April 2020.

The interactive sessions focussed  on the issues concerning Inclusive Education of children and adults with disabilities, the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and other related Acts such as RTE Act, Commission for Protection of Child Right Act, Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act impacting the  Education of children with disabilities (CwDs) . 


The National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), (Deemed to be University) established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, is a premier organisation dealing with capacity building and research in policy-making, planning and management of education not only in India but also in South Asia.

In recognition of the pioneering work done by the organisation in the field of educational planning and administration, the Government of India have empowered it to award its own degrees by way of conferring it the status of Deemed to be University in August, 2006. Like any Central University, NIEPA is fully maintained by the Government of India.

Sunday, March 08, 2020

Advisory Work in Malaysia by Mr. TD Dhariyal at the invitation of MCCHR and Malaysian Council for Rehabilitation

10 March 2020, New Delhi

Image of Sh. Dhariyal speaking at the Consultation in Malaysia
Sh. TD Dhariyal making his suggestions
Mr. T. D. Dhariyal, Director, Centre for Accessibility in Built Environment participated as one of the two foreign experts for consultation and guidance to the “Promise 51 Workshop & Consultation to Enhance the Rights of Persons with Disabilities” (PP51) held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 6 – 7 March 2020 at the invitation of  the Malaysian Centre for Constitutionalism & Human Rights (MCCHR), the Project Law Strike Force.  MCCHR is a body of lawyers for National Expert Consultations and Drafting of Model Laws for Human Rights Reforms in Malaysia.

Mr. Nagase Osamu, Visiting Professor, Kinugasa Research Organization, Ritsumeikan University, Japan was the other international expert invited for this important consultation by Malaysia.

The MCCHR aims to bring about broader pro-human rights changes in society and within the Malaysian law through strategic litigation on selected areas of human rights; freedom of expression & peaceful assembly, right to fair trial, equality and non-discrimination, freedom of religion and protection of human rights defenders. It also provides strategic litigation training workshops to law students, pupils-in-chamber and lawyers on a regular basis.

The Workshop brought together the eminent lawyers, the experts, DPOs and CSOs to discuss cases of violations of the rights of persons with disabilities and to review amendments to the existing law of 2008.

A group photo of participants of the workshop in Malaysia
Group Photo of participants on Day 2
Shri Dhariyal strongly suggested to harmonise the Malaysian Persons with Disabilities Act 2008 with UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and gave specific examples from the judgements passed by him as the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Delhi during his tenure that ended on 31st Dec 2019. The audience was quite impressed by the orders and Suo Motu cases taken up by Sh. Dhariyal for enforcement of the India's Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act and raising awareness of the government machinery and other stakeholders to implement the mandate of the law in true spirit.   Various suggestions made by Mr. Dhariyal to harmonise the Malaysian Persons with Disabilities Act 2008 with CRPD was very well received and the audience was quite impressed by his  orders passed during by him while holding the Office of the Court of State Commissioner for Persons With Disabilities, Delhi, that were cited as case studies.

Mr. Dhariyal was earlier invited by Malaysian Council for Rehabilitation to guide them and the Disability Law Reform group and make a presentation and engage in Q and A at a forum to generate an evidence base to support review of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2008 in December 2019.

Sunday, July 28, 2019

Accessible Loksabha Elections 2019: a successful endeavor of Election Commission of India

The motto of ‘Accessible Elections’ was one among the many initiatives of Election Commission of India to make the world’s largest democratic exercise inclusive and participative for all. During the Lok Sabha Elections 2019, special focus was given to ensure the participation of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). A total of 62,63,701 PwDs were registered within an electorate of 910 million. 

Download Press Release No. ECI/PN/74/2019 Dated: 28th July, 2019 by Election Commission of India, detailing the successful endeavour of ECI  [PDF 847KB] or read below:


 


Assured Minimum Facilities in Polling Stations (AMF):

 

Thursday, March 01, 2018

CABE conducted an Access Sensitisation Workshop for North Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Picture of Sh. TD Dhariyal, State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities  for Govt. of Delhi explaining the mandate of RPWD Act 2016 during the Access Sensitization workshop

Sh. TD Dhariyal, State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities 
for Govt. of Delhi explaining the mandate of RPWD Act 2016
01 Mar 2018, New Delhi

On an invitation from the North Municipal Corporation of Delhi, CABE Team today organised an Access Sensitisation Workshop for the Senior Engineers and Architects of the North MCD in presence of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities Sh. TD Dhariyal. Incidentally, the North MCD is also facing notices from the Court of State Commissioner for inaccessibility of sidewalks, street infrastructure, public toilets and office buildings. Hon'ble Delhi High Court has also made strong observations in a public interest litigation filed by Sh. Nipun Malhotra against different civic bodies. The training was organised in this context so that the concerned officials were sensitised and trained on the mandate of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act  2016 and the accessibility requirements under the law and guidelines.


