India’s Coromandel International Ltd. on June 3 announced the soft launch of “Nano DAP,” a nanotechnology-based fertilizer developed by its R&D center in Bombay. The company said it had conducted 700 field trials in partnership with leading agricultural universities.
“Besides its impact on improving the farm economics, Nano DAP can promote self-reliance in fertilizers and provides opportunity to meet ‘Make in India, Make for World’ vision,” said Arun Alagappan, Executive Vice Chairman of Coromandel. “We are committed to introducing novel technologies that can enhance the efficiency of agricultural solutions and improve sustainability of Indian farms.”
Coromandel received regulatory clearance for Nano DAP in March from the Department of Fertilizers. The company is setting up a Nano DAP production facility in Andhra Pradesh, which is slated to be commissioned in 2023. The product will reportedly be available in 1-litre bottles, which can supplement the nutrient needs of one acre.
“Nano DAP marks a significant step in India’s push towards achieving the Atma Nirbhar vision in fertilizers, said Arun Baroka, Secretary of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. “We are working closely with the industry to promote its usage and positioning it as an alternate fertilizer to conventional nutrients. Its usage is expected to provide impetus to sustainable farming practices by providing site specific nutrition, minimizing wastages, and conserving water.”