Indian Ceramic Society Karnataka Chapter (ICSKC), a registered non -profit body (erstwhile Indian Ceramic Society Bangalore Chapter started in 1977) is one of the very active chapters and has won the coveted Best Chapter award many times (10 times in last 2 decades). The chapter also boasts of several other awards to members, which includes young scientist award, Refractory Technologies Award, RL Thakur memorial Award, etc., ICSKC has a membership of more than 200 ceramic and advanced material professionals drawn from academics, research and Industry. More details at www.icskc.in