About Us
|
The Colour Society is a professional society registered under the societies registration Act of 1960 Registration No772/1952-53, under the Public Trust Act NoF/4728.It is a non profit making registered body founded in 1952 by prominent Paint technologists & Research Scientists like Late Prof.N R kamath, Late Shri RV Raghavan, Dr K G Kudva, Major AG Hammond, Shri N S Bharatia & other like minded professionals.
|
The main objectives of the Society are listed below:-
- The society was founded to improve the scientific & technical development of the Surface coating industries concerned with the manufacture of Paints, Printing Inks, and its raw materials and allied products.
- To advance & Develop for the benefit of its members the Art, Science ,Technology & Engg of  the Surface coating Industry.
- To form & Organise a strong professional Body of chemists, technologists, and all those connected with the Surface coating industry, Synthetic polymers, Pigments, Additives, Solvents & other related materials..
- To Institute, update & Advance the standard of education & Training at all levels in the field of Surface coatings, & related materials, Marketing & Finance Mgmt.
- To project the vital contribution of surface coatings for the upliftment of the national economy in improving productivity, cost effective production, preservation , storage & handling  of products, in infrastructure development & industrial growth of the country.
- To disseminate for public awareness all relevant information about surface coating industry & related materials as to remove misconceptions arising out of ignorance & to educate the public, policy makers, media about the Benefits of surface coating play in improving the overall quality of life
The diploma course in Paint Technology is being conducted by The Colour Society since 1977 at I.C.T., more than 1000 students have benefited from this course since its inception. The membership of the association consists of Chemists, Technologists, Engineers and people from Surface Coating, Adhesives and Printing Inks Industry. The composite nature of the membership provides excellent opportunities for the exchange of ideas on all aspects of Surface Coatings.
The membership details of the society as on 31st March 2013 are as below:
| Honorary Members |
–
|
013 |
| Patron Members |
–
|
011 |
| Corporate Members |
–
|
119 |
| Life Members |
–
|
919 |
| Ordinary Members |
–
|
014 |
| Student Members |
–
|
005 |
| Total |
–
|
1057 |
The Subscription charges of the society as on 31st March 2013 are as below:
| Patron Members |
–
|
Rs.5000.00 |
| Corporate Members |
–
|
Rs.5000.00 |
| Life Members |
–
|
Rs.2500.00 |
| Ordinary Members |
–
|
Rs.250.00 |
| Student Members |
–
|
Rs.50.00 |
| Entrance Fee |
–
|
Rs.100.00 |
| Annual Subscription |
–
|
Rs.250.00 |
| Year/Year’s | Name of President |
| 2019 – 2020 | Mr. Manik Salunkhe |
| 2018 – 2019 | Dr. Tipanna Melkari |
| 2017 – 2018 | Dr. Tipanna Melkari |
| 2016 – 2017 | Mr. Mukund Hulyalkar |
| 2015 – 2016 | Mr. Mukund Hulyalkar |
| 2014 – 2015 | Prof. P. A. Mahanwar |
| 2013 – 2014 | Prof. P. A. Mahanwar |
| 2012 – 2013 | Mr. P. B. Deshmukh |
| 2011 – 2012 | Mr. P. B. Deshmukh |
| 2010 – 2011 | Dr. P. S. Samant |
| 2009 – 2010 | Dr. P. S. Samant |
| 2008 – 2009 | Shri. G. L. Chandavarkar |
| 2007 – 2008 | Shri. G. L. Chandavarkar |
| 2006 – 2007 | Dr. M. N. Narkhede |
| 2005 – 2006 | Dr. M. N. Narkhede |
| 2004 – 2005 | Dr. P. S. Samant |
| 2003 – 2004 | Dr. P. S. Samant |
| 2002 – 2003 | Prof. M. A. Shenoy |
| 2001 – 2002 | Shri. P. S. Khanolkar |
| 2000 – 2001 | Shri. P. S. Khanolkar |
| 1999 – 2000 | Shri. V. S. Bhakre |
| 1998 – 1999 | Shri. V. S. Bhakre |
| 1997 – 1998 | Dr. K. K. Saxena |
| 1996 – 1997 | Shri. H. K. Momaya |
| 1995 – 1996 | Shri. H. K. Momaya |
| 1994 – 1995 | Shri. Savai Sheth |
| 1993 – 1994 | Shri. Savai Sheth |
| 1992 – 1993 | Shri. M. C. Choksi |
| 1991 – 1992 | Shri. M. C. Choksi |
| 1989 – 1990 | Shri. M. V. Sathaye |
| 1988 | Shri. C. J. Bhumkar |
| 1987 | Shri. V. Krishnan |
| 1984 – 1986 | Shri. S. H. Desai |
| 1983 | Shri. H. A. Bhatt |
| 1982 | Shri. N. K. Narkhede |
| 1981 | Shri. A. N. Kataria |
| 1978 – 1980 | Shri. N. S. Bharatia |
| 1975 – 1977 | Shri. R. K. Marphatia |
| 1973 – 1974 | Shri. S. V. Sathaye |
| 1972 – 1986 | Dr. G. D. Shetye |
| 1970 – 1971 | Shri. L. U. Shegaonkar |
| 1969 | Prof. S. P. Potnis |
| 1966 – 1968 | Shri. W. E. Norris |
| 1965 | Dr. S. V. Pumtabekar |
| 1960 -1964 | Shri. N. S. Bharatia |
| 1959 | Dr. K. G. Kudva |
| 1954 – 1958 | Prof. N. R. Kamath |
| 1952 – 1953 | Major A. G. Hammond |
Prof. N. R. Kamath Memorial Lecture
Prof. N. R. Kamath Memorial Lecture delivered on 8th September every year to commemorate the birthday of Late Prof. N. R. Kamath.
