The Indian Institute of Welding (IIW), on the occasion of 8th Weld India Expo 2014 held at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi conferred Dr. S. Ramadorai -Chairman of National Skill Development Corporation (Govt. of India) & Vice Chairman- TCS with 'Life Time Excellence Award' for his dedication and contribution in Manpower & Skill development.

P K Das, President (The Indian Institute of Welding-Established: 1966) called upon Dr. Ramadorai to to ensure that the robust growth projected in Infrastructure is not stalled by shortage of skilled professionals. Over 100 international experts on Welding assembled in Delhi to share their knowledge with Indian Welding professionals for over 3 days at the Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.

Dr Ramadorai, while accepting the award, assured all help from the Indian Government in ensuring that skill up gradation of ordinary welders will be prioritized and Skill Development Institutions in Welding will receive the necessary Government Support for the same.