JAMMU: Pouni Chak, a village in Jammu, has been announced as a Nano Model Village under a pioneering initiative by IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited) in collaboration with the Agriculture Department, Jammu. The announcement was made at the Kisan Ghosthi organized by IFFCO and Agriculture Department Jammu, where S. Arvinder Singh Reen, Director Agriculture Jammu, graced the occasion as the chief guest.
In his address, State Marketing Manager of IFFCO, Shri Sukhpal Singh Sidhu, mentioned that to accelerate the adoption of nano fertilizers among farmers, IFFCO has launched the Nano Fertilizer Usage Promotion Mahaabhiyan. As part of this initiative, IFFCO has identified 200 model nano village clusters across India. These villages, including Pouni Chak, will receive a 25 percent subsidy on Nano Urea Plus, Nano DAP, and Sagarika, making these advanced fertilizers more accessible to farmers. IFFCO will also provide a financial grant of Rs 100 per acre to drone entrepreneurs, facilitating cost-effective spraying services for farmers in the selected villages.
The Director highlighted that these collaborative efforts aim to promote the use of nano fertilizers as a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers. This initiative is poised to enhance agricultural productivity, ensure quality food, and promote environmental sustainability for future generations. He further emphasized that it is an effort to conserve soil health, which often faces degradation due to excessive chemical use in fields.
A live demonstration showcasing the effectiveness of nano DAP further underscored the potential of these innovative agricultural inputs. Among the participants were SDAO Marh, AEO Pouni Chak, Field Officer IFFCO Jammu Division, and field officers from the Agriculture Department.
