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Shivtek Spechemi’s new Hazira facility to be 443 Indian businesses win prestigious international

operational by 2027 safety awards

Shivtek Spechemi Industries the company’s existing Indian businesses scored well on
Ltd., Gurugram-based chemicals Dahej (Gujarat) plant. In safety this year, receiving a highly
manufacturer and a part of the Shiva April this year, Shivtek prized accolade for their work in
Group of Industries, has announced Spechemi fi rst announ- health, safety, and wellbeing. British
that its new manufacturing facility ced plans to invest Safety Council recognised 443 Indian
near Hazira will be operational by Rs. 650-crore to set up companies as winners of its prestigious
2027. manufacturing facilities annual International Safety Awards for
in Gujarat and Rajasthan. 2025, at a gala celebratory dinner held
The facility, involving investment The company had said recently in Mumbai.
of Rs. 60-crore and spread across over the upcoming plants
1 million square feet, will have a pro- Dahej, Kandla, and Mundra, ensur- would collectively add a capacity of Of the winners, 117 Indian organi-
duction capacity of 250,000-tpa by ing seamless connectivity for both im- 500,000-tpa, raising Shivtek’s total sations were awarded a Distinction,
2027-28 and pioneer the production ports and exports. The expansion is capacity to 650,000-tpa from its current 199 organisations were awarded a
of bio-based additives, solvents, and further supported by a 5,000-kilolitre 150,000-tpa across three operational Merit, and 127 organisations achieved
speciality petrochemicals. The com- storage facility and a dedicated ware- plants in Dahej (112,800-tpa), Kurnool, a Pass. The winners span numerous
pany said the location offers easy housing space of 1,50,000 square feet Andhra Pradesh (22,800-tpa), and sectors with signifi cant representation
access to major ports including Hazira, for export orders and products from Rajpura, Punjab (14,400-tpa). from the construction, manufacturing, injuries and work-related ill health. The “Our winners have clearly made
oil, gas, mining, and power and utility awards also acknowledge organisations substantial and ongoing efforts to pro-
LACK OF COMPLIANCE sectors. that have shown commitment to well- tect and improve the health, safety and
being and mental health at work. wellbeing of everyone in their organi-
NGT seeks Centre’s response on enforcement Now in their 67th year, the Inter- sations. All the winners and those who
national Safety Awards recognise and In 2025, 789 organisations won an were shortlisted have gone the extra mile
of plastic waste rules by pan masala makers celebrate organisations worldwide. International Safety Award. Winners to dedicate additional time, resources,
During the previous calendar year, they were drawn from 45 countries world- and commitment to ensuring their work,
The National Green Tribunal adopted environmentally duct seizure, unit closure,
(NGT) has issued a notice to the Centre safe alternatives. However, and fi nes – no enforce- have demonstrated to the satisfaction of wide. 212 organisations were awarded teams, and workplaces remained healthy
the scheme’s independent judges their a Distinction, 371 were awarded a and safe during 2024,” said Mike Robin-
seeking its response on the enforcement these directions have ment steps have repor- commitment to preventing workplace Merit, and 206 achieved a Pass. son, Chief Executive, BSC.
of Plastic Waste Management Rules reportedly not been com- tedly been taken.
against manufacturers of gutkha, pan plied with.
masala, and tobacco products. Observing that the Sailesh C. Mehta elected FAI Chairman
The bench, in its order plea raises signifi cant
A bench comprising NGT Chair- dated May 30, referred to environmental concerns, The Fertiliser Association of India continues to play a vital
person Justice Prakash Shrivastava and specifi c violations cited the tribunal stated, “The (FAI), the body representing the role in this journey,
expert member A Senthil Vel took by the petitioner, includ- original application raises country’s fertiliser industry, has elected now with a focus on
note of submissions made by advocate ing the continued use of plastic sachets substantial issues relating to compli- Sailesh C. Mehta, Chairman & Manag- more balanced and
Anuj Aggarwal, representing the peti- for storing and selling gutkha, pan ance with environmental norms. Issue ing Director, Deepak Fertilisers and nutrient-effi cient ferti-
tioner, who alleged that several provi- masala, and tobacco – a practice expli- notice to the respondents.” Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd. & lisers that supports sus-
sions of the Plastic Waste Management citly prohibited under the rules. Further, Mahadhan AgriTech Ltd., as its new tainable growth. I am
Rules are being fl outed by these manu- the petition pointed out that the man- The matter will next be heard on Chairman. truly privileged to serve
facturers. ufacturers are allegedly failing to September 26. Respondents include the as a bridge between
comply with the Extended Producers’ Union government, Ministry of Envi- With over four decades of experi- Government, industry
According to the counsel, the Central Responsibility (EPR) provisions under ronment, Forest and Climate Change, ence in the industry, Mr. Mehta has and our farmers – act-
Pollution Control Board (CPCB) had the rules, which mandate responsible Delhi Pollution Control Committee served as Chairman of the FAI (Western ing as a catalyst to ele-
issued directions in October 2021 disposal and end-of-life management (DPCC), Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Region) for over fi ve years. vate Indian farmer and
to 25 manufacturers, instructing them of plastic packaging. Despite provi- Board (UPPCB), and several manu- city to global agri-exporter has been farm productivity on the world map,”
to shut down operations unless they sions for penal action – including pro- facturers of pan masala and supari. “India’s journey from food scar- remarkable. The fertiliser industry Mr. Metha said on the occasion.

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