New Delhi : The Fertiliser Association of India
(FAI) concluded its 61st Annual Seminar 2025 yesterday in New Delhi after three
days of focused discussions centered around driving Atma Nirbharta in
fertilisers, policy reforms, nutrient stewardship, green production
technologies and digital marketing innovations. The seminar brought together
senior government officials, international experts, industry leaders, global
suppliers, scientists and farmer representatives to shape a collective roadmap
for the country’s nutrient future.
Mr. S. Sankarasubramanian, Chairman, FAI, and MD & CEO, Coromandel International Ltd.,
said, “Our journey towards a greener future begins with smarter, responsible
fertiliser use. The fertiliser industry is working to strengthen domestic
capacity, promote balanced and precise nutrient application, and ensure farmers
have timely access to advanced technologies. FAI will continue to serve as a
strong and unified voice of the industry, championing key policy reforms while
working hand in hand with the farming community to advance sustainable
agriculture. We also remain focused on the development and responsible
marketing of novel solutions including nano fertilisers, ensuring their
benefits are clearly and effectively communicated to the farming community.”
The Chief Guest, Dr. Himanshu
Pathak, Director General, ICRISAT, Hyderabad, commended the seminar for fostering
meaningful dialogue on sustainable nutrient management and advancing
innovations that directly benefit farmers.
The event featured four thematic
sessions- Session-I- Policies for Green Fertiliser,
chaired by Ms. Aneeta C. Meshram,
Additional Secretary, Department of Fertilizers; Session II: Nutrient
Management to Empower Farmers, chaired by Mr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers
Welfare; Session III: Green Solutions for Fertiliser Production,
chaired by Mr. K.J. Patel, MD, IFFCO;
and Session IV: Futuristic Fertiliser Marketing, chaired by Dr. Siba Prasad Mohanty, Co-chairman,
FAI.
Dr. Suresh Kumar
Chaudhari, Director General, FAI delivered the welcome
remarks. He highlighted how the proceedings of the seminar were structured
across four technical sessions and referred to the concerns raised by the Shri
Rajat Kumar Mishra, Secretary, Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals
and Fertilizers, Government of India, during the inaugural session. He also
mentioned the points made by the Mr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Ministry of
Agriculture & Farmers Welfare in the second session, which focused on
agriculture.
Dr. Siba Prasad Mohanty, MD, HURL, concluded the seminar by presenting the vote of thanks.
He expressed gratitude to the speakers, participants, and organizers,
acknowledging their contributions and the collaborative discussions that will
advance sustainable, farmer-focused solutions in the fertiliser sector. These
sessions brought together leading experts who highlighted the evolving global
and domestic policy landscape, sustainability imperatives, and India’s shifting
fertiliser ecosystem. Speakers underscored the changing global policy
environment for green fertilisers, emphasized the need for reforms in the urea
sector and reinforced the strategic importance of boosting indigenous P&K
production to strengthen the nation’s self-sufficiency goals.