TAI in collaboration with ITA held a conference in Mumbai on the theme “Underground Facilities for Better Environment and Safety: Issues and Challenges” which was preceded by a workshop on “Conventional Tunnelling: Issues and Challenges”. 300 professionals from Austria, Brazil, Singapore, Hongkong, China, Germany, Malaysia and India participated in this event in the presence of the ITA President Tarcisio Celestino and Vice President Jenny Yan. TAIym participated in the event with a membership drive and reaching out as the objective. Sandeep, our very own chair was also declared the Young Tunneller India 2018, for his outstanding contributions, making us all proud.