BVFCL Signs 5-Year Fertilizer Supply Pact with Bhutan’s National Seed Centre.

MOUs and Agreement

In August 2025, Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL), a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (MoCF), signed a 5-year Business-to-Business (B2B) agreement with Bhutan’s National Seed Centre (NSC) at Siliguri, West Bengal (WB). The agreement strengthens India-Bhutan cooperation in agriculture and ensures cross-border fertilizer security.


      - Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL), operating under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (MoCF), will supply essential fertilizers to Bhutan as part of the agreement.

      - The products include Urea, Suphala (NPK), Single Super Phosphate (SSP), Muriate of Potash (MOP), and Borax, which are crucial for enhancing soil fertility and crop productivity.

      - The agreement aims to guarantee uninterrupted and timely access to critical fertilizers for Bhutan. This will directly support Bhutan’s agricultural productivity and food security goals, ensuring that farmers in the Himalayan nation receive reliable supplies of key agricultural inputs.

Main Point :-   (i) This 5-year business-to-business pact reflects India’s broader strategy of regional agricultural cooperation. By ensuring the continuous flow of fertilizers, the agreement fosters sustainable agriculture, addresses Bhutan’s input supply challenges, and supports long-term planning for crop cycles.

      (ii) The signing of the agreement at Siliguri in West Bengal highlights the strategic location for cross-border trade and logistics. It also underscores India’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Bhutan through agricultural and allied sector collaborations.

(iii) This strategic partnership is a milestone in India-Bhutan relations, particularly in the agricultural sector. It not only secures fertilizer supply but also promotes mutual growth, regional stability, and enhanced cooperation in food security between the two neighboring nations.

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