MoU was signed in a workshop organized for the training of farmers from western up
on sugarcane farming
Meerut, 14 th Feb 2024- IIL Foundation, CSR wing of Insecticides (India) Limited has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture
and Technology in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, on February 13, 2024. The collaboration aims to
educate farmers on latest technology in crop protection and nutrition.
The signing ceremony took place at the esteemed university campus during a sugarcane
awareness workshop jointly organized by IIL Foundation in association with SVPUAT, Meerut in
the august presence of Padma Shri Dr. Bakshi Ram, former director of ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding
Institute, as the chief guest. MoU was signed by Dr. K K Singh, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of the
university and Mr. M K Singhal, Vice President, on behalf of the IIL Foundation. The event was
attended by Dr. P K Singh, Director Extension, Mr. Sanjay Singh, Senior General Manager, IIL
and other distinguished dignitaries, university faculty and more than 300 farmers.
During the workshop, farmers were benefited by the talk of Dr. Bakshi Ram on the latest
technology updates and good practices in sugarcane farming and the myths that farmers should
leave to get the better productivity and income along with other experts from the university.
IIL Foundation already have a MoU with SVPUAT, which was signed in 2022, where the IIL
Foundation is working closely with Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hapur to create awareness about the
latest technology in crop protection and nutrition and have benefited more than 1200 farmers
by now in the hapur region of western UP.
During the workshop progressive farmers were also awarded with “IIL Kissan Samman” for their
achievements in sugarcane farming.
“Sugarcane farming is vital for in increasing income of the farmers from western UP. Already
farmers from Muzaffarnager and Shamli are making records in sugarcane production. We need
to work using the latest technology so that input cost can be minimized.” Mentioned Dr. K K
Singh, Vice Chancellor, SVPUAT, Meerut during his address at the workshop.
IIL has been committed to fostering farmer education and awareness since the inception of the
IIL Foundation. Speaking about the collaboration, Mr. M K Singhal, Vice President of Insecticides
(India) Limited (IIL), emphasized the importance of empowering farmers with technological
solutions to ensure they receive fair value for their efforts.
Dr. P K Singh, Director Extension, SVPUAT, Meerut applauded this initiative by IIL Foundation to
work for the farmer awareness and he assured that this will work towards the mission of
providing the best knowledge to the farmers so that their income can be maximized.
Mr. Sanjay Singh, Sr. GM also explained the complete crop practice for sugarcane so that they
optimize the cultivation cost.
By leveraging expertise and resources, both organizations aim to contribute to the prosperity
and well-being of farming communities in the region and beyond.
Green TV also participated in the event which will enable to take the key message of the
workshop to more farmers digitally.
About Insecticides (India) Limited
Insecticides (India) Limited (IIL) is the brainchild of Mr. Rajesh Agarwal. Found in 2001, the
company has become one of the leaders in the domestic crop protection and nutrition market.
It has collaborations and tie-ups with reputed international companies like Nissan Chemical
Corporation, Japan; OAT Agrio, Japan; Momentive, USA; and Nihon Nohyaku, Japan, among
others. The company offers a wide array of products ranging from insecticides, herbicides, and
fungicides to plant growth regulators depending on the diverse needs of the crops. Owing to
105 branded formulations, 21 technical, and 380+ SKUs, IIL extends its support to the nation’s
agriculture sector by educating farmers on developing sustainable crops. It is a brand that
farmers prefer because of its & hand in hand with farmer; strategy. The popularity of the
prestigious & Tractor Brand; is a tangible example of this achievement.