In a heartfelt message on social media, Dr. Ramesh Ralia, the scientist credited with pioneering nano-urea technology, expressed deep gratitude to Dileep Sanghani for his mentorship and guidance, citing it as a key inspiration during the ups and downs of his career.
Dr. Ralia visited Sanghani’s residence in Gandhinagar and conveyed his appreciation in person, acknowledging the role of Sanghani’s visionary leadership in elevating India’s cooperative movement and steering Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) toward new heights.
IFFCO, under Sanghani’s chairmanship, has emerged as a global pioneer by launching its nano-urea, touted as a breakthrough in sustainable agriculture and a testament to how cooperatives can drive innovation.
The cooperative’s push into nano-technology based fertilisers has not only enhanced efficiency but also underlined cooperatives’ capacity to deliver scientific advances to India’s farmers.
Through this recognition, Dr. Ralia highlighted how the cooperative ethos, embodied in guidance, collaboration and shared vision, played a crucial role in turning a lab-born innovation into a field-ready solution.
The exchange underscores how leadership within the cooperative sector remains vital to fostering scientific progress and ensuring that the benefits reach the grassroots, said Dr Ralia.
The episode serves as a reminder that in India’s agricultural transformation, cooperatives, through leaders like Sanghani and innovators like Ralia, remain central to bridging science, sustainability and rural prosperity.
