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BVFCL signs five-year fertilizer export agreement with Bhutan's National Seed Centre
ET Bureau | August 20, 2025 5:40 AM CST

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BVFCL has entered into a five-year B2B agreement with Bhutan's National Seed Centre to export fertilizers like Urea, Suphala (NPK), and others. This collaboration aims to ensure Bhutanese farmers have timely access to essential agricultural inputs, bolstering the country's food security and agricultural productivity. The agreement signifies strengthened India-Bhutan bilateral ties in the agriculture sector.

Guwahati: Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL), a Government of India undertaking under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, has signed a five-year Business-to-Business (B2B) agreement with the National Seed Centre (NSC), Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Royal Government of Bhutan, for the export of fertilizers.

As per the agreement, BVFCL will supply Urea, Suphala (NPK), SSP, MOP, and Borax to Bhutan, ensuring continued and timely access to essential agricultural inputs and supporting the country’s food security and productivity objectives.

The agreement was signed on August 18 at Siliguri in the presence of dignitaries from both nations.

From the Royal Government of Bhutan, the event was attended by Yonten Gyamtsho Director, Department of Agriculture; Deepak Rai Programme Director National Seed Centre; and Sonam Senior Store Manager, NSC.
Representing BVFCL were Satyajit Mishra General Manager (Marketing); Chandragupta Kakati and Sunil Kumar Tripathi Senior Managers, Romi Chakravorty Deputy Manager; and Devendra Singh Rajawat, Assistant Manager.
“This agreement reflects BVFCL’s commitment to regional cooperation and agricultural development. We are honored to partner with Bhutan in ensuring farmers get timely access to quality fertilizers, which will further strengthen agricultural productivity in the region,” said Satyajit Mishra, General Manager (Marketing), BVFCL.
The collaboration marks a significant milestone in India-Bhutan bilateral ties, especially in the agriculture and allied sectors, and is expected to further enhance cooperation in cross-border fertilizer supply and food security.


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