Small Village Celebrates the First Woman from India to Win an International Award in Chemistry

A small village in India is bursting with pride and happiness as one of its own has been recognized on the global stage. Jyotirmayee Mohanty, of Titira, a village in Odisha has been honored with the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry)  2023 Distinguished Women in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. Mohanty, who works as a scientist at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in Mumbai, is the first woman in India to receive this prestigious award. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science was celebrated on February 11, and as part of the celebrations, IUPAC announced the 12 awardees for their exceptional contributions to the chemical sciences. They were selected based on their excellence in basic or applied research, distinguished accomplishments in teaching or education, or demonstrated leadership or managerial excellence in the chemical sciences. The news of Mohanty's achievement has brought joy not only to her family but also to the entire village of Titira. BJP National Vice President Baijayant Jay Panda congratulated Mohanty for her outstanding work and for becoming the first Indian to be felicitated with the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry Award 2023. This is not the first time Mohanty has been recognized for her work. She is the first woman to receive a fellowship in Science and Engineering Research Board, and last year, she received a fellowship from the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), an award conferred by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in the United Kingdom. Jyotirmayee Mohanty's success story is a true inspiration for young girls in India, who aspire to make their mark in the field of science. Her achievement is not only a source of pride for her village but also for the entire country.