The interaction provided an opportunity to share an overview of IFFCO’s performance and key focus areas, including developments in conventional and speciality fertilisers, along with the growing role of Nano fertilisers. The increasing global acceptance of Nano Urea as a sustainable and farmer-centric innovation was also highlighted.

The meeting further covered IFFCO’s international expansion through IFFCO Nanoventions, including progress on the upcoming Nano fertiliser manufacturing plant in Brazil, scheduled to commence operations by June 2026. This initiative marks an important step in strengthening the global footprint of Indian cooperatives in line with the vision of Sahakar Se Samriddhi.

The Union Minister shared valuable guidance on further strengthening IFFCO’s leadership role in empowering farmers and reinforcing the cooperative movement. IFFCO expresses its sincere gratitude to him for his guidance, encouragement, and continued support.

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Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah congratulated both organisations, calling it a proud moment for India’s cooperative movement. The Ministry of Cooperation also appreciated the achievement, noting that the success of IFFCO and Amul highlights the growing global impact of Indian cooperatives. The World Cooperative Monitor 2025, compiled by the ICA, reaffirms IFFCO’s position as a global leader in the cooperative sector and marks a significant moment of recognition for India’s cooperative ecosystem.

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Two of India’s leading cooperatives — Amul and IFFCO — have achieved the 1st and 2nd ranks globally**, showcasing India’s strength in the cooperative movement.

This remarkable achievement is a global endorsement of Prime Minister Shri @NarendraModi Ji’s vision of ‘Sahkar Se Samriddhi,’ which has revitalized the cooperative sector and given new momentum to India’s economic growth.

**Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India**

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He played a pivotal role in internationalizing IFFCO with strategic joint ventures like OMIFCO (Oman), JIFCO (Jordan), and KIT (UAE), while also launching successful domestic initiatives such as IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance and IFFCO Bazar. He spearheaded innovation in Agri-tech and finance through IFFCO Kisan companies and led the nanotechnology revolution in Indian agriculture with products like Nano Urea and Nano DAP, setting up plants across India.

Recognized globally, Dr. Awasthi’s accolades include the prestigious Rochdale Pioneers Award and the title “Fertiliser Man of India.” As he steps into retirement, IFFCO pays tribute to a leader who redefined cooperative success in India. Chairman Dileep Sanghani praised his tireless devotion and welcomed his future guidance as a mentor to the next generation.

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This milestone marks IFFCO’s entry into international production of nano fertilisers—a groundbreaking development that enhances crop productivity while reducing environmental impact. Building on the success of nano urea and nano DAP in India, which have already been exported to over 40 countries, the Brazil plant is expected to strengthen India’s position as a global leader in innovative agri-inputs. The initiative also aims to improve local crop yields, cut export costs, and foster stronger Indo-Brazil agricultural cooperation, with future plans to introduce nano zinc and copper variants to further diversify the product portfolio.

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·           TSU will promote Innovation and research in the field of cooperation.

·           This initiative is in line with the mission statement of ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’, this will help Cooperatives upgrade from Local to Global 

Bengaluru, 01 April, 2025: IFFCO welcomes the announcement of Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha and its subsequent approval by the lower house on 26^th of March 2025. While announcing the bill Hon’ble Minister of Cooperation and Home Affairs Shri Amit Shah said that after 75 years of independence, today the country is getting its first cooperative university. He said that this bill will strengthen the rural economy, develop the ecosystem of self-employment and small entrepreneurship, increase social inclusion and will increase opportunities to set new standards in innovation and research. He said that in a way, the whole country will get a new cooperative leadership inspired by the spirit of cooperation and equipped with modern education.

Dr. Udai Shanker Awasthi, Managing Director, IFFCO stated that, “I appreciate the Tribhuvan Cooperative University Bill 2025, a historic step for the pioneering development of cooperatives. The establishment of this university will bring a new revolution in the cooperative sector. I welcome this commendable step of the Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji and the Honorable Home and Cooperative Minister Shri Amit Shah ji. This is a very big step for Indian agriculture, farmers and rural development. This will further strengthen our villages.”