The distinguished personalities who have delivered the lectures are:
|
2019 |
Dr. Ramki Subramanian |
“Sustainability and Product Development”. |
|
2018 |
Prof. Dr. V. G. Gaikar |
“Intensification of Process and Systems”. |
|
2017 |
Padmashree Prof. (Dr) G.D. Yadav |
“Selectivity Engineering in Synthesis of chemicals, fuels and polymers from Biomass and Co2”. |
|
2016 |
Mr. Yashwant H. Gharpure |
“Bio Technology for quantum jump in 21st Century”. |
|
2015 |
Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Deshmukh |
“Importance of Polymer Sciences in achieving sustainable societal development”. |
|
2014 |
Dr. Shard Kale |
“Environmental sustainability-scientific and social perspective”. |
|
2013 |
Prof. N.N. Maldar |
“Status of higher Education in Rural & Urban India”. |
|
2012 |
Prof. Vasudha Kamat |
“Social Media for Higher Education”. |
|
2011 |
Mr. P. M. Murthy |
“Coating Industry – Agenda for the future”. |
|
2010 |
Prof. Debang Khakhar |
“Trends in Research & Development – An Academic Viewpoint” |
|
2009 |
Bhausaheb Kelkar |
“Experience in building an empire of perfumery chemicals”. |
|
2008 |
Dr. D.D. Kale |
“Biofuel – Some perspectives”. |
|
2007 |
Mr. Arun Sehgal |
“Creative leadership through successful globalisation & Challenges for Indian Chemical Industry”. |
|
2006 |
Mr. K. Venkataramanan |
“Building of an Indian Multinational in Engineering (ENG) and Constructing of Process Plant”. |
|
2005 |
Dr. Keki Hormusji Gharda |
“Advances in Colour Chemistry”. |
|
2004 |
Dr. Raghunath A Mashelkar |
“Making High Technology work for the poor”. |
|
2003 |
Dr. S. Sivaram |
“The Impact of Nanotechnology in Micromolecules, Approach to Novel Functional Materials”. |
|
2002 |
Shri. Y. V. Chandrachud |
“Law for the common Man”. |
|
2001 |
Shri. Z. F. Lashkari |
“Annihilation or Growth: Choices for India’s Chemical Industry”. |
|
2000 |
Shri. R. V. Raghavan |
“Internet and the Chemical Industry”. |
|
1999 |
Shri P.R. Rastogi |
“Management Challenges for Indian Managers in the 21st Century”. |
|
1998 |
Shri. R. C. Sinha |
“Infrastructure – A Constraint or Acceleration of Economic Growth”. |
|
1997 |
Dr. (Smt.) Snehalata Deshmukh, Vice-Chancellor, University of Mumbai |
“Education: An Enigma”. |
|
1996 |
Dr. A. N. Dravid |
“The Service Sector in Modern Economy”. |
|
1995 |
Prof S. P. Sukhatme |
“The Brain-Drain:Some Perspectives”. |
|
1994 |
Prof . M. M. Sharma |
“Growth Triggered through Technology.” |
|
1993 |
Dr N. M. Duldhoya |
“Plastic Industry and Liberalisation Era”. |
|
1992 |
Shri. R. K. Marphatia |
“Modern Industrial Coatings”. |
|
1991 |
Shri R. D. Aga |
“The Changing Mindset Thoughts on New Economic Policy”. |
|
1990 |
Shri G. D. Gadgil |
“Current Economic Environment in the Country”. |
|
1988 |
Dr. F. A. Mehta |
“Decaying Cities and Decaying Industries”. |
|
1987 |
Shri B.M. Gogte |
“Industrial Growth and its Beneficiaries”. |
|
1986 |
Shri P. M. Kavadia |
“Changing Colours on Threshold of 21st Centruy”. |
|
1985 |
Shri S. S. Nadkarni |
“Chemical Industry & Human Beings”. |
|
1984 |
Shri C. H. Choksey |
“Paint Industry 40 years in Retrospect & Future Prospects”. |
Â
Late Shri C.J. Bhumkar Memorial Lecture
Late Shri C.J. Bhumkar Memorial Lecture delivered on 20th March every year.
