registration form - The Fertiliser Association Of India

Dear Friends,
FA! Annual Seminar 2010 will take place from 29 th November to t" December
2010 at Hotel 'The Ashok', New Delhi.
The year 2010 has been a momentous year for the Indian fertiliser industry. The
year witnessed significant progress in the reform process in the fertiliser sector. The
Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme was introduced for phosphatic and potassic
(P&K) fertilisers w. e. f. 1st April, 2010. This is the first major step and we hope that
the reform process will lead to many more such steps during coming months.
It is in this context that the theme for the Annual Seminar 'Reforms in the Fertiliser
Sector' has been selected. Various sessions of the Seminar have been finalized in the
context of reforms needed in the areas of fertiliser pricing policy, production,
marketing and use.
FA! Annual Seminar is an international event which attracts more than 1200 delegates from India and
abroad including senior government officials. The Seminar provides a unique opportunity for the delegates to
meet the leaders of Indian fertiliser industry, decision makers in the government and other stakeholders. It is
a forum for those engaged in fertiliser business and agriculture to enhance the professional and business
interest ofindividuals and organizations.
I welcome you to join us for this prestigious event this year at New Delhi. The preliminary programme,
registration form and other details are enclosed.
We look forward to your early and favourable response.
Satish Chander
Director General
REFORMS IN FERTILISER SECTOR
FOCUS
India is the second largest consumer and third largest producer of fertilisers in the world. There was a total
consumption of about 53 million tonnes of fertiliser products during 2009-10. India is also the largest importer of
raw materials, intermediates and finished fertiliser products in the world. Fertilisers will continue to play a dominant
role in the growth of Indian agriculture. India has made sustained efforts to ensure food security to its billion plus
population. However, the food security remains very fragile and efforts have to continue to increase the productivity
of the agriculture sector. This requires availability of the right kind of fertilisers to Indian farmers. In view of the
important role of fertilisers in Indian agriculture, government has played a key role in ensuring availability of
fertilisers to the farmers at affordable prices. Over the years, the cost of production/import of fertilisers has
continuously increased which, in turn, increased the quantum of fertiliser subsidy many-fold in the last 5 years. In
fact, the fertiliser subsidy became so huge that it posed a threat to the fiscal management for Government of India
(GOI). On the other hand, the regulatory environment including price controls stifled the growth of the fertiliser
industry in the country. Most importantly, the industry was unable to provide the fertiliser products which can ensure
the balanced fertilisation for Indian soils. This was reflected in less than desired crop response to the application of
fertilisers in recent years. Therefore, the stakeholders including the government, fertiliser industry and Indian
farmers needed reforms in fertiliser sector to get out of the morass.
The government had taken a few steps for reforming the fertiliser sector during last few years but these small steps
failed to make any impact in providing remedy to the prevailing situation. The government took a first significant step
by introduction of Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme w. e. f. 1st April, 2010 for phosphatic and potassic
fertilisers. The experience of the first crop season has been good. The policy enabled the industry to make
arrangements for production and imports for the entire year. It is expected that after this positive experience, the
government will take further steps in reforming the sector. Urea being a major fertiliser product should also be
decanalised and become part of NBS and the basket of products under NBS should cover more products to ensure
balanced fertilisation including application of secondary and micronutrients.
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THEME
Against this background, the FAIAnnual Seminar 201 0 has been devoted to the theme "Reforms in Fertiliser Sector".
The deliberations in the Seminar among other things will provide an opportunity to debate issues related to the
reforms process in the sector. It will also provide a peep into future developments in the sector which include
opportunities for investment, trade, promotion and extension services and logistics for storage and transportation
of fertilisers.
The Seminar will include four sessions broadly dealing with policy reforms, production technology, plant nutrition
and soil health, and marketing and distribution offertilisers.

