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
Canoeing at the 1976 Summer Olympics – Men's C-2 500 metres was not disclosed in the official report. Three semifinals were held on July 30. The top three finishers from each of the semifinals advanced to the final. The final was held on July 30. Canoeing at the 1976 Summer Olympics – Men's C-2 500 metres The men's C-2 500 metres event was an open-style, pairs canoeing event conducted as part of the Canoeing at the 1976 Summer Olympics program. This event made its debut at these games. The 15 teams first raced in two heats on July 28. The top three finishers from each of the heats advanced directly to