Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways in India will be the Chief Patron at the 60th Edition of ACC 2023, the annual convention of chemists organized by the Indian Chemical Society (ICC) which is part of the Centennial Jubilee Celebration. 

Talking about ACC 2023, Prof. G. D. Yadav, President, Indian Chemical Society and Former Vice Chancellor, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai said, "As the President of the Indian Chemical Society, which entered the Centennial Year on May 9, 2023, I am honoured and privileged to invite you all to join us for the mega event celebration which we have planned in New Delhi from December 20-22, 2023. We have planned a series of conferences during the year with the valedictory function being in Mumbai from August 2-4, 2024."

The Centennial Jubilee Celebration will showcase the strength of Indian chemistry and chemical industry. CSIR is the co-host. Dr. Ranjana Aggarwal, Director, CSIR-NIScPR is the Co-Chair added Yadav.

"In this 60th edition of our Annual Convention, we come together to explore and celebrate the contributions of chemistry to a sustainable future. From the fundamental principles of green chemistry to the transformative power of materials science, from circular economy strategies to innovative approaches in energy solutions, we will delve into the ever-evolving landscape of our discipline. 60th ACC will not only showcase cutting-edge research but also honor the excellence and dedication of our community," said Prof. G. D. Yadav.

The theme for the entire year's conferences are: Net Zero Goal & Sustainability: Role of Chemical Sciences in Green Energy, Circular Economy, and Prosperity of India. These conferences will include participation by leading industries, academics, nobel laureates, international chemical societies, padma awardees, and students.

Key focus areas for the conference are: Green chemistry; Inorganic chemistry; Organic chemistry; Materials chemistry; Nuclear energy; Minerals; Batteries; NEP & Teaching chemistry; Hydrogen technologies; Photocatalysis; Use of AI in chemical synthesis; Nanocatalysis: Drug delivery; Fluorine Chemistry; and Waste to wealth patenting & IPR evaluation.

Awards

Chemist of the Century - Bharat Ratna Prof. C. N. R. Rao

Life Time Achievement - Dr. Arun Sawant; Rajju Shroff; and Prof. Md. K. Nazeeruddin

Chemical Industry Icon - Mukesh Ambani

Centurion Distinguished Chemist - Prof. Sukh Dev and Prof. S V Kessar

Nobel Laureates

Bhatnagar Awardee Chemists

100 Young Researchers

10 Distinguished Women Chemists

Distinguished 1st Generation Entrepreneurs

17 Endowment Awards of ICS

Distinguished Chemist Overseas Citizen of India

Responsible Care Companies

10 Start-up Companies in Chemical Industry

The Indian Chemical Society was founded by the great son of India, Sir Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray on 9th May 1924. The Society is a premier Scientific Society of India, was founded as National Forum for the community of chemists and members of allied disciplines in British India. The driving force behind its establishment was the nationalistic spirit prevailing in India under British rule by Dr. J. N. Mukherjee; Dr. J. C. Ghosh, and Dr. S. S. Bhatnagar. Acharya P. C. Ray was the first academic entrepreneur having established the Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals in 1901, which is now a Government PSU and was known for the manufacture of hydroxychloroquine which was in the limelight during the covid pandemic. It is our plea to the government to declare August 2, the birthday of Acharya as the National Science Day.