It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the govt news agency (PIB) that any non-governmental organization is mentioned as doing exemplary work. But Press Information Bureau has quoted Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, DV Sadanand Gowda appreciating IFFCO for its support in the fight against the Covid 19.
The PIB release reads “IFFCO, a leading fertilizer cooperative body under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, is playing a vital role by helping Government to combat COVID-19 pandemic and mitigate the impact of the outbreak.
“Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri DV Sadanand Gowda has appreciated IFFCO for its support. In a letter written to the Managing Director & CEO, of the company, Dr.U.S Awasthi, he said, the world is passing through a very difficult phase due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. This, pandemic, he said, is having profound effect on lives and livelihood, specially of the poor and marginalized sections of society. The 
COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on the whole world on a large scale. The disease can’t be fought alone. Shri Gowda underlined that it requires collective action from every one of us in one form or the other”, the release says.
“Union Minister has also complemented IFFCO for its contribution of Rs 25 crore to the PM CARES. He added ‘I am overwhelmed, and would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the Managing Director, management, employees and shareholders of IFFCO for this act of selflessness. This will be extremely helpful in strengthening our collective resolve to defeat the pandemic”, the release read further.
“The MD, IFFCO has thanked Gowda for his encouraging words. He said ‘IFFCO stands with the nation in its fight against COVID-19. We are trying to break the chain of transmission by doing our best to shield the farmers and rural India from this pandemic”, PIB adds.
