47 th Annual Technical Convention on Broadband Wireless Technology
Annual Technical Convention (ATC) of the Institution will be held at Ahmedabad during September 25-26, 2004 on Broadband Wireless Technologies. The topics of the four technical sessions will be Broadband Wireless through existing Technologies, Broadband Access through Satellite based Systems, Next Generation Technology for Broadband Access and Regulatory Issues including Spectrum Management for Wireless Broadband.

Newly Elected Council Members of IETE
The following are elected to the Council as members for the year 2004-2007.

Dr R P Bajpai (F050530L) obtained his MSc (Physics) with specialization in Electronics. Subsequently, he did PhD from IIT, Delhi in Solid State Physics and DSc from Hokkaido University, Japan. Presently he is Director, CSIO, Chandigarh. He has published two books and 170 Research papers in national and international journals and filed 20 patents. He has won many awards some of them are: CSIR National Technology Award 2002, Punjab Ratan, National Academy of Science, India Award 1998, Wistex Foundation International Award- 1994 etc. Dr Bajpai is a member of many National/ International Scientific Societies and Committees and has been Visiting Professor in International Universities. He has been Vice-President and Chairman- Board of Research IETE and Chairman IETE Chandigarh Centre. Dr Bajpai has been actively associated in IETE activities and has contributed to the Institution’s overall growth.

Shri R K Gupta (F048346), is presently Engineer-in-Chief of Doordarshan and responsible for overall Planning, System design and development besides operation and maintenance of the entire Doordarshan network. He has held many key positions in AIR and Doordarshan for more than 3 decades and participated in several international conferences. He has been Chairman of National Working Group 6 and Vice Chairman of Technical Committee of ABU. Shri Gupta was Chairman of Panel of judges for ABU. He has won Engineering Excellence Award for the year 2003. He was awarded the most prestigious “Eminent Engineer award” by the Institution of Engineers. He is IETE Council

Member since 2002. Shri Gupta is a Fellow of IE (I) and Past President of Broadcast Engineering Society (India).

Maj Gen K B Jhaldiyal, AVSM (Retd) (F060923L), a science graduate from Allahabad University, BE from University of Roorkee and M Tech from IIT, Bombay. He served Indian Army with distinction for 35 years and made special contributions towards engineering support for guided missiles, tank electronics, communication systems and HRD. He was awarded AVSM by the President of India for his distinguished services. Maj Gen Jhaldiyal served IETE as Secretary General for a record period of seven years (1996-2003) and implemented effective revenue generating easures. He has been instrumental in creating infrastructure and buildings at 20 Centres resulting in record all round growth of IETE. He was responsible for smooth conduct of Golden Jubilee celebrations of IETE and successful projection of Institution at national level.

Lt Gen Davinder Kumar, VSM & BAR (F062931L), is presently the Signal Officer-in- Chief at Army Headquarters. He is well known for his expertise in designing and implementing communication and IT projects for the government and the Army. He was selected by the Prime Minister to develop these aspects in the North East and Madhya Pradesh. He has planned and executed several such tactical and strategic projects for the Defence Forces. The President and the Prime Minister have acknowledged his contributions, and he has been conferred National Level Awards by them. He has been responsible for the spread of IT in the Army in a major way.

Shri S Narayana (F026368L), is MTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering. He is presently Dy Director in NGRI Hyderabad. Shri Narayana started his career in Defence R&D Organization. Subsequently, he joined NGRI and has been
responsible for designing several geophysical instruments, which have been produced commercially. He is recipient of many prestigious awards, for his contribution to the field of Electronics and Instrumentation. He served IETE Hyderabad Centre in various capacities including as chairman for two terms. He also served IETE as Council Member for two terms and was its Vice President and Chairman, MLCC. He has contributed immensely towards the growth of local / sub-centres, examination reforms, membership growth, students’ interactive forums and zonal coordination activities of IETE.