Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, chaired the “Manthan Shivir” to reimagine India’s chemical and petrochemical landscape. The chemical industry contributes 1.4% to India’s GDP and nearly 9% of gross value addition in manufacturing. Shri Nadda called for deeper.
Efforts to future-proof the sector, especially in light of evolving geopolitical dynamics. The conference explored six critical thematic areas Development, Sustainability, Recycling & Circular Economy, Trade Remedial Measures, Boosting Manufacturing Towards Viksit Bharat, and Skilled Workforce Training.
On April 17, 2025, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, chaired the ‘Manthan Shivir’ in New Delhi, a strategic initiative organized by the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals to chart the future course of India’s chemical and petrochemical sectors.
Strategic Vision for Sectoral Growth
Minister Nadda emphasized the necessity of a holistic, measurable, and cross-sectoral approach to drive sustainable growth in the chemical industry. He Infrastructure advocated for regular, institutionalized dialogues among stakeholders to avoid siloed policymaking and to align with the government’s vision of ‘Viksit.
These topics were discussed comprehensively by groups comprising Bharat’ by 2047. representatives from various ministries, including Revenue, Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade, Pharmaceuticals, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Science & Technology, Textiles, MSME, MoEFCC, NITI Aayog, organizations such.
as the Bureau of Indian Standards, Central Pollution Control Board, and Central Institute of Petrochemicals and Engineering & Technology The day-long event focused on six critical areas considering evolving geopolitical realities and the government’s vision for an Atmanirbhar Bharat chemical petrochemical industries
Sectoral Significance
Highlighting the sector’s importance, Ms. Nivedita Shukla Verma, Secretary of the Department, noted that the chemical industry contributes approximately 1.4% to India’s GDP and accounts for nearly 9% of the gross value addition in manufacturing. She emphasized the need for concerted efforts to support the sector’s development.
The ‘Manthan Shivir’ represents a significant step towards fostering innovation, sustainability, and resilience in India’s chemical and petrochemical industries, and aligning with the nation’s broader economic and environmental Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare, Shri JP Nadda, chaired.
The ‘Manthan Shivir’ on April 17, 2025, in New Delhi, to deliberate on the future roadmap for India’s chemicals and petrochemicals sector. Organized by the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, the day-long strategic session brought together key stakeholders from across government departments industry bodies.
Minister Nadda emphasized the importance of adopting a comprehensive, and measurable, and cross-sectoral approach to accelerate growth in the sector. He called for institutionalized and regular dialogues among stakeholders to avoid working in silos and align strategies with the national vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by.
The Shivir featured discussions on six key themes: infrastructure development, sustainability and circular economy, trade remedial measures, boosting 2047. The minister also underlined the critical role of innovation, infrastructure, and skilled manpower in transforming the sector into a globally competitive industry.
Manufacturing, skilling and workforce development, and the future of the plastics industry. These areas were explored by groups consisting of representatives from various ministries and organizations including NITI Aayog, MoEFCC, DPIIT, CPCB, BIS, and CIPET Shivir’ signifies a decisive step towards creating a future-ready.
Addressing the gathering, Ms. Nivedita Shukla Verma, Secretary, Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, highlighted that the chemical industry contributes about 1.4% to India’s GDP and nearly 9% to the manufacturing sector’s gross value added. She stressed the need for a unified and forward-looking strategy in the face.
The ‘Manthan sustainable, and resilient chemical sector, in line with the government’s push for self-reliance and industrial modernization of global challenges and shifting geopolitical landscapes.
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