The distinguished personalities who have delivered the lectures are:
|
2019 |
Mr. Anand Kulkarni |
“Cathodic protection: An obscure Branch of Electrochemistry”. |
|
2018 |
Mr. Sanjay Sethi |
“Industry 4.0 & The Future of Jobs”. |
|
2017 |
Dr. Ajit Ranade |
“Challenges of economics growth and inequality”. |
|
2016 |
Dr. Swaminathan Sivaram |
“Colour and Materials in our energy future”. |
|
2015 |
Mr. V.S. Bhakre |
“Winner in the Game of Life”. |
|
2014 |
Dr. Rajan Venkatesh |
“Dispersion – A Kaleidoscope of Opportunities”. |
|
2013 |
Mr. Ullhas Nimkar |
“Dynamic Demands from Colourants”. |
|
2012 |
Prof. J. B. Joshi |
“Miniaturization of Process Equipment- A case study of Annular Centrifugal extractors”. |
|
2011 |
Mr.Deepak Ghaisas, |
“Knowledge Economy”. |
|
2010 |
Padmavibhushan |
“The Crucial role of Innovation For Economic & Social Growth”. |
Â
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Name: Dr. Tipanna Melkari
Name: Mr. Manik Salunkhe
Name: Dr. Girish Nagarkar
Name: Prof. P.A. Mahanwar
Name: Mr. Rohan Taware
Name: Mr. Prakash Dhapre
Name: Mr. Sanjay Garg
Name: Mr. Dilip Patil
Name: Mr. Shivaji Durgavale
Name: Mr. Mukund Hulyalkar
Name: Dr. Harish Agarwal
Name: Mr. Prasad Purandare
Name: Mr. K.Raghuraman
Name: Mr. M.V.Bengeri
Name: Mr. Hiten Doshi
Name: Mr. Rajendra Dhondugade
Name: Mr. N.S.PradhanThe Colour Society organizes on a regular basis the following activities to spread knowledge  about Surface coatings, Stimulate thinking, Network with industry and share experiences with members.
- The Society has been conducting a One year part time  Diploma Course in Paint Technology  in collaboration with IPA since 1977 and has been successfully conducting this course for the last 36 years with more than 1500 Chemists & Industry personnel  having  being enrolled for this course.
- An important means of communication is through holding of Monthly technical lectures by eminent persons from industry & Educational institutes on all aspects of Surface coatings, raw materials, Marketing & Finance, Environmental  aspects and other related subjects.
- The society also conducts short term refresher courses, study workshops, Visit to Factory, Exhibitions etc.
- The society has been organising the Prof N.R.Kamath Memorial Lecture since 1984 to commemorate the Birthday of late Prof kamath. On 8th Sept. Some of the distinguished speakers have been Late Shri CH Choksey, Dr. F.A Mehta, Shri G D Gadgil, Prof. M M Sharma, Dr. Snehalata Deshmukh, Dr S.Sivaram, Dr. R A Mashelkar, Shri K Venkataraman and other prominent speakers.
- The society is organising  a memorial lecture to commemorate the birthday of late Shri. C J Bhumkar on 19th March every year since 2010.
- It also conducts study  tours to exhibitions in India and abroad for its members.
- The society website will be launched very soon with interactive features to network with all its members.
- The launching of the journal of the Colour society in 1962 was a landmark in the history of the society.
|
The launching of the quarterly journal of The Colour Society in February 1962 was a major landmark in the short history of the Society. Through the high scientific standards of its articles, the Journal of Colour Society enjoys a pre-eminent position in technical literature. Apart from the contributed articles, the journal contains papers presented at the monthly lectures and during annual seminar. The Journal is now abstracted by chemical abstracts.
|
|
The administration of the Colour Society is governed by the Managing Committee which is elected by its members once in 2 years. The President, Vice President, Hon Secretary, Hon.Treasurer and members who have the executive authority for day to day functioning. With its office located in ICT Mumbai, the committee meets once a month to decide its activities.
|