The BHEL Seminar held on December 9, 1980, at IDC IIT Bombay was a significant event that brought together industry professionals, faculty, and students to discuss design and innovation in the context of industrial applications. BHEL, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, is one of India's largest engineering and manufacturing companies, and their involvement in this seminar indicated a strong collaboration between academia and industry. The seminar likely covered topics such as product design, industrial processes, and the role of design in enhancing efficiency and innovation in heavy electrical engineering.