The Indian Geotechnical Society Trichy chapter is one among the 48 active local chapter that aims to provide a common forum for academicians, research workers, designers, construction engineers, equipment manufacturers and others interested in geotechnical activities. It works for promoting cooperation among those members for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in Geotechnical Engineering and their practical application.
The chapter has organized many workshops & conferences in a short period which includes 6th Indian Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference (6IYGEC), a biennial event of IGS hosted during 10th & 11th March 2017.