On behalf of the organizing committee, we have great pleasure in inviting you to participate in the 14th CRSI National Symposium in Chemistry (NSC-14), which is being jointly organized by the National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, (NIIST), CSIR, Thiruvananthapuram and the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Thiruvananthapuram during February 3-5, 2012, under the auspices of the Chemical Research Society of India.

This symposium will have medal lectures and poster presentations from across the nation. The aim of this symposium is to provide a forum for the scientists, teachers and students in the country to participate and discuss the recent developments in Chemical Sciences and promote exchange of ideas and create an opportunity for the younger scientists to get exposed to the excitement of research in Chemistry. We are sure, this symposium will be of immense benefit to all the participants and delegates.