Dhanuka signs MoU with SKN Agricultural University for verification of new technology

R G Agarwal, Chairman, Dhanuka Agritech Limited and Dr J S Sandhu, Vice Chancellor, Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University (SKNAU) Jobner signed a MOU on March 24, 2022 between Dhanuka Group & SKNAU, Jobner, Jaipur, Rajasthan for working together for trials, verification of new technology & transferring the same to a large number of farmers.

This MOU includes joint working on drone technology and demonstrations of agri-drones for spray of fertilisers & agrochemicals. Also training of farmers, scientists and other agriculture stakeholders on new technology will be done.

Dhanuka Agritech Limited has earlier signed MOUs with G B Pant University of Agriculture & Technology (GBPUAT), Pantnagar; CCS Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU), Hisar; Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), Telangana; University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Raichur; Maharana Pratap Horticultural University (MHU), Karnal & Lovely Professional University (LPU), Phagwara, Punjab.

R G Agarwal delivered a presentation titled “Smart agriculture with Precision Plant Protection; Agri-business Entrepreneurship Development & How to increase farmer’s income” as a special invitee, panelist & speaker in the Platinum Jubilee Celebration of the Indian Phytopathological Society & its 8th International Conference 2022 (hybrid) on “Plant Pathology: Retrospect and Prospects” being held from March 23-26, 2022 at SKN Agricultural University, Jobner, Jaipur.

R G Agarwal explained the large opportunities available to increase Indian GDP from Agriculture sector. Dhanuka Group has always believed in working in PPP mode with the Government & Agricultural Universities to benefit our farmers.

Agarwal during his presentation announced an annual award of Rs 50,000 for 5 years for the best pathology scientist who will be decided by the jury to be appointed by the Indian Phytopathological Society. This award will be known as the Dhanuka Scientists Award & will be handed over in the annual function of the Society.  

Dhanuka Agritech ranked No. 16 at the List of Top 20 Indian Agrochemical Companies in FY 2020-21 which published by AgroPages, recorded sales of INR 1,387 crore.