Chemicals and Fertilizers Ministry

August 5, 2026 7:15 PM

India Medical Device 2026 to spotlight self-reliance, innovation and global partnerships in MedTech sector

The Department of Pharmaceuticals, under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, will host the 9th edition of India Medical Device 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on August 7 and 8, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, healthcare professionals, researchers, start-ups and investors to chart the future of India's rapidly growing medical devices sector. Organised in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), the conference is themed "T...

August 5, 2026 6:49 PM

India’s chemicals and petrochemicals sector sees strong growth over last 12 years; Rs 3.4 lakh crore invested in PCPIRs

India's chemicals and petrochemicals sector has witnessed significant expansion over the past 12 years, driven by policy reforms, infrastructure development, investment promotion, skill development and research initiatives undertaken by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said on Wednesday. The Ministry said these initiatives have strengthened domestic manufacturing, attracted investments, generated employment and supported the vision...

June 26, 2026 3:29 PM

Government unveils roadmap for green urea production, pushes 7.24 lakh MT green ammonia procurement under National Green Hydrogen Mission

The Centre has taken a significant step towards promoting sustainable agriculture and reducing carbon emissions by unveiling a roadmap to establish Green Urea production in India, backed by a large-scale procurement of 7.24 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of Green Ammonia under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). The Department of Fertilizers (DoF) recently held a high-level Pre-Expression of Interest (EOI) meeting at Projects and Development India Limited (PDIL) headquarters in Noida, bringing...

November 13, 2025 1:39 PM

Centre cracks down on black marketing and diversion of fertilizers to safeguard supply during Kharif and Rabi seasons

The Department of Fertilizers (DoF), in coordination with the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW) and state governments, carried out large-scale raids and inspections to curb black marketing, hoarding, and diversion of fertilizers during the Kharif and ongoing Rabi season across the country. The coordinated crackdown - the largest in recent years - was aimed at ensuring timely availability of fertilizers to farmers, protecting their interests, and maintaining the integr...