KJ Patel takes over as new Managing Director of IFFCO

New Delhi [India], August 1, (ANI): KJ Patel has taken over as the new Managing Director of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), one of the world's largest fertiliser cooperatives, effective July 31. The announcement was made by IFFCO Chairman Dileep Sanghani, who also felicitated Patel on the occasion.
Welcoming the new Managing Director, IFFCO Chairman Dileep Sanghani said, "...KJ Patel has been appointed as the new Managing Director of IFFCO...He was heading the IFFCO Paradeep Plant, the biggest complex fertiliser plant in India and has a rich experience...We will aim to ensure that all types of fertilisers are made available to the farmers of the nation..."
Chairman Dileep Sanghani emphasised that KJ Patel brings a rich experience, having headed the IFFCO Paradeep plant, which will take IFFCO to new heights.
He further stated that under Patel's leadership, IFFCO will aim to provide all types of fertilisers to farmers of the nation.
On being appointed as the new Managing Director of IFFCO, KJ Patel noted his understanding and concerns of farmers as he himself is the son of one and said, "IFFCO is the largest fertiliser manufacturing organisation in the nation. Being the son of a farmer, I understand their concerns, and we will always be ready to support our farmers. We will ensure the consistent availability of raw materials required for fertiliser production."
He also mentioned his top priority after taking over the position and added, "My priority will be to promote and ensure the indigenous production of nano-fertilisers..."
KJ Patel succeeds Dr Udai Shanker Awasthi, whose tenure as Managing Director ended on July 31 upon reaching the age of 80 years.
IFFCO, headquartered in New Delhi, is a prominent multi-state cooperative society involved in the manufacturing and marketing of fertilisers. It was founded on November 3, 1967, by Udaybhansinhji Natwarsinhji Jethwa with 57 member cooperatives. (ANI)