He said, Establishment of sector-specific schools across the country will help fertilizer cooperatives especially IFFCO, this will empower cooperatives with a new generation of professionals in the field of fertilizer cooperative management and marketing. Short-term courses for existing cooperative employees are a game-changer and a step which was never done at this scale. This university will also train the existing employees and cooperators making them for efficient being a great asset for the fraternity.

While expressing his appreciation for this step Shri Dileep Sanghani, Chairman, IFFCO said, this step will ensure that seeds for the next generation of the cooperative leadership will be nurtured and cared for under a system which run by the cooperatives for the cooperatives. He expressed his gratitude towards Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji under whose guidance Shri Amit Shah Ji, the first Union Minister of Cooperation is working tirelessly with the motto of ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’. He said this is a historic step which will ensure development of the cooperative sector for years to come.

In view of the development and expansion of the cooperative sector, trained human resources are needed and Tribhuvan Sahkari University will work to fulfil this need. After the formation of a cooperative university, its diploma and degree holders will get jobs. Through this university, big contribution will be made to the domestic as well as global value chain. New age cooperative culture will also start from this university which will embody the spirit of professional management. A standardized curriculum will be development for this university under the guidance of the Ministry of Cooperation in consultation with cooperatives across the nation.

Professional management of the cooperatives through specialized courses in cooperative marketing will enable cooperatives to market their products at the global stage, this will ultimately improve the overall output and revenue of the cooperative sector with the spirit of ‘Local to Global’.

Cooperative principles and cooperative activities will be expanded. The cooperative sector will benefit from new technology, reaching out swathes of people who were left untouched by the cooperative sector. This will also strengthen the rural economy.

Union Minister of Cooperation said that the country’s first university dedicated to the cooperative sector will be built 75 years after independence and when it will have the capacity to diploma with graduation, degree or certificate every year to about 8 lakh candidates, there will be an infusion of new blood in the cooperative movement.

Director General of International Cooperative Alliance Shri Jeroen Douglas through a video messaged said that this a step which will not only strengthen the Indian Cooperative movement but through knowledge exchange and training programs this step will act as a cornerstone in the Global Cooperative movement and will add to its strength. He thanks the Indian Leadership for making this announcement this year i.e., 2025 which has been designated as Internation Year of Cooperatives by the United Nation.

IFFCO is ranked World’s No.1 Cooperative (with respect to ratio towards contribution to GDP) according to World Cooperative Monitor (WCM) Report published by EURCISE and International Cooperative Alliance (ICA), the premier International cooperative body.

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Dr. Himanshu Pathak, DG of ICAR; Dr. S. K. Chaudhari, DDG (Natural Resource Management); Dr. Stanford Blade, DG of ICRISAT; Dr. V. K. Singh, Director of ICAR-CRIDA; Dr. JVNS Prasad, Project Coordinator of AICRPDA and Secretary of ISDA; along with more than 750 delegates from various countries, farmers, hashtag#NGO officials, and private sector representatives dealing with agricultural inputs, participated in the inaugural function.

This recognition underscores the pivotal role that innovative agricultural solutions, like hashtag#nano hashtag#fertilizers, play in shaping the future of farming, especially in regions challenged by water scarcity. hashtag#Yogendra Kumar’s work exemplifies how blending science with practical application can drive hashtag#sustainable hashtag#development in the agricultural sector.

His efforts not only benefit hashtag#farmers but also contribute significantly to India’s broader environmental goals, supporting the movement toward a more resilient and eco-conscious hashtag#farming system. This honor highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the growing need for the agricultural sector to adopt cutting-edge technologies to address global challenges.

Yogendra Kumar’s extensive efforts, including conducting hundreds of awareness meetings across India, have helped revolutionize farming methods and support a greener, more sustainable future in agriculture.

Indian Farmers Fertiliser Coop Ltd. IFFCO Kisan Suvidha Limited Rajneesh Pandey Harshendra Singh Verdhan TARUNENDU SINGH IFFCO Kisan Finance Limited IFFCO Kisan Call Centre Services IFFCO Sagarika Himanshu Pathak Agriculture World PLANTICA- Indian Academy of Rural Development (Agriculture Training & Research Centre) ICAR- Indian Council of Agricultural Research ICRISAT Morup Namgail IFFCO Group Sanjay Rakesh Natural Resources Management Corporation Narendra Modi Nitin Gadkari CIRDAP

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