Coromandel International, 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, 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, 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.
