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Government of India
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
14-April-2020 15:31 IST
Despite National level COVID -19 lockdown National Fertilizers limited- NFL is ensuring adequate supply of fertilizers to farmer community working at over 100 per cent capacity

NFL making available urea fertilisers to farmers unhindered

A leading Fertilizer company, National Fertilizers Ltd. under department of fertilizers ,Chemical and Fertilizers ministry,Govt of India,  is ensuring  adequate supply of fertilizers to farmer community  during National level lockdown due to COVID-19 in the country.

 

Shri Manoj Mishra, Chairman & Managing  Director ,NFL  has said that production work in Nangal, Bathinda, Panipat and two units  of Vijaipur   plants are going on in full swing. These five plants are producing more than 11 thousand MT of fertilizers on daily basis and they are being regularly dispatched to the market.

 

 

 

 

 NFL Maintaining optimum operations of these plants in difficult times is a big success story especially towards fulfilling Government’s commitment to the farming community of the country.

Government of India , Under Essential Commodities Act  has allowed  operation of  Fertilizers plant in the country so that agriculture sector may not feel the heat of lockdown and can get adequate fertilizers for the upcoming Kharif season.

 

As loading and unloading, dispatch and distribution   activities are in full swing in these plants no compromise is made with  precautions  to avoid COVID2019. A Special Task Force has been constituted at all Units to ensure adequate preventive measures against spread of COVID-19. Masks are provided to labourers   and all other staff working in the premises of these plants. Frequent washing of hands is also ensured.

   NFL and its employees are also helping Government in its effort to prevent the spread of corona virus by taking active part in distributing essential items like food and medicines to the needy people. They have also contributed their one month salary to PM CARES fund.

 

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