Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers D.V. Sadananda Gowda inaugurated the 11th Edition of India Chem 2021 in New Delhi with the theme “India: Global Manufacturing hub for chemicals and petrochemicals”. He stated that the Indian chemicals and petrochemicals industry is growing to new heights, and informed that an investment of Rs 8 lakh crore is anticipated in the sector by 2025. During his speech, Sadananda Gowda also appreciated that the Department of Chemicals and Fertilizers and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) for organizing the event. He added that the growth in the chemical and petrochemicals industry is also contributing to the Prime Minister’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. He informed that Government has launched 12 PLI schemes for different sectors which will directly or indirectly benefit the chemicals sector. He also stated that the Government is prioritizing the sector and in the Budget 2021-21, the impor...