INDIA CHEM 2012
INDUSTRY President Pranab Mukherjee calls upon the Indian Chemical industry to invest in green technologies ; National Chemical Policy soon Mumbai, October 4, 2012 President Pranab Mukherjee today called upon the Indian chemical industry to promote sustainable development by investing in green technologies. Speaking in Mumbai, after inaugurating the INDIA CHEM 2012, Mr Mukherjee said the industry must ensure increased adherence to safety and international health and environmental standards. "Indian chemical industry would need to set targets and standards and take up research and collaborations without delay" he added. The President further said, the chemical and petrochemical industry has a very important role to play in increasing the share of manufacturing from the present level of 16 % to 25 %, as per the National Manufacturing Policy. He said, the National Chemical Policy is currently under preparation and will include measures to facil...