In a momentous development, IFFCO Managing Director Dr. Udai Shanker Awasthi has been awarded the prestigious Certificate of Inventorship by the Patent Office under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, for the invention titled “Nano Urea Fertiliser and Method of Manufacture Thereof.”
The patent, numbered 508189, was granted on January 12, 2023, with the application originally filed on June 3, 2025, by the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO).
This groundbreaking innovation represents a significant leap forward in sustainable agriculture and fertilizer technology, promising enhanced nutrient delivery efficiency to crops while reducing environmental impact and input costs for farmers.
Following this recognition, Awasthi’s followers flooded social media with congratulatory messages.
One admirer wrote, “Respected Sir, with all due respect, we heartily congratulate you on achieving the most revered Certificate of Inventorship for Nano Urea Fertiliser and its method of manufacturing. It is a matter of great pride for IFFCO.”
Another commented, “Dear Sir, marvellous accomplishment and a testament to your dedication. Heartiest congratulations!”
IFFCO’s Nano Urea, the world’s first liquid nano urea fertilizer developed indigenously, has already revolutionized Indian agriculture by enhancing crop productivity, reducing conventional urea usage, and contributing to environmental sustainability.
This innovation is regarded as a game-changer in the global fertilizer industry and is being widely adopted across the country.
