Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) is a premier National Institution functioning under the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India, and is an ISO 9001:2015 QMS certified, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17020 accredited premier National Institution fully devoted to Skill Development, Technology Support, Academic & Research (STAR) activities for the growth of Polymer & allied industries in the country.
Under the country’s Action Plan of Viksit Bharat@2047, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, has prioritized strengthening the training required to ensure safety standards in the chemicals and petrochemicals sector.
This initiative underscores the Government of India’s commitment to ensuring safety, sustainability, and accountability in the chemicals and petrochemicals sector. It reflects a proactive approach toward fostering a secure and environmentally responsible industrial landscape.
The chemicals and petrochemicals industry plays a vital role in the economic growth of the nation. However, it also involves inherent risks, particularly in units handling hazardous substances. Ensuring robust safety protocols and training skilled professionals is essential to protect human lives and safeguard the environment.
The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals is committed to enhancing the capabilities of professionals working in high-risk units. Through specialized training programs on chemical safety management, the aim is to equip mid-level management employees with the knowledge and tools necessary to maintain safety and prevent accidents. These professionals play a crucial role in managing daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and implementing effective risk management strategies.
Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Govt. of India, has taken initiative to impart training on Chemical safety to all the 2393 MAH units across the country and CIPET : IPT - Chennai is conducting Programme today & tomorrow for the benefit of MAH industries across Tamil Nadu.
In this context, a two-day residential training program on “Chemical and Petrochemicals Industrial Safety” was inaugurated on 22.05.2025 by Dr. Sanjeev Gupta, Former Chief Scientist, Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai at Tamil Virtual Academy, Kotturpuram, Chennai.
In the above program, 114 participants from 66 Chemical & Petrochemical Industries which were identified as Major Accident Hazard Units (MAH) have participated.