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

PK Das, President, IIW urged Dr S Ramadorai, also the chief guest at The International Congress of The Indian welding Association, to act in haste to ensure that the robust growth projected in Infrastructure is not stalled by shortage of skilled professionals. Dr Ramadorai assured all help from the Indian Government in ensuring that skill upgradation of ordinary welders will be prioritised and Skill Development Institutions in Welding will receive the necessary Government Support for the same. Das added: "Job opportunities in manufacturing and welding must match career opportunities offered by software, internet and telecommunications sectors."