Who is the Father of Indian Chemistry? Govt promotes recognizing Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray as 'Freedom fighter'
Known as “Father of Indian Chemistry”, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray was a well-known Indian scientist and teacher and one of the first “modern” Indian chemical researchers.
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New Delhi, Jul 12: Ministry of Culture along with Department of Chemistry, Delhi University and Vijnana Bharti (VIBHA) organized a curtain raiser for two days International Conference on the 'Contributions of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray as a Chemist and Freedom Fighter' on Jul 11.
The curtain raiser program was inaugurated by Prof. Balram Pani, Dean, Colleges, Delhi University. Prof. Ashok Prasad, Head, Department of Chemistry presided the function and listed the scientific contribution of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray. Dr. Arvind Ranade, Executive Director, INSA and Secretary Vijnana Bharti (VIBHA) enlighten the audience with social contributions of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray.
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The Conference will be held on 161th birth anniversary of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray, on Aug 2 and Aug 3, under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The objectives of two-day International Conference on the auspicious 161th birth anniversary of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray, are to expand the legacy and contribution of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray in Society with an aim to increase general awareness and background of ancient chemistry along with its importance.
““Father of Indian Chemistry”, Prafulla Chandra Ray established Bengal Chemical and Pharmaceutical Works Ltd, India’s first pharmaceutical company in 1901. ”
Praveen Ramdas, Secretary Vijnana Bharti (VIBHA) gave an overview on the work carried out VIBHA and objective of the conference. Prof. Rajeev Singh gave presentation of the different programs to be organized during the conference and Prof. B. K. Singh introduced the audience to the website navigation and workflow of the conference. To promote and popularize the Two-Day Conference, Competition and Exhibition on Contributions of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray as a Chemist and Freedom Fighter curtain raisers of the event will be held across the country.
Known as “Father of Indian Chemistry”, Prafulla Chandra Ray was a well-known Indian scientist and teacher and one of the first “modern” Indian chemical researchers. He discovered the stable compound mercurous nitrite in 1896 and established Bengal Chemical and Pharmaceutical Works Ltd, India’s first pharmaceutical company in 1901. Also a very passionate and devoted social worker, he did not support the caste system.