Metrication in India Metrication in India Metrication or metrification is the process of converting to the metric system based on the International System of Units (SI). India's conversion to the metric system occurred in stages between 1955 and 1962. The metric system in weights and measures was adopted by the Indian Parliament in December 1956 with the "Standards of Weights and Measures Act", which took effect beginning 1 October 1958. The "Indian Coinage Act" was passed in 1955 by the Government of India to introduce decimal coinage in the country. The new system of coins became legal tender on April 1957, where the
2017 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships – Men's C-1 500 metres to 18. Competitors in this final raced for positions 1 to 9, with medals going to the top three. 2017 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships – Men's C-1 500 metres The men's C-1 500 metres competition at the 2017 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Račice took place at the Sportcentrum Račice. The schedule was as follows: Heat winners advanced directly to the A final. The next six fastest boats in each heat advanced to the semifinals. Qualification was as follows: The fastest three boats in each semi advanced to the A final.<br> The next four fastest boats in each