ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute

The Stakeholder Consultation on Novel Fertiliser Technologies, organized by CSIR–NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, was inaugurated by the Director, ICAR–CTCRI, who also chaired the panel discussion.

The programme was presided over by Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan, Director, CSIR–NIIST, with Dr. Archana P. Kale, Chief Manager (R&D), Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd., as the Guest of Honour.

Scientists and experts from CSIR laboratories, ICAR institutes, Kerala Agricultural University, the fertilizer industry, certification agencies, startups, and other stakeholder organizations participated in the consultation to deliberate on innovative fertilizer technologies for improving nutrient use efficiency, reducing import dependence, and promoting sustainable agriculture in India.