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Chemicals and petrochemicals sector now eligible for RDI Scheme funding
The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals announced on 14 October 2026 that Advanced Chemicals, Petrochemicals and Material Technologies are now eligible for funding under the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme. This change, decided by the Department of Science and Technology, took effect on 8 October 2026.
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- Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals
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- Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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- Dated
- 14 October 2026
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