New Delhi : The Fertiliser Association
of India (FAI) today inaugurated its 61st edition of Annual Seminar
2025 in New Delhi with a strong call to accelerate India’s shift toward
integrated nutrient management and climate smart agriculture. Themed “Fertiliser
Management for a Green Future: Catalyzing Farmers’ Empowerment”, the
seminar set the tone for three days of high-level discussions, held between
December 10-12 at Pullman New Delhi, on the country’s evolving nutrient
ecosystem and the reforms needed to secure long-term food security and soil
health.
Inaugurating the seminar, Shri
Rajat Kumar Mishra, Secretary, Department Of Fertilizers Minstery of Chemicals
and Fertilizers, Government of India, said, “As custodians of the
nation’s food security, we must embrace a future where inorganic and organic
solutions coexist, precision technologies reach every village, and innovations
like nano-fertilizers are pursued not as commercial products, but as national
missions. The shrinking land, rising demand, and changing climate leave us no
choice—our policies, science and industry must converge to build a resilient
nutrient ecosystem that protects both our farmers and our future.”
Sharing his perspective, Mr
S. Sankarasubramanian, Chairman FAI and MD and CEO of Coromandel International,
said, “Theme of this year’s seminar reflects our collective vision of
fostering a sustainable and resilient agricultural sector, that not only
ensures food security but also safeguards our environment for future
generations. The time has come to move from a paradigm of productivity alone to
one that balances productivity with sustainability.”
The inaugural day also saw the release of four
significant FAI publications - Fertiliser Statistics 2024-25, Specialty
Fertiliser and Micronutrient Statistics 2024-25, Sustainable Soil And Nutrient
Management in India and the latest edition of the Fertiliser (Control) Order
1985.
FAI also celebrated excellence across the sector
through awards that recognised achievements in production performance,
technical innovation, safety, environmental protection, digital farming, bio
and organic fertiliser promotion, micronutrient marketing, farm technology
transfer and creative communication.
The event drew more than 1500 delegates, including
global supply partners, policymakers, scientists, industry leaders, technology
innovators, environmental experts and farmer representatives. The inaugural
session also witnessed the presence of Dr. Suresh Kumar Chaudhari, Director
General, FAI, and Dr. Siba Prasad Mohanty, Co-Chairman FAI and Managing
Director of Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited.
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