The Petrochemical industry, which entered in the Indian industrial scene in 1970s, registered a rapid growth in the 1980s and 1990s. Petrochemical industry mainly comprise of synthetic fibre / yarn, polymers, Synthetic Rubber (elastomers), Synthetic detergent intermediates, performance plastics and plastic processing industry. Today, petrochemical products permeate the entire spectrum of daily use items and cover almost every sphere of life like clothing, housing, construction, furniture, automobiles, household items, agriculture, horticulture, irrigation, packaging, medical appliances, electronics and electrical etc.
The proposed project is not located within 25 kms of the standard urban area limits of a city with a population of more than 10 lakhs according to 1991 census. This condition will not apply, provided these are located within the area designated as “Industrial Area” by the State Government before July 25, 1991. If the unit is proposed to be located in a restricted location industrial license may have to be obtained.