REGISTRATION
Registration for the Seminar can be done through
either of the following:
I. Online Registration
For online registration. please visit our website
www.faidelhi.org
Il. Registration Form
Nomination in the enclosed registration form along
with Seminar fee should be sent to The Fertiliser
Association of India. New Delhi. Only the names of
delegates registered by 20'h November. 2010 will
appear in the List of Participants attached with
Preprints of Seminar Papers. The registration form
should be sent to:
The Fertiliser Association of India
FAI House. 10. Shaheed Jit Singh Marg.
New Delhi - 110067
Tel: +91-11-26567144, +91-11-46005200
Fax: + 91-11-26960052
E-mail: secy@faidelhLorg
Ill. Onsite Registration
Those not registered· in advance may register at the
Seminar venue during 29'h November - t"
December. 2010.
SEMINAR FEE
Members: Rs. 10,000 per delegate
Non-members: Rs. 18.000 per delegate
Seminar
Fee Includes
1. Seminar Kit
2. Reception and Cocktails & Dinner on Monday
evening at Hotel 'The Ashok'.
3 Working Lunches and pre/post Lunch Coffee on
Tuesday & Wednesday.
PAYMENT OPTION
I. Banker's Cheque / Draft payable at New Delhi in
favour of The Fertiliser Association oflndia.
Cubicle(s) (3x2 mts.) would be available. The
charges for 3 days are Rs. 60.000 for each cubicle.
Since the cubicles are limited in number. they will
be allotted on first come first basis. For booking and
more information: Email: pr@faidelhi.org.
Tel: +91-11-46005231.
HOTEL INFORMATION / RESERVATION
Hotel 'The Ashok' is set in a sprawling 25 acres of
landscape in the exclusive Diplomatic Enclave of
New Delhi. Fully renovated recently, the Hotel has
550 rooms. 60 executive suites, 40 double suites,
10 deluxe suites and one presidential suite. The
traveling time from airport to the Hotel is about 40
minutes.
I. FAI has negotiated special rates for all the
delegates at Hotel 'The Ashok'. All delegates
attending the Seminar will be offered the following
special rates:
Premium rooms: Rate Per night
Single: Rs. 12.000/-
Double: Rs. 13.000/-
• Taxes are as applicable.
• The above rates are inclusive of breakfast
• Check-in and Check-out: 12noon
• For cancellation less than 48 hours prior to arrival
date and no-show. hotel shall levy one night
charge.
For booking. you may contact directly:
_ Ms. Reena Kanwar
India Tourism Development Corporation
5'h Floor. Jeevan Vihar. 3 Parliament Street
New Delhi 110001
Tel.: +91 1123368137. Fax: +91 11 23341459
Mobile: +91 9811032519
Email: kanwarreena@yahoo.com
U. There are several good 5 star hotels in the vicinity
of Hotel 'The Ashok' likeTaj Mansmgh, Taj Palace. ITC
The Maurya, Claridges. LeMeridien and ShangriLa.
U. Onsite Registration by Cash only.
SUBSTITUTION OF NAME / CANCELLATION
Substitution of names can be made up to 15 11I
November,'
2010. Please note that any cancellatiOIv'refundsent in
writingwillbeeJigiblefor50%refund only.
TABLE TOP DISPLAY
For display of your literature. products and services
on 29'h & 30'h November and I" December. 2010.
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Climate: Average temperature in November and
December: 14°C / 57°F

l\Ionday, The 29'h November,
2010
0930 -1300 hrs. :Registration
1100-1700 hrs. :Table Top Display
1430 - 1600 hrs. : Inauguration
1600hrs. :High Tea
1930 - 2200 hrs. : Cocktails &
Dinner
Tuesday, The 30'h November,
2010
TENTATIVE PROGRAMl\IE
CONVENTION HALL, HOTEL 'THE ASHOK'
• Micronutrients in Indian
Agriculture
• Customized Fertilisers for Higher
Productivity
Wednesday. The 1" December,
2010
0900 -1500 hrs. :Registration
0900 - 1700hrs. :Table Top Display
SESSION - 1lI
0900 - 1500hrs. :Registration
0900 - 1700 hrs. :Table Top Display
SESSION-I
EMERGING POLICIES IN THE PROCESS OF
REFORMS
0930 - 1300 hrs.
• NBS and its Future
• Urea Policy within Reforms
• Global Demand - Supply Outlook for Fertilisers
and Raw Materials
• Global Price Outlook for Fertilisers & Raw
Materials
SESSION - 11
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT FOR HIGHER
PRODUCTMTY
1400 - 1715 hrs.
• Soil Health - The Challenges Ahead
• Managing Nitrogen for -- •...••.. - •••.•• ....----
Crop Productivity and
Environmental Quality
,ENHANCING PRODUCTION AND RELIABILITY
OF FERTILISER PLANTS
0900 -1300 hrs.
• Technology for Energy Efficient Ammonia Plant
• Technology for a Large Ammonia - Urea
Complex
• Technology for a Coal Based Ammonia Plant
• Inspection and Maintenance of Urea Plants
• Improving Productivity of a Phosphatic Complex
SESSION -IV
FERTILISER MARKETING IN CONTEXT OF
REFORMS
1400 - 1600 hrs.
• Implementation of NBS
• Fertiliser Industry - An Effective Extension Arm
• Future Marketing Strategies in Competitive
Environment
1600 hrs. : Valedictory Session

FAI ANNUAL SEMINAR 2010
REFORMS IN FERTILISER SECTOR
November 29th - December 1, 2010
Hotel The Ashok, New Delhi
REGISTRATION
FORM
Secretary
The Fertiliser Association of India
FAI House, 10 Shaheed Jit Singh Marg
New Delhi - 110067
Please register my/our name(s) for the above Seminar
(Please write in capital letters)
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Fax
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Enclosed is a Demand Draft/Banker's Cheque/Delhi Cheque for Rs .
being the registration fee for the Seminar
(Rs. 10,000 per participant for FAI members and Rs. 18,000 for non-members)
Date . Signature .
Please use separate sheet if more participants are sponsored. Please make a Demand Draft/Banker's
Cheque Payable at New Delhi in favour of The Fertiliser Association of India and send it along with this form.
You may also email the filled Registration Form to secy@faidelhi.org