In a major initiative, all fertiliser-producing companies have come together to support the Cyclone Fani-affected farmers extensively.
In this connection, a common launching programme was organised at Sadanandpur village of Satyabadi block in Puri district.
Union Chemicals and Fertilisers Secretary Chabilendra Roul, Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment Principal Secretary Sourav Garg, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) Vice-Chancellor Dr Pawan Kumar Agarwal and Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL) COO Ranjit
Singh Chugh attended as guests.
The PPL presented the ‘Farmer Kit’ comprising of 5-kg DAP fertilser, 25kg Zypmite, three coconut saplings and 500 gm vegetable seeds to farmers in. In the coming week, the PPL would distribute the kit to 2,500 affected farmers of 10 villages in Puri district.
Roul appreciated the efforts of the companies to extend help to farmers in terms of agri-input and advised them to continue the endeavour as and when required. Top management representatives of IFFCO, RFCL, NFL, Kribhco, Coromandal Fertilizer were also present.