All India Hindi Scientific Seminar on 10-11, January-2023 - Dr. G. K. Dey, former Director, Materials Group, BARC is the Chief Guest.

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Lecture : Self Management & Inspirational Leadership delivered by Prof. BK E. V. Gireesh on January 24, 2023.

Dr. M. Vasudevan (AD, MDTG), Dr. T. V. Prabhu (Head, CFED), Dr. Harish Chandra Dey (Head, AMFS) and Dr. Hemant Kumar (MJS) receiving “Welding Science & Technology Award” from IIW-India,Chennai Branch during its Golden Jubilee Celebrations (1973-2023) on 20 ^thJanuary, 2023 for their outstanding scientific contribution.

The Best Corporate Support Award for IGCAR received by Dr. B. Venkatraman, Distinguished Scientist and Director, IGCAR from Mr. T. K. Rangarajan (former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha), during the Golden Jubilee Celebrations (1973-2023) of IIW-India, Chennai Branch on 20 ^th January, 2023, Chennai.

Republic Day Celebration 26^th January - Dr. B. Venkatraman, Director, IGCAR hoisted the National flag

IGCAR Exhibition is inaugurated by Collector Mrs Gayatri Krishnan, Thiruvarur on the Occasion of National Science day and Mathematics day at Nethaji Subash Chandra Bose Arts and Science College, Thiruvarur on 1 ^st February.

1. Felicitation of senior citizens, 2. Art and Junk art exhibition, 3.Prize distribution for Academic Toppers, CCA and Sports Champions during Annual Day Celebration of Atomic Energy Central School,Kalpakkam

Shri K. N. Vyas, Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission, Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Atomic Energy addressing IGC members

IGCAR displayed its exhibit on Feb 18 -19, 2023, in the event organised by “Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission 2023" - highlighting the various activities of DAE for the participants and the public. More than 1000 students participated and had a glimpse about " Atom for Peace and Service for Nation". The event was witness by Her highness Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan, Governor of Pondicherry and Telengana, Dr. B Venkatraman Director IGCAR and Dr Mylswamy Annadurai, former Scientist ISRO & Vice President for Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, Prof Sultan Ahmed Ismail, an Indian soil biologist and ecologist and other dignitaries graced the occasion.

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Lecture Series - Special lecture delivered by Prof. P. V. Vijayaraghavan, former Vice-Chancellor, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Chennai on 24^th February, 2023. Vote of Thanks by Dr.Vidya, Head, PHRMD.

Swachhata Pakhwada on 27^th February, 2023 - Shri Ashok Natarajan Krishnamoorthy, CEO retired (Tamil Nadu Water Investment Company Ltd.) addressed the gathering on 'Enabling water management to make Indian cities sustainable and carbon neutral' and Skit played by IGCAR employees.

As a part of Swachhata Pakhwada, refurbishment of water purifier plant with 500 litre capacity per hour at fisherman colony, pudupattinam is done by IGCAR. Director, IGCAR, Mrs.Gayathri Dhanapal, President, pudupattinam panchayat and other dignitaries are present in the event.

Smt. M. Leela Meenatchi, IIS Joint Director, NSD, RNU, Chennai delivered a special address on "Who is preventing us from being a Leader?" on 03^rd March 2023 and IGCAR employees actively participating in the Women's day competitions.

As part of Women's day celebration, Ms. Renu Maheshwari, SEBI Registered Investment Advisor, Co-Founder - Finscholarz Wealth Managers delivered a special lecture on "Know Your Money" on 06^th March 2023.

Smt. C.S. Sulekha Beevi, B.Sc., LL.B., M.B.L. Member (Judicial), CESTAT, Regional Bench, Hyderabad delivered special lecture on 07^th March 2023 as part of the week long Women's day celebration. Ms. Blossom Rodriguez, the founding member of Mehetva school for special children and Ms. Chitra Swaminathan, Mehetva member are honored. The girl students from nearby schools who have exceled in studies, culturals, and sports are felicitated.

Transfer of IGCAR’s Pulsating Sensor based Conductivity Meter technology to a Mumbai based industry on 17^th March, 2023. This event is organized by TT&CD, BARC, Mumbai.

