India to host 17th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement in 2027

India to host 17th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement in 2027

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India to host 17th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement in 2027

India to host 17th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement: India has won the bid to host the prestigious 17th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement (ICCC) at New Delhi in 2027.

Besides India, other bidders were from Switzerland and UAE. The decision was announced on 20th September 2023 at Bangkok, Thailand during the 16th ICCC.

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India’s leading research and academic institutes, National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCCBM) along with IIT Delhi successfully presented the India’s bid before the Steering Committee members of the Conference during the ongoing 16th ICCC at Bangkok, Thailand.

The Indian bid was presented by Dr L P Singh, Director General, NCCBM, Dr S K Chaturvedi, Joint Director, NCCBM and Dr Shashank Bishnoi, Professor (Civil Engineering), IIT Delhi.

About International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement (ICCC)

The International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement is the largest and most prestigious event of its kind which reviews the progress of research in the area of Cement and Concrete. The congresses have been held generally at intervals of four to six years since 1918, providing a strong and fruitful link between the academic world and the cement industry. 

The 9th Congress was organized at New Delhi in 1992 by NCCBM and the present 16th ICCC is being held at Bangkok, Thailand from 18-22 September 2023.

International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement: History

The history of International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement organizers is listed below.

• 1st ICCC, The Faraday Society, London, U.K. 1918
• 2nd ICCC, Stockholm, Sweden 1938
• 3rd ICCC, London, U.K. 1952
• 4th ICCC, Washington, D.C., U.S.A. 1960
• 5th ICCC, Tokyo, Japan 1968
• 6th ICCC, Moscow, Russia 1974
• 7th ICCC, Paris, France 1980
• 8th ICCC, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1986
• 9th ICCC, Delhi, India 1992
• 10th ICCC, Gothenburg, Sweden 1997
• 11th ICCC, Durban, South Africa 2003
• 12th ICCC, Montreal, Canada 2006
• 13th ICCC, Madrid, Spain 2011
• 14th ICCC, Beijing, China 2015
• 15th ICCC, Prague, Czech Republic 2019
• 16th ICCC, Bangkok, Thailand 2023

New Delhi to host 17th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement 

India's New Delhi to host 17th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement (ICCC) in 2027 with its world-class conference facilities like Bharat Mandapam and Yashobhoomi, rich cultural heritage, and exceptional hospitality.

About National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCCBM) 

National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCCBM) is an apex Research and Development organization under the administrative control of DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. NCCBM is dedicated to research, technology development & transfer, education & industrial services for cement, allied building materials & construction industries. 

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NCCBM has a proven track record of executing biennial NCB International Seminars/Conferences of similar magnitude, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for all participants from across the globe.

17th ICCC, New Delhi, India 2027: Background

17th ICCC, New Delhi, India 2027: Indian cement industry is second largest in the world with installed cement capacity of 600 million tonnes. The cement industry in India plays a key role in circular economy framework in the country by utilizing various industrial wastes and is having one of the lowest CO2 footprints and most energy efficient in the world.

The booming infrastructure development, resources, and expertise available within India make it a perfect backdrop to bring together thought leaders, academics, cement and concrete professionals, and enthusiasts to exchange ideas and drive progress.

Static Current Affairs related to India for upcoming exams

• President of India: Droupadi Murmu 
• Vice President of India: Jagdeep Dhankhar
• Prime Minister of India: Narendra Modi 
• Chief Justice of India: Justice DY Chandrachud
• Lok Sabha Speaker of India: Om Birla 
• Capital of India: New Delhi 
• Largest city of India: Mumbai 
• Official languages of India: Hindi / English 
• Currency of India: Indian rupee (₹) (INR) 
• Total Population of India 2023 estimate: 1,428,627,663 (1st)