Dispur: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma virtually flagged off the first consignment of Nano Urea, developed by Indian Farmers’ Fertilizers Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), to Assam through a Video Conference held at Chief Minister’s office today.
It may be noted that IFFCO has developed nano urea for the first time in the World which is going to substitute a major portion of conventional urea.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister termed this initiative of IFFCO as ‘Game Changer’ in the history of modern agriculture across the globe because of its many positive benefits. He congratulated IFFCO on its innovative endeavor and hope that in the future also continues its impressive performance to bring about a paradigm shift in the agriculture sector.
Mentioning about Prime Minister’s unique vision for the welfare of the farmers, Chief Minister Sarma said that the Government of India has spent about Rs 55,000 crore towards subsidy for Urea alone during the FY 2019-20. He hoped that introduction of Nano Urea will save a huge amount of money from the public exchequer. Transportation, handling, and warehousing cost will also substantially reduce as only 1 bottle (500 ml) of Nano Urea will supply an equivalent amount of crop nutrients that 1 bag (45 kg) conventional Urea provides, he added. The Chief Minister also thanked IFFCO for sharing its valuable technology with other PSUs for the benefit of the common farmers.
Sarma in his speech urged IFFCO to come forward for setting up a Nano Urea plant in the state. Pointing to the acute crisis of urea and other fertilizers in the state from time to time, he asked IFFCO to look after the issue of fertilizer shortages in the state and take initiative for streamlining the fertilizer distribution channels for smooth supply of urea and other fertilizers to the farmers of the state.