<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Union  Minister of Chemicals and  Fertilizers, D. V. Sadananda  Gowda  today reviewed the activities of Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET) through Video Conferencing. Various activities undertaken by CIPET with respect to Skill, Technology Support Services and Research during the COVID 19 pandemic were presented by Director General of CIPET before the Minister.</span><br />''<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><br />''<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">During the meeting, Mr  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 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.</span><br />''<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><br />''<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Secretary, Chemicals and petrochemicals  R K Chaturvedi  appraised about the advanced research activities being undertaken by CIPET in  development of  Antibacterial and Antimicrobial reusable masks, Ventilator Splitters and other advancements in PPE Kits during this COVID 19 pandemic.</span><br />''<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">  </span><br />