Which city is hosting the "India Chem 2022" conference?

Ahmedabad

Mumbai

New Delhi

Karnataka

Correct Answer : New Delhi

Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers "Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya", will inaugurate the "India Chem 2022" on 2nd November 2022 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

Theme 2022 : The theme is “Vision 2030: Chemicals and Petrochemicals Build India”.

* MoS for Chemicals and Fertilisers and New & Renewable Energy Shri Bhagwanth Khuba, Minister of Industries, Infrastructure, IT & Electronics, Government of Andhra Pradesh Shri Gudivada Amarnath and Senior Officers of Central Ministries/Departments, Senior Captains of the Industry, Academicians and other stakeholders will also present in this occasion.

* India Chem 2022 will showcase the Government’s policy for sustainable growth in the sector and provide a platform for national and international players to interact, exchange knowledge and forge alliances.

* The event will also highlight the investment opportunities especially in Petroleum, Chemical and Petrochemical Investment Regions (PCPIRs) and focus on the “Make in India” initiative for making the country Atmanirbhar in sector.

* India Chem, the flagship event of the Department, is one of the largest composite events of the industry in the Asia-Pacific region and this comprises of an International Conference and Exhibition. Department is organizing the 12th edition of INDIA CHEM in association with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).

* During India Chem 2022 events like Global CEOs, Round table; Conclave on Indian Chemicals & Petrochemicals; Argo-chemicals Industry; Plant Machinery, Pumps & Valves; Chemicals & Petrochemicals forums of India – USA, India – EU & India- East- Asia and international Exhibition, will take place..

Source : PIB

Published On : November 2, 2022

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