ChemIndia Portal Gains Momentum with 652 Registrations and Expanded Training Programmes

New Delhi : A total of 652 units have been registered on the ChemIndia Portal, with 6,799 products successfully mapped to 1,422 registered units, reflecting growing industry participation and improved digital integration in the chemical sector.

To enhance safety awareness and capacity building, nine Training Programmes on Chemical Safety were conducted for the industrial workforce. In addition, 28 Farmers’ Training Programmes were organised to promote the safe and responsible use of chemicals in agricultural practices.

Further strengthening the research and innovation ecosystem, technology development and transfer initiatives were undertaken for key chemical formulations. These include the Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate 23.99% SC formulation and Benzoyl Sulphonamide Suspension Concentrate (SC) insecticide, supporting domestic manufacturing, technology indigenisation, and sustainable agricultural practices.

These initiatives collectively underline the Government’s continued efforts to promote digital transparency, safety compliance, skill development, and indigenous technology advancement in the chemical sector.

The key initiatives/achievements/events of the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers during the year 2025 are as under:

1. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICALS AND PETROCHEMICALS (DCPC)

1. The Department in collaboration with Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology (lPFT), Gurugram observed the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on 21st June, 2025 on the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”. A Half-Day Yoga-cum-Study Tour for the officers and staff was organized at lPFT.
2. Har Ghar Tiranga campaign was organized from 9th to 15th August 2025. The officers uploaded selfies with Tiranga on www.harghartiranga.com and social media platforms.
3. During the 10th Swachhata Pakhwada, from 1.9.2025 to 15.9.2025, DCPC and the PSUs/Autonomous Bodies took Swachhata Pledge and participated in cleanliness activities across offices / factories / labs / toilets etc.
4. ‘Swachhotsav – Swachhata Hi Seva was observed from 17 September to 2 October 2025, culminating in Swachh Bharat Diwas. Activities focused on Cleanliness Target Units, public spaces, Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivirs, Clean Green Utsav, and advocacy initiatives such as Waste to Art, Clean Street Food, and RRR Centres. Shramdaan was undertaken at IPFT, Gurugram on 25 September 2025.

1. Under Special Campaign 5.0 (2–31 October 2025), 964 physical files were reviewed and 169 weeded out. 1,993 e-files reviewed and1,275 closed. About 1,200 sq. ft. space was freed and ₹71,250 earned from scrap disposal.

1. Vigilance Awareness Week observed from 27th October to 2nd November 2025 on the theme: “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility”. Integrity pledge was taken at DCPC and its PSUs and Autonomous Institutes on 27th October,2025.
2.  National Unity Day was observed on 31st October 2025 wherein Secretary and all officials took the pledge to uphold national unity and integrity.
3. Officers and staff participated in the mass singing of “Vande Mataram” held in conjunction with the Inaugural Celebration of the Commemoration of 150 Years of the National Song- “Vande Mataram” on 7th November 2025.
4. On Constitution Day Secretary and all officers read the Preamble of Constitution.
5. During the year the Department has made maximum utilization of the Government’s E-procurement platform-GeM. The value of goods procured through GeM for the period from 01.05.2025 till 30.11.2025 is Rs.428.47 Lakh.
6. DCPC has notified 43 Quality Control Orders (QCOs), for making BIS Standards mandatory, in public interest/for protection of human, animal, plant health/safety of the environment/ prevention of unfair trade practices/national security. Department has withdrawn QCOs on several key chemicals to prevent shortages, price spikes, and ease MSME and export constraints.
7.  Government of India notified the Petroleum, Chemical and Petrochemical Investment Region(s) (PCPIR) Policy, 2007 to attract investment and for generation of employment in the PCPI Region(s). PCPIRs are conceptualized in cluster-based approach with common infrastructure and support services to provide a competitive environment conducive for setting up businesses. Currently, three Petroleum, Chemical and Petrochemical Investment Regions (PCPIRs) are in operation in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Odisha to promote investment and industrial development in these sectors. The status of these PCPIRs and the details are as under:

1. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity inflow in India’s Chemicals and Petrochemicals sector demonstrated an upward trajectory, amounting to USD 1,060 million (INR 8,942 Crores) in FY 2024-25, a 25.59% increase over FY 2023–24.
2. Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) extended the Export Obligation period under the Advance Authorization Scheme from 6 to 18 months for products covered by mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs) notified by DCPC.

1. NEW SCHEMES OF PETROCHEMICALS

The DCPC implements (i) the Scheme for Setting up of Plastic Parks and (ii) the Scheme for Setting up of Centres of Excellence. Under the Plastic Parks Scheme, the Department promotes need-based Plastic Parks with required infrastructure and common facilities to strengthen the downstream plastic processing industry. 10 Plastic Parks have been approved in different States and are at various stages of implementation.

With regard to Centres of Excellence (CoEs), the objective is to provide grant-in-aid to educational and research institutions to improve existing technology and promote the development of new applications. 18 CoEs have been approved so far.

1. CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PETROCHEMICALS ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (CIPET)

The CIPET is a centrally funded technical higher education institution engaged in Skill development, Technology Support, Academic and Research (STAR) activities for the development of the petrochemical and allied industries in the country. CIPET has 48 Centres across the country, which include 9 Institute of Petrochemicals Technology (IPTs), 32 Centres for Skilling and Technical Support (CSTS), 3 School for Advanced Research in Polymers (SARP), 4 sub-centres and 4 Plastics Waste Management Centres (PWMC).