Centralised licensing proposal aims to reduce repetitive compliance and enable faster commercialization

The Indian Micro-Fertilizers Manufacturers’ Association (IMMA) has renewed its call for a “One Nation, One License” framework at the National Crop Nutrition Summit, proposing the creation of a centralised digital licensing data stack that can be seamlessly accessed by state governments for marketing approvals.

According to IMMA, the move would eliminate regulatory bottlenecks, reduce repetitive compliance, and significantly improve the ease of doing business for agri-input manufacturers across India.

Addressing the summit, Dr. Rahul Mirchandani, President, IMMA, said the association is seeking to work closely with the Government of India to operationalise a common licensing platform.

“A centralised licensing data stack would allow states to access verified licensing information from a single server. This would ensure full regulatory adherence while acting as a practical enabler of ‘One Nation, One License’,” Dr. Mirchandani said.

As part of its innovation agenda, IMMA also signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to conduct regular technical sessions for members, aimed at accelerating innovation, validation, and faster commercialisation of crop nutrition solutions.

Strength at the Micro Level

PK Singh, Agriculture Commissioner, Government of India, emphasised that India’s agricultural strength lies at the micro level—soil, plant, and farmer—and that sustainable growth is not possible without reinforcing this foundation.

He underscored the importance of balanced nutrition and integrated nutrient management in improving productivity, reducing cultivation costs, restoring degraded land, and maintaining ecological balance.

“As we move toward Vision 2047, the government remains committed to supporting industry-led solutions that are clear, practical, and scalable. Our goal is healthy soil, healthy plants, healthy farmers, and healthy consumers,” Singh said.

Industry–Farmer Ecosystem

Jayakumar Jitendrasinh Rawal, Maharashtra Minister of Marketing and Protocol, highlighted the critical role played by the micro-fertilizer and nutrient industry over the past four decades in improving crop yield, quality, and productivity—contributing to India’s position as a leading global food producer.

He noted that achieving the next phase of growth will require close collaboration across the agricultural value chain, including farmers, seed companies, fertilizer and micronutrient manufacturers, and post-harvest and processing sectors.

Rawal added that both the Central and Maharashtra governments remain committed to supporting MSME-driven industries, with sustained investments in research, development, and innovation seen as essential for achieving global leadership by 2047.

Innovation and Farmer Recognition

At the summit, IMMA recognised progressive farmers from across the country for crop-specific excellence and innovation, including representatives from tomato, grapes, banana, onion, chilli, sugarcane, citrus, pomegranate, ginger, and mango cultivation.

The event also hosted the IMMA Pitch Party, where 16 emerging and established companies showcased next-generation crop nutrition and agri-input products. The platform was designed to facilitate market access, partnerships, and collaboration by connecting innovators directly with potential industry partners and channel players.