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02/11/22 04:14 AM IST

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to inaugurate two-day India Chem 2022

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  • Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers in association with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is organising the 12th Edition of “India Chem 2022” from November, 2 to 3, 2022 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. 
India Chem 
  • India Chem is the flagship event of the Indian Government’s Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals.
  • It is the largest event focusing on Indian chemicals and petrochemical industry.
  • It is one of the largest composite events of the industry in the Asia-Pacific Region.
  • Theme- Chemicals and Petrochemicals Build India.
  • An international conference and exhibition will be organized as part of this event.
  • The exhibition will showcase the Indian Government’s policies targeting the sustainable growth of the chemicals and petrochemical industry.
  • The event will also provide a platform that enables stakeholders to interact, share knowledge and network. 
Indian Chemical Industry 
  • The Indian Chemicals and Petrochemicals industry, being the backbone of the Indian economy, is at the verge of fast-paced growth.
  • It currently plays a major role in the growth of various sectors in the Indian economy.
  • Sectors such as automotive, construction, electronics, healthcare, textiles and FMCG are hugely reliant on it for their growth.
  • Chemical exports from India reached a record of 29,296 Million in 2021-22.
  • In 2013-14, the chemical exports were worth just 14,210 Million USD.
Source- PIB 

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