ISGF Member Application Form for Students

Office: India Smart Grid Forum, c/o Central Board of Irrigation and Power, CBIP Building, Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021
Email: indiasmartgridforum@gmail.com Website: www.indiasmartgrid.org

Membership Number (to be allotted by ISGF):

Note: All fields are mandatory. Incomplete forms and forms without signature will not be considered.

1. Name and Contact Details

Name of the Student:

Address during the Academic Year:

Street Address:
State:
Postcode:
Country:
Telephone:

Mobile:

Email:

Mobile:

Email:

Permanent Address:
Street Address:
State:
Postcode:
Country:
Telephone:

2. Educational Information (no abbreviations please)

Full Name of the University / College:
Complete Address of the University / College:

Telephone:

Fax:

Email:

3. Details of the Course / Degree being Pursued

Roll No / ID Number:
Name of the Degree being pursued:
Department / Branch:
Starting Date of the Degree (month / year):
Expected Date of Completion (month / year):
Technical Area(s) of interest:
Highest Degree Received Previously:
Title(s) of Ongoing / Completed Project(s) / Publications:

4. How did you know about ISGF?

5. Payment Details (Leave empty if not applicable. Membership approval decision by the ISGF.)
Amount
Cheque/DD/Wire Transfer Reference Number
Cheque / DD drawn in favour of: India Smart Grid Forum, Payable in Delhi

6. Choose ISGF Working Groups of your Interest for Active Participation (Max 3).
(You may be contacted for working on interested topics)

WG1: Advanced Transmission

WG2: Advanced Distribution
WG3: Communications for Smart Grids
WG4: Metering
WG5: Consumption and Load Control

WG6: Policy and Regulations

WG7: Architecture and Design
WG8: Pilots and Business Models
WG9: Renewables and Microgrids
WG10: Cyber Security

Note: Details about the working group activities can be found at http://indiasmartgrid.org/en/isgf/wgs/

7. Please attach a copy of your Resume

8. Declaration
We/I declare that the statements made on this form are true to the best of our/my knowledge and belief. I understand
that the forum membership is voluntary. I have read the byelaws and MoA of Forum. We/I agree to comply with the Byelaws and Rules of Conduct of the ISGF and understand that this is a commitment to behave ethically within our profession.
We/I will do my best to promote the interests of the ISGF. I/We further declare that the Membership Contribution paid by
us (if applicable) to ISGF shall form part of the Corpus.

Signature:

Date dd / mm / yyyy

Where to Send the Form?

The completed and signed original forms should be posted to following address:
(Upon receipt and perusal, you will be informed about status of approval as ISGF member)
The Secretariat,
India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF),
Central Board of Irrigation and Power (CBIP) Building,
Malcha Marg,
Chanakyapuri,
New Delhi 110021
Key Benefits for ISGF Student Members

Access to interaction and professional networking with experts from over 100 member organizations if ISGF
including industry, government, utilities and academia

Strengthen your resume by association and working with ISGF

Knowledge dissemination and collaboration with industry and other experts on topics of mutual interest

Opportunities for Project Work with ISGF, SGDC (smart grid development center) and other ISGF Members,
Utilities, Regulatory Commissions etc

Platform to write/publish your work in the Portal and Smart Grid Bulletin; and

Internship and future employment opportunities with ISGF, SGDC and ISGF Members, Utilities, Regulatory
Commissions etc

Category of Members and Contributions:

Founding/Government Institutions : enjoy voting rights; no membership contribution

Utilities (power utilities in Generation/Transmission/Distribution including Central / State Utility / PSU / Power
Dept./ Private Utilities / Private Franchise Operators) : Full voting rights, representation in all Working Groups

Rs. 10 Lakhs life time Contribution to the Corpus; 50% discount for Utilities from North East and Hills
States.
Industry: Joining Contributions to the Corpus will be tiered as per the Annual Global Revenue:

Above Rs.100 Crore: Rs. Five Lakh

Between Rs.20-100 Crore: Rs. Five Lakh

Below Rs.20 Crore: Rs. Two Lakh

Associate Members: Non-Profit/Educational & Research entities no contribution; no voting rights; by invitation
for a period of 2 years by BoG, renewable by decision of BoG. These entities will be selected by the BoG.
Individual Members: Rs. 50,000/- as Joining Contribution to the Corpus for eminent persons by invitation;
voting right and representation in all Working Groups.
Honorary Members: Distinguished Personalities from different walks of life who could contribute to ISGFs
missions & objectives by invitation of BoG only. No contribution, no voting right.
International Members: Entities having no presence in India; more as Observers; Rs. Five Lakh or USD 10000
(whichever is higher) as Joining Contribution to the Corpus. No voting rights. Representation in all Working
Groups.
Student members: Rs.2500/- as Joining Contribution to the Corpus. Under Graduate, Post Graduates and
Doctoral Students from reputed educational institutions who have demonstrated expertise in Smart Grid
technologies (Membership valid only during status as a student)

First Contribution to the Corpus is for the first 12 months; there after members will pay Contribution towards Annual
Expenses as applicable for each calendar year which will be adjusted for remaining quarters.
For Further Details Visit: www.indiasmartgrid.org