Union Minister of state for Chemicals and Fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya visited National Fertilizers Limited- NFL  Nangal plant yesterday. He Reviewed the progress of the company and took a stock of the steps taken by the officials to satisfy the fertilizer needs of the country.

 

During the visit the minister took keen interest in production operations and also interacted with employees during visit to control rooms. The minister appreciated the superb production performance of the 40 years old maintained Nangal plant.

 

Mandaviya also visited the research and development farm of NFL Nangal unit where high quality seeds are grown by the company in addition to extending soil testing facilities for farmers. He interacted intensely with a group of progressive farmers at the R&D Farm and also distributed Soil Health Cards to some farmers.

 

V N Datt, C&MD, Nirlep Singh Rai, Director (Tech.) and Rakesh Markan, GM I/c Nangal unit accompanied the minister during his visit to the facility.

 

NFL Nangal unit produces around 5 Lakh MT urea annually in addition to various types of industrial products like Sodium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrite, Nitric Acid. Nangal plant is one of the oldest fertilizer plant in country.