OBJECTIVES OF ECI
		Representing Member Associations in government and non- government bodies, and interacting on common policy matters relating to engineering profession
		Working for the setting up of a Statutory Council of Engineers and later interfacing with it, providing support and inputs for developing systems and procedures for the registration of engineers, CPD, code of ethics
		Facilitating authorization of member associations to register engineers; assisting them in developing internal systems for undertaking registration, CPD, enforcing code of ethics; and providing common forum for CPD to support the member associations
		Providing forum for exchange of information and experience among member associations, coordination, common thinking and views on important matters
		Helping in the analysis of existing education systems/bodies and making suggestions in order to make the education relevant for the engineering profession and employability
		Setting up a Resource Centre and Database of Engineers, which can provide necessary information required for the development of the profession
		Interacting with professional associations/bodies in other countries & international bodies
		Undertaking and supporting research for the development of the engineering profession