IFFCO’s Paradeep Unit: Sulphuric Acid Plant–3 Dedicated to the Nation by Union Home & Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji

 Paradeep, Odisha: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji dedicated the newly commissioned Sulphuric Acid Plant–3 (SAP–III) at the Paradeep unit of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) to the nation today. The commissioning of the plant marks another important milestone in strengthening India’s fertiliser infrastructure and supporting the country’s farming community.

The new sulphuric acid plant has been established with an estimated project cost of around ₹700 crore and has a production capacity of about 2,000 metric tonnes per day. The facility will significantly enhance the operational capability of the Paradeep complex, which is one of India’s largest integrated phosphatic fertiliser production units.

The dedication ceremony was attended by several dignitaries including Odisha Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi Ji , Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Ji , Shri Sampad Chandra Swain Ji, Minister of State(Independent Charge) for Industries, Skill Development and Technical Education, Government of Odisha ,Sh Pradeep Bala Samanta Ji , Minister of State(Independent Charge) for Cooperation, Handlooms and Textile, Govt. of Odisha , Dr. Bibhu Prasad Tarai Ji , Hon’ble M,P Jagatsinghpur, Sh  Amarendra Das Ji , Hon’ble MLA, Jagatsinghpur, Sh  Ashish Kumar Bhutani Ji , Secretary ,Ministry of Cooperation, Govt. of India,  IFFCO Chairman  Shri Dilip Sanghani, IFFCO Managing Director Shri K. J. Patel, and other  senior officials of the Government of India and the Government of Odisha, Board of Director of IFFCO  and representatives from the cooperative sector.

Addressing the gathering, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji highlighted the important role of the cooperative sector in strengthening India’s rural economy. He said institutions like IFFCO have played a transformative role in empowering millions of farmers across the country.

Shri Amit Shah Ji said that the Government of India is committed to strengthening the cooperative movement so that farmers can become economically stronger and agriculture can move towards greater self-reliance. He also noted that expansion of fertiliser infrastructure using modern technology will help ensure timely availability of essential agricultural inputs to farmers and improve productivity in the agriculture sector.

Speaking on the occasion, Odisha Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi Ji said that the commissioning of the new plant at Paradeep will accelerate industrial development in the state. He said Odisha is emerging as an important industrial hub and projects of this scale help attract investment while also creating employment opportunities for local people.

Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Ji said that the expansion of IFFCO’s Paradeep complex will strengthen the country’s fertiliser production capacity. He said ensuring timely availability of fertilisers to farmers is essential for sustaining agricultural growth and improving farmers’ incomes.

IFFCO Chairman Shri Dilip Sanghani Ji said that IFFCO has always worked with the primary objective of serving farmers and strengthening the cooperative movement. He said the commissioning of Sulphuric Acid Plant–3 reflects IFFCO’s commitment to expanding production capacity and adopting modern technologies for the benefit of farmers.

Shri Dilip Sanghani Ji added that the new plant will improve the availability of key raw materials required for fertiliser production and make the production process more efficient. He said IFFCO represents millions of farmers across India and continues to work towards strengthening agriculture and rural prosperity.

IFFCO Managing Director Shri K. J. Patel Ji provided technical details of the project and said that the plant has been built using advanced and environmentally efficient technology. He said the new facility will enhance the production capacity and operational efficiency of the Paradeep unit and strengthen the supply chain for fertiliser manufacturing.

He also noted that the project will contribute to better energy efficiency through improved industrial processes and support sustainable industrial development.

With the commissioning of Sulphuric Acid Plant–3, the Paradeep unit of IFFCO will further strengthen India’s fertiliser production ecosystem, ensuring better availability of fertilisers to farmers while contributing to the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and reinforcing the strength of the cooperative sector in the country. On this occasion vote of thanks by Sh P.K.Mahapatra, Unit Head IFFCO Paradeep.