A policy dialogue on 'Excellence and Innovation for Competitive and Sustainable Chemicals Manufacturing in India' was organized by UNIDO on 6 April 2021. The objective was to discuss opportunities and challenges for chemical manufacturing growth, and garner momentum among policymakers, industry sector and other stakeholders on the need for knowledge and skill-based transformative change to safeguard and future proof chemicals manufacturing in India. Hon’ble Union Minister of Chemical and Fertilizer, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya took part in the deliberations.