Delegation in city for promotion of plastic processing industry

SHILLONG: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and the Brahmaputra Crackers & Polymer Ltd (BPCL), along with support from the Meghalaya Government, organised an interaction with a high-level government delegation which visited the city on Thursday for promoting the development of plastic processing industry in the Northeastern states.
The delegation was led by Surjit K. Chaudhary, Secretary, Union Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, and accompanied by representatives of the Ministry of MSME, Ministry of DoNER, Director General of CIPET, MD of BCPL and FICCI.
Biswajit Chakrabarty, Head, FICCI, North East, while talking about the plastic industry, said, “Its demand has been growing rapidly at 10 per cent CAGR over the last few years and to capitalize and further enhance the growth a special thrust is being laid on manufacturing and infrastructure, which are imperative for job creation and inclusive development.”
“Through the Make in India campaign, the government aims to enhance the industry’s competitiveness, establish Brand India and attract huge investments for national development,” he added.