01/08/2026
CIPET in association with The Plastics Export Promotion Council (PLEXCONCIL), jointly organized PLEXCONNECT 2026 on "India's Future in Polymers, Innovation & Export Growth" at Hotel ITC Grand Chola, Chennai, on 30 July 2026.
Prof. (Dr.) Shishir Sinha, Director General, CIPET, moderated the Plenary Session on "Oil Wells to Value Chains", with eminent Panelists from Mr. S. G. Venkatesh, Director (Technical) of CPCL, Dr. Alka Rao, Director - CSIR Institute of Microbial Technology, Mr. K. Sekar, Director, FPL Nippon Molymer India P Ltd. and Mr. K. Mamumdi, Deputy General Manager, M/s Kingfa Science & Technology India Ltd.; and addressed the gathering during the inaugural session with a Special Address on Skill Development and Industry–Academia collaboration."
The event witnessed active participation from the CIPET team comprising Dr. Vishal Verma, Director (Technical Support Services & Business Development); Ms. Mousam Choudhary, Senior Technical Officer (STO); and Mr. Arunav Banerjee, Technical Officer (TO), who contributed to the successful coordination and representation of CIPET during the programme.
Shishir Sinha Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals