Coromandel International launches nanotechnology center in Coimbatore
Coromandel International Limited, a leader in India’s agricultural solutions industry, has unveiled its new Coromandel Nanotechnology Center in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. This center is dedicated to the development of a wide range of nano-enabled agro-inputs for plant nutrition and crop protection, marking a significant advancement in agricultural technology.
The Coromandel Nanotechnology Center, the company’s sixth R&D facility and second tech center, will focus on developing next-generation agri-inputs. The first of its kind was Coromandel’s research facility in Monash Academy, IIT Bombay. The new center is equipped with high-end equipment and research tools for cutting-edge R&D work, including synthesis, characterization, biosafety testing, and evaluation of nano-products.
Expanding Innovation in Agriculture
The center aims to facilitate the wider application of nano-inputs in agriculture by disseminating scientific data and knowledge to farmers, scientists, and policymakers. It will also serve as the central laboratory for all nano-products of Coromandel, ensuring full compliance with regulatory guidelines and the development of a broad range of bioproducts.
Coromandel’s recent launch of Nano DAP has received an encouraging response from the farming community. Additionally, the company is developing a unique Nano Urea formulation containing 12% N (w/w) and setting up an integrated Nano products manufacturing facility at Kakinada.
Arun Alagappan, Executive Vice Chairman of Coromandel, expressed his views on this development: “The Coromandel Nanotechnology Center is a unique facility established to drive Coromandel’s efforts in nanotechnology in agriculture. This will enable high-quality research in nano space and is in line with various Government initiatives to promote innovation and use of technology. This is a major step towards strengthening India’s R&D capabilities for development of efficient plant nutrition and protection solutions.”
The inauguration of the Nanotechnology Center by Coromandel International Limited represents a crucial step in enhancing India’s research and development capabilities in agriculture, aligning with national efforts to innovate and apply advanced technology in farming.