Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Jagat Prakash Nadda, along with MoS Anupriya Patel took a holistic review of the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals. Nadda emphasised the need to focus on Viksit Bharat 2047, and laid special emphasis on achieving the 100 days’ agenda of the Department. 

The Minister also emphasised the need to focus on facilitation of the industry, promotion of exports and enhancing skill-training. 

Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals briefed about the existing trade scenario and projections of the Chemical sector in coming 5 years.  

The Secretary also briefed about the ongoing schemes of the Department, status and working of the PSUs and Autonomous Bodies under the administrative control of the Department. 

The Union Minister directed the officers to give special focus on the 100 days programme finalized by the Department. Efforts should be made to reduce unnecessary imports and initiatives should be undertaken to enhance country’s export. The department should endeavour to bring speed, scale and skill to facilitate the chemical and petrochemical sector. 

Focus should also be given to the skill development and training programmes and industry should be included in such programmes. Industry certifications should be facilitated wherever required. All efforts should be made to make Atma Nirbhar Bharat, he said.