India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers today organized the inaugural edition of CHEMCONNECT 2026 at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on 25th August 2026.

Over 200 leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs across industry, academia, start-ups, and research institutions, including representatives from the Centres of Excellence established by the Department attended the event.

The inaugural ceremony of the event was attended by Shri Tejveer Singh, Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) as chief guest along with Prof V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, Dr. G. Venkatesh, Joint Secretary, Department...