THEBUSINESSBYTES
BUREAU
NEW DELHI,
JANUARY 22, 2026
Stating that the chemicals and
petrochemicals sector forms the backbone of India’s manufacturing ecosystem and
plays a decisive role in driving growth across agriculture, pharmaceuticals,
textiles, infrastructure, mobility and clean energy, Union Minister of State
for Chemicals and Fertilizers and Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel,
today underscored the Government’s commitment to building a globally
competitive, innovation-driven and trust-based industrial environment.
The Minister was addressing industry
leaders and stakeholders at the 14th edition of the FICCI Chemicals and
Petrochemicals Awards 2025, organised by the Department of Chemicals and
Petrochemicals in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of
Commerce and Industry at Federation House, New Delhi. The event was attended by
Nivedita Shukla Verma, Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals,
as the Guest of Honour, along with senior government officials and
representatives from across the sector.
Highlighting the Government’s focus on
next-generation reforms, Patel emphasised measures aimed at enhancing ease of
doing business, strengthening global competitiveness and fostering a
transparent, trust-based regulatory framework. She outlined key initiatives
such as GST rationalisation, significant reduction in compliance burdens
through regulatory reforms, energy and labour sector reforms, and policy
interventions to promote innovation, sustainability and integration with global
value chains, in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat. During the ceremony, 52
awardees were felicitated across multiple categories for their outstanding
contributions to excellence, innovation, sustainability and safety in the
chemicals and petrochemicals sector.
In her address, Nivedita Shukla Verma
highlighted the Department’s sustained efforts to create a robust and
future-ready ecosystem for the sector. She underlined the importance of strong
industry–government collaboration in strengthening domestic manufacturing
capabilities, promoting research and development, improving safety standards
and advancing sustainability and circular economy practices. Reiterating DCPC’s
commitment to policy support, infrastructure development and investment
facilitation, the Secretary said these efforts are aimed at positioning India
as a global hub for chemicals and petrochemicals.
The awards showcased excellence across
India’s chemical and petrochemical value chain, recognising achievements in
manufacturing excellence, innovation, sustainability, energy efficiency, safety
and circular economy initiatives, and reaffirming the sector’s pivotal role in
India’s industrial and economic transformation.
