Latest IFFCO News & Updates

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers Jagat Prakash Nadda informed Parliament on Friday that no shortage of chemical fertilisers has been reported across states during the kharif 2025 and the ongoing rabi 2025–26 seasons.The minister stated that the availability of major fertilisers such as Urea, DAP, MOP and NPKS has remained adequate across the country.The minister highlighted that 41,24,000 metric tonnes of urea were produced by IFFCO units during April–J…

Amritsar, March 8 (IANS) As International Women’s Day celebrates the accomplishments and progress of women and girls across multiple realms and segments, there are multiple stories of celebration and transformation from the agrarian belts that pass off without much attention. Gurdeep Kaur is a woman from Punjab’s Sri Anandpur Sahib, whose journey from an ordinary villager to that of ‘drone didi’ has left everyone perplexed as well as pleasantly surprised.Today, Gurdeep Kaur, a resident of Gambhi…

Gandhinagar, Feb 16 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate projects worth more than Rs 250 crore of cooperative institutions and Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) at a national-level “Manthan Baithak” of the cooperative sector to be held on February 17.​ The conference, being organised in Gandhinagar, will bring together cooperation ministers from various States and Union Territories, along with senior secretaries-level officials.​Gujarat Cooper…

Gandhinagar, Feb 5 (IANS) India’s first cooperative cab service, Bharat Taxi, was officially launched today, offering a new model of ride-hailing designed to protect drivers’ interests and ensure fair pricing for passengers. Gujarat Government Spokesperson Jitu Vaghani described the initiative as historic and congratulated all involved in making the service a reality.Speaking on the launch, Vaghani said: “The launch of Bharat Taxi is a historic event for the country. This service will serv…

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) The National Cooperative Database (NCD) has recorded over 8.5 lakh cooperatives, of which approximately 6.6 lakh are operational — covering nearly 98 per cent of rural India and serving around 32 crore members across 30 sectors, official data showed on Sunday.These institutions connect milk producers, artisans, fishers, traders, and workers to markets, while connections with women-led SHGs have integrated nearly 10 crore women into the cooperative framework.“From nati…