Picture 1 of Attendees at the Access Sensitization workshop
Fig A. Senior Engineers and Architects of the Corporation attending the Workshop

Picture 2 of participants at the workshop showing Senior Engineers and Architects of the Corporation
Fig B. Senior Engineers and Architects of the Corporation attending the Workshop

Picture 3 of the participants attending the workshop
Fig. Sh. Amor Kool detailing the importance of Universal Design while planning and renovating infrastructure. 

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 2016 and the Rules notified by the Govt. of India thereunder require the Public Authorities to meet the mandate of accessibility in public infrastructure and transportation within five years of the notification while for organisations (both private and public) need to make their services accessible within two years of the notification of the Act. It has already a year since the law has passed and the ground reality presents a grim picture. Unless the municipalities and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) immediately incorporate and adopt an Action Plan / Strategy Document for achieving the mandate of accessibility for the areas under their jurisdiction, it will be too late.

The RPWD Act 2016 presents an opportunity before the ULBs and developmental agencies to adopt Accessibility Plans for their areas for time bound implementation to promote inclusive communities in addition to smart cities. The time to act is now, before it is too late.



Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Udaipur to host next 2-Day National Workshop on National Building Code of India 2016 on 15-16 March 2018

Dear Colleagues,

This is in continuation of our earlier post dated 14 Feb 18. The next Awareness Raising Workshop on recently revised National Building Code 2016 is schedule during 15-16 March 2018 at Udaipur City of Rajasthan, India. 

Bureau of Indian Standards jointly with Institutional of Engineers (India) Udaipur Local Centre is organizing this 2-day Workshop  Delhi, India at College of Technology and Engineering (CTAE), University Road, Ganapati Nagar, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001.

It is reiterated that the speakers indicated in the workshop program below are Conveners/Expert members of the relevant chapters of the Code who have contributed in the revision of NBC.

Session IV is dedicated to Building Services: Lighting and Natural Ventilation which would be presented by a senior member of  our CABE Team. Here is the tentative program: 

2-day National Workshop on  National Building Code of India 2016 Tentative Program:
(15 & 16 March 2018 @ CTAE, MPUAC, Udaipur)

Thursday, 15 March 2018
0900h – 1000h
Registration
1000h – 1100h
Inaugural Session
1100h – 1130h
High Tea
1130h – 1330h
Session I Overview of NBC 2016 including Administration, Development                  Control Rules & General Building Requirements
Speaker:   Shri Sanjay Pant, Director & Head (Civil Engg), BIS
1330h – 1430h
Lunch
1430h – 1515h
Session II  Building Services - Electrical Installations
Speaker: Smt Shruti Goel (Member, Panel for Electrical Installations of NBC 2016)        
1515h – 1615h
Session III   Fire and Life Safety
Speaker:      Shri S.K. Dheri (Convener, Panel for Fire Protection of NBC 2016)
1615h – 1630h
Tea
1630h – 1730h

Session IV  Building Services – Lighting and Natural Ventilation
Speaker:      Shri Amor Kool (Member, Panel for Lighting and Natural Ventilation of NBC 2016)

Friday, 16 March 2018
0900h – 1100h
Session V    Structural Design Including Disaster Resistant Design of
                     Structures
Speaker:       Shri V.V. Arora (Convener, Panel for Masonry of NBC 2016)
1100h – 1130h
Tea
1130h – 1230h
Session VI   Approach to Sustainability
Speaker:       Dr. Prem C. Jain (Convener, Panel for Sustainability of NBC 2016)  - TBC
1230h – 1330h
Session VII  Provisions on Accessibility
Speaker:       Smt Madhurima Madhav, Scientist C (Civil Engg), BIS
1330h – 1430h
Lunch
1430h – 1545h
Session VIII  Construction Management, Practices and Safety
Speaker:       Shri Jose Kurian (Convener, Panel for Concrete of NBC 2016) 
1545h – 1600h
Tea
1600h – 1700h
Session IX   Plumbing Services
Speaker:       To be confirmed
1700h – 1730h
Concluding Session
1730h
High Tea

Registration:-

Please note that the registration shall be done on first come first serve basis and registration is mandatory for entry to the workshop. For further details, enquiry and registration, please contact :

Shri Y.K. Bolia ,
Hony. Secretary, IEI-ULC
Institution of Engineers (India),
Udaipur Local Centre,
1285, Hiran Magri, Sector 11
Udaipur- 313 002
Phone: 0294-2583702
Mobile: 9414254531
Email: ieiulc@gmail.com, 
ykbolia@gmail.com