Shri Gowda Reviews activities of CIPET through Videoconferencing
Union
Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri D. V. Sadananda Gowda
reviewed the activities of Central Institute of Petrochemicals
Engineering & Technology (CIPET) through Video Conferencing today.
Various activities undertaken by CIPET with respect to Skill, Technology
Support Services and Research during the COVID 19 pandemic were
presented by DG CIPET before the Minister.
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During
the meeting Shri Gowda advised that CIPET should leverage its vast
network of clienteles to come with a detailed plan to support the growth
of the MSMEs in the Petrochemical Sector in accordance with the current
thrust “Atma Nirbhar Bharat” Mission of the Government. He asked
DG,CIPET to develop PPE Kit which gives comfort to medical
professionals. The Minister also appreciated the efforts of various
CIPETs irrespective of COVID 19 situation and lockdown measures
prevalent in the country. He also wished that CIPET should continue in
making these efforts which will strengthen the country's preparedness
against COVID -19.
Secretary,
Chemicals & petrochemicals Shri R K Chaturvedi appraised about the
advanced research activities being undertaken by CIPET, in particular;
Development of Antibacterial/Antimicrobial reusable masks, Ventilator
Splitters and other advancements in PPE Kits during this COVID 19
pandemic.
Joint
Secretary Petro Chemicals Shri Kashi Nath Jha informed that CIPET has
already been working in the area of Medical Diagnostics and other areas
like Medical Research and thus can suitably support the “Development of
Medical Device Parks” in a significant way through its technical
expertise in polymer and allied fields. JS (C) Samir Kumar Bishwas, ),
Prof. (Dr.) S. K. Nayak, DG CIPET along with other Centre Heads/
Directors from various CIPET Centres joined the meeting.
The
Head of various CIPET Centres also gave a presentation of their
activities related to Characterization and Validation of PPE Kits based
on the demands from State / Central Govts, R&D on Advanced Medical
diagnostics, development of moulds/dies, sanitizers etc. to assist the
country during COVID 19 pandemic.
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