Assam's BVFCL Signs Five-Year Deal to Export Fertilizers to Bhutan

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The Assam-based Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL) has signed a five-year agreement to supply fertilizers to Bhutan, ensuring continued and timely access to essential agricultural inputs and supporting the country's food security and productivity objectives. The BVFCL, a government of India undertaking under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, will supply Urea, Suphala (NPK), SSP, MOP, and Borax to Bhutan under the Business-to-Business (B2B) agreement with the National Seed Centre (NSC), Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Royal Government of Bhutan. The agreement was signed on Monday at Siliguri in the presence of dignitaries from both nations, marking a significant milestone in India-Bhutan bilateral ties, especially in the agriculture and allied sectors.

Key Takeaways:

  • The BVFCL will supply Urea, Suphala (NPK), SSP, MOP, and Borax to Bhutan under a five-year B2B agreement with the National Seed Centre (NSC).
  • The agreement ensures continued and timely access to essential agricultural inputs and supports Bhutan's food security and productivity objectives.
  • The collaboration marks a significant milestone in India-Bhutan bilateral ties, especially in the agriculture and allied sectors.
  • The agreement was signed on Monday at Siliguri in the presence of dignitaries from both nations.
  • The BVFCL is a government of India undertaking under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
  • The National Seed Centre (NSC) is a part of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Royal Government of Bhutan.

Statistics:

  • 5 years: The duration of the B2B agreement between BVFCL and the NSC.
  • 6 Fuel types: Urea, Suphala (NPK), SSP, MOP, and Borax will be supplied to Bhutan.
  • 2 Countries: The agreement is between India and Bhutan.
  • 1 Location: The agreement was signed at Siliguri.
  • 5 Parties: The dignitaries present at the signing ceremony included representatives from both India and Bhutan.

Sources:

  • United News of India