National Chemistry Day Celebrated : In Memory of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray

Talwara - Hoshiarpur, 2nd August ( Arsh ) : Under the visionary leadership of Principal Gurmit Singh and Prof. Monisha Sharma, Convenor of the Institution's Innovation Council ( IIC ), M.R.P.D Government College,Talwara ( Hoshiarpur) celebrated National Chemistry Day in honor of the legendary Indian Chemist, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray.

Sir Prafulla Chandra Ray, widely regarded as the Father of Indian Chemistry, was not only a distinguished chemist but also an Educationist, Historian, Industrialist, and Philanthropist. He established the first Modern Indian Research School in Chemistry and laid the foundation for India's scientific progress.

During the event, Vice Principal Prof. Seema Jassal delivered an insightful address highlighting the remarkable life and contributions of Acharya Ray. She informed the students that he was born in Raruli, Khulna District ( present-day Bangladesh ) and exhibited academic brilliance from an early age. He pursued his F.A. at the Metropolitan Institution ( now Vidyasagar College ) while simultaneously taking External Chemistry classes at Presidency College under Professor Alexander Pedler. Inspired by his passion for chemistry, Ray earned the prestigious "Gilchrist Prize Scholarship" and went on to receive his B.Sc and D.Sc Degrees from the University of Edinburgh.

Prof. Jassal emphasized Ray's dream of making India a global leader in Scientific Research and Innovation, which continues to inspire generations of scientists.

The event was graced by Dr. Muneesh Kashyap, Prof. Seema Sharma, Prof. Sanju Bala, and around 40 enthusiastic students. A Speech Competition on the life and legacy of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray was held, with active participation from the Students, who expressed admiration and respect for this great Indian Scientist.

The celebration served not only as a tribute but also as an Educational experience, igniting scientific curiosity and Patriotism among the youth.