The Mosaic Company and S M Sehgal Foundation’s partnership has positively impacted rural communities in India, particularly in the areas of agriculture, water conservation, and education infrastructure.
The annual Mosaic Company Foundation Awards for outstanding agricultural scientists further promote the advancement of plant nutrition and agricultural productivity in the country. The commitment of both organizations to sustainable development and community-led initiatives has made a notable difference in rural India, and their continued partnership promises even greater achievements in the years to come.
The Mosaic Company and S M Sehgal Foundation’s partnership has positively impacted rural communities in India, particularly in the areas of agriculture, water conservation, and education infrastructure. Their Krishi Jyoti project has brought about significant improvements in the lives of small landholding farmers in several regions of India.
The Mosaic Company and S M Sehgal Foundation recently celebrated their 15-year partnership in agricultural and rural development, with a twin-event evening held in Gurugram, India. The forum also marked the annual Mosaic Company Foundation Awards for outstanding agricultural scientists, adding to the significance of the occasion.
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Krishi Jyoti Project’s 15-year Journey
In 2008, The Mosaic Company and S M Sehgal Foundation launched the Krishi Jyoti project to increase agricultural productivity and alleviate poverty for small landholding farmers in India. Over the past 15 years, this partnership has been dedicated to transforming the lives of rural farmers in Nuh, Alwar, Prayagraj, Kolar, and Aurangabad. A coffee-table book and a video were released during the forum, highlighting the accomplishments and initiatives of the project and its impact on rural communities.
Welcome Note by Management Teams
The prestigious forum was opened by Robin Edwin, Managing Director of Mosaic India Pvt. Ltd. and Anjali Makhija, Trustee CEO of S M Sehgal Foundation, with a welcome note showcasing the journey of Krishi Jyoti through a video. Jay Sehgal, Trustee of S M Sehgal Foundation, shared a vote of thanks.
Mosaic Company Foundation Awards
The Mosaic Company Foundation Awards, which honour agricultural scientists who have made exceptional contributions to the field of plant nutrition, were also held during the same event. Dr. J C Katyal, Former Vice Chancellor of HAU, Hisar, was the chief guest at the award ceremony.
The awardees
- Dr. Praveen KV and Dr. Shubham Durgude were honoured with the Best Doctoral Research award for their work in the area of plant nutrition.
- Dr. Visha Kumari Venugopalan and Dr. Sunita Kumari Meena received the Outstanding Doctoral Research Award for Women in the area of Plant Nutrition.
- Dr. Meraj Alam Ansari and Dr. Rahul Tripathi were the winners of the Scientist Awards.
- The awardees received a certificate, gold medal, blazer, and a monetary reward.
Eminent Agricultural Scientists Attend the forum
The event was attended by eminent agricultural scientists from various organizations, including the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Indian Institute of Soil Science, National Research Centres, State Agricultural Universities, Fertilizer Association of India, International Zinc Association, IPNI, CIMMYT, state and central government officials, and industry representatives. The management teams of both Mosaic Company and S M Sehgal Foundation, along with the on-ground rural team from the project locations, were also present at the event.
Krishi Jyoti Project’s Future Efforts
The Krishi Jyoti project will continue its efforts to improve agricultural development, water conservation, and school infrastructure in rural areas, as it has already made a positive impact on the lives of the villagers. The annual forum brought together various stakeholders to celebrate the achievements of the Krishi Jyoti project and the outstanding work of agricultural scientists in the field of plant nutrition.
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Mosaic Company and S M Sehgal Foundation Partnership
The Mosaic Company and S M Sehgal Foundation remain committed to their partnership and look forward to continued success in improving the lives of rural communities.
The Mosaic Company and The Mosaic Company Foundation
The Mosaic Company is one of the world’s leading producers and marketers of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. The company is committed to sustainably strengthening global food security and protecting critical water resources. Mosaic is a single source provider of phosphates and potash fertilizers and feed ingredients for the global agriculture industry.
The Mosaic Company Foundation invests in and partners with leaders in the focus areas of food, water and local community investments.
The Sehgal Foundation
S M Sehgal Foundation is a public charitable trust registered in 1999 to strengthen community-led development initiatives and achieve positive social, economic, and environmental change across rural India.
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