Union Minister Highlights Gujarat's Chemical Industry's Pivotal Role in $5 Trillion Economy Vision

Union Minister Anupriya Patel underscored the importance of the chemical industry, particularly in Gujarat, towards achieving India's $5 trillion economy goal. She highlighted Gujarat's dominant role in the sector at a run-up event for 'India Chem 2024', praising the state's significant contributions to chemical production and exports.

Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Anupriya Patel on Tuesday emphasised the vital role of the chemical industry in realizing India's vision of a USD 5 trillion economy, lauding Gujarat's key contributions.

Patel, addressing an industry meet in Ahmedabad as a precursor to 'India Chem 2024', recognised Gujarat's leading position in chemical and petrochemical sectors. The event is to be organised by the Union Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilisers along with FICCI this October.

In a meeting with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Anupriya Patel noted that Gujarat accounts for 62% of India's petrochemical production, 53% of its chemical output, and 45% of pharma production, further inviting industry entrepreneurs to the forthcoming 'India Chem' event in Mumbai.