1. IGCAR receiving best exhibition award from Dr. Chandrachoodan, President, ISAS during the Indian Analytical Science Congress-2023 held at IMA House, Kochin Kerala, on 23-25^th March 2023 2. Shri Utpal Borah, Head, Central Workshop, IGCAR receiving award from Mr. Arun Kumar Garodia, Chairman, EEPC India, for the best Pavilion award in the PSU category during International Engineering Sourcing Show (IESS) held at Chennai, on 16-18 ^th, March 2023

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Lecture Series - Special lecture delivered by Prof. B. S. Murty, Director, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad on “The Joy of Experimenting” (10^th April 2023)

A collaborative incubation agreement has been signed between DAE Incubation Centre-IGCAR and a Chennai based private industry for IGCAR’s “Oil Level Measurement System”. Inset (Left): Signing of the incubation agreement; Inset (Right): Presentation on the technology by Ms. N. Malathi, EIG

Shri Sanjay Kumar, Joint Secretary (A&A), DAE, Mumbai addressing the gathering and distributing prizes on the occasion of Hindi Fortnight held on 20^th April, 2023

Inauguration of MetOcean Data Buoy with Radiation Monitor off Kalpakkam Site by Dr. B. Venkatraman, Director, IGCAR on 2^nd June 2023

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Lecture Series World Environment Day Celebrations on 9^th, June 2023 - Dr. T.V.B.P.S. Rama Krishna, Senior Principal Scientist, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Hyderabad delivering special lecture on "Air Pollution and Environmental Impacts"

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Lecture Series World Environment Day Celebrations on 9^th, June 2023 - Dr. G. A. Ramadass, Director National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai, delivering special lecture on "Role of Oceans in Environment and Climate"

Dr. B. Venkatraman, Director, IGCAR delivering the Ted talk on "Nuclear Energy for Sustainable Future" on the occasion of National Technology Day (May 11-14) 2023 held at New Delhi. DAE displayed its exhibits and explained its developments in Science and Technology.

Inauguration of National Technology week 2023 on the theme "Igniting Young Minds to Innovate" by Hon'ble Prime Minister. Hon'ble Prime Minister dedicating high-end scientific projects to the nation on this occasion. Inset (Right): Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Science and Technology visiting the DAE exhibition stalls.

Inauguration of Palar Guest House, Pallavaram by Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty Secretary, DAE and Chairman, AEC on 01.07.2023.

Valedictory Ceremony of the BITS PS-I programme on July 20, 2023. Dr. Divakar Ramachandran, Director, MSG & MMG, IGCAR addressing the students and distributing certificate to the students

Dr. Jayanti S. Ravi, IAS, Secretary, Auroville Foundation, Pondicherry, Releasing the Souvenir and distributing the Homi Bhabha Prize and Certificate to the graduating TSO's of the 17^thBatch (OCES-2022) on 25^th July, 2023

Anu Awareness Yatra, 2023 @ First Venue IGCAR, Kalpakkam (24^th July, 2023).

Anu Awareness Yatra,2023 @ Sri Sankara Arts & Science College,Kancheepuram (July 25-26, 2023).

Anu Awareness Yatra, 2023 @ Arunai Engineering College, Thiruvannamalai (July 27-28, 2023).

Anu Awareness Yatra, 2023 @ AVS Arts and Science College, Salem (July 31-Aug 01, 2023).

Anu Awareness Yatra, 2023 @ Sengunthar Engineering college, Erode (August 02-03, 2023).

Anu Awareness Yatra,2023 @ Sri Sarada Nikaten College of Arts and Science,Karur (August 04-05,2023).

Anu Awareness Yatra, 2023 @ Kumaraguru Engineering College, Coimbatore (August 07-08, 2023).

Anu Awareness Yatra, 2023 @ NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad (August 09-10, 2023).

Anu Awareness Yatra, 2023 @ Christ college, Iringalakuda, Thrissur (August 11-12, 2023).

Anu Awareness Yatra, 2023 @ IREL (India) Limited, Aluva (14^thAugust, 2023).

ICONS 2023 - 3^rd International Conference on Structural Integrity, Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu (August 23-25, 2023)

ICONS 2023 - 3^rd International Conference on Structural Integrity, Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu (August 23-25, 2023)

International Conference and Exhibition on Non-Destructive Evaluation (ICNEDE-2023) - (24 - 26 August 2023)

Awareness Programme for Principals, Teachers and Staff members of KV and AECS at kalpakkam & Anupuram, Teacher's Day on 5^th September 2023

The 31^st Prof. Brahm Prakash Memorial Materials Quiz (BPMMQ) on 8^th&9^th September 2023 by IIM-Kalpakkam Chapter at IGCAR

Stree in HVAC & Architecture and Key in Transforming the Industry (SHAKTI-2023) on 26^th September 2023

Dr. Placid Rodriguez Memorial Lecture (PRML) on 05^th October 2023

Transfer of MMG, IGCAR’s "Penetration enhancing Activated Flux for TIG welding of Stainless Steels" on 12^th October 2023

Theme meething on Fast Reactor Aerosol Research: Current Scenario and Future Directions (FARAR - 2023) on 26-27 October 2023

Theme meething on Fast Reactor Aerosol Research: Current Scenario and Future Directions (FARAR - 2023) on 26-27 October 2023

2^nd International conference on REcent ADvances in Information Technology (READIT - 2023) on 22-23^rd November 2023

Invited talks during REcent ADvances in Information Technology (READIT - 2023) on 22-23^rd November 2023

Outreach Programme at St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli on 30^th Nov & 1^st Dec 2023