CIL & FAI – Coromandel Plant Nutrition Award

The awards honored two Indian scientists for their contribution to sustainable agriculture

New Delhi, December 13, 2024: Coromandel International Limited, India’s leading agri-solutions provider, in collaboration with The Fertiliser Association of India (FAI), constituted the ‘Coromandel Plant Nutrition Award, an initiative to recognize and honor the exemplary contributions by scientists in the field of plant nutrition and sustainable agriculture.

Coromandel Plant Nutrition Award which marks the theme ‘Sustainable Fertilizer and Agriculture” was given during the Inaugural Ceremony of FAI Annual Seminar 2024, held recently at Delhi. The event was chaired by Ms. Anupriya Patel, Hon’ble Minister of State of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare who presented the Coromandel Plant Nutrition Award in the presence of other dignitaries from the fertilizer Ministry, fertilizer industry delegates from India and abroad and academia.

The award was given jointly to Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao, Director of ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad and Dr. Vinod Kumar Singh, Director of ICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad.
Dr Rao’s areas of work included climate change, Soil Carbon Sequestration, Rainwater Management, Climate Resilient Villages and Dr Singh’s work focused on System agronomy, conservation agriculture, precision farming, and farming system.

The Joint winners were felicitated with a memento, Certificate and cash reward of Rs 10 lacs. Chosen from among esteemed applicants by an expert jury panel, the award recognizes their exceptional contributions to agricultural research, particularly in plant nutrition and integrated nutrient management.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. S. Sankarasubramanian, Managing Director and CEO of Coromandel International Limited, emphasized the company’s dedication to fostering scientific innovation in agriculture. “The Coromandel Plant Nutrition Award reflects our commitment towards promotion of research and development in plant nutrition, a critical area for ensuring food security for the country and introducing timely sustainable farming practices. It is our honor and privilege to recognize the incredible contributions of Dr. Srinivasa Rao and Dr. Vinod Kumar Singh, whose work has made a profound impact in the agricultural space.”

This inaugural edition of the awards marks the beginning of an annual tradition to celebrate exceptional achievements in agriculture, reinforcing Coromandel’s commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in agriculture by recognizing scientific advancements in plant nutrition and fertilizer management.

About Coromandel
Coromandel International Limited is amongst India’s pioneers and leading Agri solutions provider, offering diverse products and services across the farming value chain. It operates in two major segments: Nutrient and other allied businesses and Crop Protection. These include Fertiliser, Crop Protection, Bio Products, Specialty Nutrients and Organic businesses. The Company is 2nd largest manufacturer and marketer of Phosphatic fertiliser in India. The Company’s Crop Protection products are marketed in India as well as in international geographies, offering wide range of technical and formulation products. The Specialty Nutrients business of the Company focuses on water soluble fertiliser, secondary & micronutrients and nano fertiliser products. The Company is leading marketer of Organic fertiliser in India. The Bio Products business of the company focusses on plant extractions for various applications. It also operates a network of around 750+ rural retail outlets across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Through these Retail outlets, the Company offers agri inputs and farming services including crop advisory, soil testing and farm mechanization to around 3 million farmers. The Company has 7 R&D centers and a strong Regulatory setup, supporting the businesses in process development and new product introduction. The Company has 18 manufacturing facilities, spread widely across India, producing wide range of Nutrient and Crop Protection products, which are marketed through an extensive network of dealers and its own retail centers.
The Company clocked a turnover of Rs. 22,290 Crores during FY23-24. Its efforts towards environment have been well recognized by international organizations like UNDP and has also been voted as one of the ten greenest companies in India by TERI. Coromandel is a part of the INR 778 billion (INR 77,881 Crores) of the Murugappa Group.
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About Murugappa Group
A 124-year-old conglomerate with presence across India and the world, the INR 778 billion (77,881 crore) Murugappa Group has diverse businesses in agriculture, engineering, financial services and more.
The Group has 9 listed companies: Carborundum Universal Limited, CG Power & Industrial Solutions Limited, Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Limited, Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Limited, Coromandel International Limited, EID Parry (India) Limited, Shanthi Gears Limited, Tube Investments of India Limited and Wendt India Limited. Other major companies include Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Limited and Parry Agro Industries Limited. Brands such as Ajax, Hercules, BSA, Montra, Montra Electric, Mach City, Chola, Chola MS, CG Power, Shanthi Gears, CUMI, Gromor, Paramfos, Parry’s are part of the Group’s illustrious stable.
Abrasives, technical ceramics, electro minerals, electric vehicles, auto components, fans, transformers, signalling equipment for railways, bicycles, fertilisers, sugar, tea and several other products make up the Group’s business interests.
Guided by the five lights — integrity, passion, quality, respect and responsibility — and a culture of professionalism, the Group has a workforce of over 83,500 employees.
For more details, visit www.murugappa.com