Chemicals by their very nature  have toxicity/safety aspects.  Besides, there are large number of dual use chemicals.  The same, coupled with fast pace of technological innovations, calls for regular skill development/upgradation.  But, there are challenges in mobilization of youth for skill training and in job placement of skilled manpower, particularly in view of low payment by private industries.  Non-availability of database of trained persons limits role of training provider in improving placements and facilitating better job opportunities and salary, etc.

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Driven by recent advances in bio materials and nanotechnology, multi-functional materials are emerging as a new interdisciplinary field that promises to provide a new level of functionality, adaptability for future engineered systems in plastics.  There is a need to identify such new areas map the knowledge available in this sector.

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There is no proper inventory of chemicals in India.  A national database of all chemical manufacturers in India needs to be created with details of chemicals produced / imported / exported and their quantities. Real time inventory and movement of chemicals, particularly hazardous chemicals needs to be monitored.