Strive for scientific disposal of waste: CM Patel to industry leaders

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday urged industry leaders to aim for "100 per cent" disposal of chemical waste in a scientific manner while stressing on the need to protect the environment. Patel made the appeal while addressing industrialists and other stakeholders at the 'Chemical & Petrochemical Conclave' organised here by the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) Gujarat Council. "After the success of Make in India, we are moving towards Made in India. When we aspire to be global leaders in different sectors, we should also focus on sustainable development and how we can take care of our environment in our daily life," he said. "Time has gone when we used to only think about growing our businesses. Today, I want to urge the chemical industry to find out ways to ensure 100 per cent disposal of chemical waste in a scientific manner so that it does not affect the environment," the CM added. There was a time when some industries used to