New Delhi ,dec 10
Dr US Awasthi, Managing director and Chief Executive Office of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) was honoured with the title of ‘Fertiliser Man of India’ by Sahkar Bharati.
Dr Awasthi was honoured on Monday for his lifetime “remarkable contributions in the field of fertilisers & agriculture,” a release said.
The honour was presented by Dattatreya Hosabale, Sar Karyavah (General Secretary), Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Dr Uday Joshi, National General Secretary, Sahakar Bharati and Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor of Punjab & Administrator Chandigarh during the 8th National Convention of Sahakar Bharati at Amritsar, Punjab.
On getting honoured, Dr Awasthi said,” I am extremely happy that the cooperative fraternity has acknowledged the work done for the farmers and cooperators. I thank Sahakar Bharati for this prestigious honour and tittle for my grassroot work for the growth and development of cooperatives and fertilisers.”
He further said that in India, “We had to become truly AatmaNirbhar in Fertilisers and bring Make in India by reducing the dependency on imports of raw materials of fertilisers by adopting new innovative Nano Technology based fertilisers. This will save forex as well as reduce the intake of rock phosphate, potash, and natural gas.
Dr Awasthi urged Sahakar Bharati team to actively promote cooperation among cooperatives by supporting small cooperatives in the remotest villages and strengthen them for sustainable business model.
