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S. Sankarasubramanian of Coromandel International Elected Chairman of FAI

Tanisha Cardozo

The Board of Directors of the Fertiliser Association of India (FAI), in its meeting held on October 31, 2025, has elected Mr. S. Sankarasubramanian, Managing Director and CEO of Coromandel International Limited, as the Chairman of FAI.

Dr. Siba Prasad Mohanty, Managing Director of Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Ltd., who was earlier one of the two Co-Chairmen, will now serve as the sole Co-Chairman of the Association.

Mr. Sankarasubramanian, previously Co-Chairman of the FAI Board and Chairman of FAI’s Southern Region, brings with him more than 30 years of deep industry experience, especially in the Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertiliser segments. His leadership is expected to further strengthen FAI’s strategic role in supporting India’s agricultural ecosystem.

In his remarks, Mr. Sankarasubramanian reaffirmed FAI’s commitment to “driving innovation and sustainability through resource efficiency and balanced nutrition, while working closely with policymakers to achieve Atmanirbharta in the fertiliser sector.” He emphasized that the industry would continue aligning its goals with national agricultural priorities to foster growth, resilience, and long-term food security.

The FAI also extended its appreciation to Mr. Sailesh C. Mehta, the outgoing Chairman, acknowledging his leadership and valuable contributions to the sector.

Established in 1955, the Fertiliser Association of India serves as the apex representative body for the fertiliser industry, encompassing manufacturers, importers, distributors, equipment suppliers, and research institutions across India.

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 ICAR-KVK North Goa organises 27th Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting To Bridge Tech Adoption Gaps

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Written by Intern Queeny George M.H , Team Allycaral

The ICAR-KVK 27th Scientific Advisory Committee meeting is organised today, in terms of ‘Bridging the gap between Technology generation and adoption’. The director of ‘ICAR-CCARI’ has emphasized on ‘Bridging the bridge gap between Technology and its adoption. Dr Praveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI of North Goa has given the importance of ICAR-KVK meeting demanding technology initiations and demonstrating natural farming units, even demo on terrace gardening units and also demand driven technology service on enhancing climate resilient livelihood.


Dr. S.K. Roy, Director, ICAR–ATARI, Pune (Zone VIII), appreciated KVK’s efforts in addressing farmers’ challenges during the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan. He stressed the importance of convergence with line departments, promotion of salt-tolerant varieties, silage-making as a sustainable fodder option, and entrepreneurship development. Dr. M.S. Gawankar, Associate Director, Research, Regional Fruit Research Station, Vengurla, emphasized large-scale demonstrations in cashew, paddy, and vegetables to boost productivity and profitability.

The meeting was attended by representatives from NABARD, ATMA North Goa, Fisheries Department, scientists from KVK South Goa, and progressive farmers, who actively contributed with constructive suggestions. The deliberations focused on strengthening KVK’s outreach, enhancing technology adoption, and improving program impact. The experts have the ‘Action Taken Report’ outlined from the previous ‘Scientific Advisory Committee’ [SAC] for this year’s ‘Action Plan’.