AIM UPDATE : AIM Engages with Maharashtra Agriculture Minister on Key Agro Industry Issues The Agro Inputs Manufacturers Association’s (AIM) delegation comprising of President Rajkumar Dhurgude, Secretary Sameer Pathare & Treasurer Sarjerao Shisode held a pivotal . Read more
AIM UPDATE : AIM President Rajkumar Dhurgude & Secretary Sameer Pathare had meeting with the Hon Agriculture Commissioner of India Dr. P.K.Singh at New Delhi on 13th January 2025. AIM President invited Dr. P.K.Singh for the forthcoming ABC B2B Conclave to be held at Pune. Read more
🚨 AIM B2B Conclave 2025 🚨 Dear Friends, We are excited to announce the AIM B2B Conclave 2025, a premier event organized by the AIM Association, set to bring together the brightest minds and key players from the agro-inputs industry. The event will feature a dynamic. Read more
AIM Updates: AIM delegation comprising of President Rajkumar Dhurgude and Secretary Sameer Pathare had a meeting with Hon Agriculture Commissioner of India at New Delhi on 3rd June 2024. AIM association’s Form G submission was discussed and it was informed that the pro. Read more
Dear All Members, AIM delegation led by President Rajkumar Dhurgude had a meeting with Hon Agriculture Director Shri Vikas Patil on 30th May 2024. In this meeting the issues regarding online licensing were taken up. Members were facing long delays in making amendments in . Read more
AIM UPDATE : AIM GC Committee is pleased to inform all the members that AIM have successfully submitted 130 Form G files each containing 8 biostimulant products to INM, Ministry of Agriculture, New Delhi on 19th February 2024. We thank members for their patience and trus. Read more
AIM delegation comprising of President Rajkumar Dhurgude and Treasurer Sarjerao Shisode had a meeting with Hon Agriculture Director Shri Vikas Patil and CQCO Shri Deshmukh on 7th February 2024. The meeting was to discuss about and to understand the recent developments pe. Read more
AIM delegation comprising of President Rajkumar Dhurgude and Treasurer Sarjerao Shisode had a meeting with Hon Agriculture Director Shri Vikas Patil and CQCO Shri Deshmukh on 7th February 2024. The meeting was to discuss about and to understand the recent developments pe. Read more
Dear All Members, We are pleased to inform you that in the GC meeting held on 13th December it was decided to start the process of submission of Form G files of 8 Biostimulant products of which AIM possess the pool data. Those members who have contributed in . Read more
"Dear All Members, The 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Agro Inputs Manufacturers Association (AIM) was held at Hotel Grand Sheraton, Pune on 21.10.2023. More than 140 members attended the meeting. Please note the minutes of the meeting as under – 1) Vice Presiden. Read more
Dear Members, As announced earlier, the 13th Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of Agro Inputs Manufacturers Association ( AIM) is slated to be held on 21/10/2023 (Saturday) between 11 am - 5.00 pm. Venue:- Hotel Sheraton Grand (""LeMeredian""), R.B.N.Road,Near Pune. Read more
Dear Members, This is to inform you that AIM Association’s ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING was supposed to be held in the month of September 2023.But due to some unavoidable circumstances, the AGM will be conducted in the month of October 2023. This is for your kind information. Read more
AIM delegation of Secretary Sameer Pathare and GC Committee member Prashant Shinde met the Hon Commissioner of Customs Shri Dipak Kumar Gupta on 20th September 2023 at Navha Sheva, Navi Mumbai to discuss the customs clearance issues related to the import of Biostimulant ra. Read more
"कृषी निविष्ठा उत्पादक - विक्रेत्यांवर सुधारित कायद्यांचा बडगा --------------------------------------- लेखक - राजकुमार . Read more
AIM UPDATE : A Stakeholders Consultation Workshop was organised on 30th August, 2023 at New Delhi under the Chairpersonship of JS (INM). AIM Association was represented by Secretary Sameer Pathare ,Vice Secretary Vaibhav Kashikar and GC committee member Rajiv Chaudhary. . Read more
AIM UPDATE : This is to inform all the members that GC meeting was conducted on 24th August 2023 at Pune. Members’ request for tie up with laboratories for Toxicity studies at concessional rate was discussed at length. It was decided to obtain the quotations from thre. Read more
AIM UPDATE : The National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) , New Delhi had organised a Brainstorming session on recently published Biostimulant Guidelines at National Academy of Agricultural Sciences on 21st July 2023. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Himanshu . Read more
AIM Update: Please note that as announced earlier, it has been decided to increase the contribution fees for POOL DATA which covers 8 bio stimulant products. The new fees structure effective from 8th July 2023 will be as follows - 250000/- - Efficacy Trial Data 20. Read more
Dear All Members, AIM delegation comprising of President Rajkumar Dhurgude, Sameer Pathare & Vaibhav Kashikar met the Agriculture Commissioner and Joint Secretary - INM on 5th July 2023. AIM delegation had very good discussions about applying in Form G for AIM members with. Read more
Dear Members, Since Pool Data is approved in recent guidelines , AIM Association has decided to make Form-G applications ( permanent license ) of their members as per biostimulants notification to the INM for AIM’s 8 products as soon as possible. AIM will guide member. Read more
Dear All, This is a historical day and the day of triumph for the AIM Association! The work done by AIM for generation of Pool Data including Efficacy & Toxicity Trails and other data since 2011 has finally being recognized by the government. In the above guidelines in sr. Read more
AIM Association delegation under the leadership of President Rajkumar Dhurgude visited Central Building, Pune on 18.05.2023 and had very fruitful meetings with the Hon Commissioner and Director of Agriculture. AIM delegation informed the Hon Commissioner about AIM Ass. Read more
AIM had written to PMO and the Secretary about this issue and in the last meeting with Customs and INM officials, AIM made this breakthrough by successfully convincing both the authorities about importers issues regards to import of technical grade bio stimulants. No doubt thi. Read more
AIM UPDATE : AIM GC Committee meeting was held on 24.01.2023 in Pune. Various important issues related to Pool Data , Form G3 allotment to members and Biostimulant raw material import were discussed. AIM GC Committee will soon visit Delhi for above matter and updates will. Read more
AIM UPDATE : A meeting (online ) was convened under the chairmanship of Joint Secretary (INM), Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on 17th January, 2023 to discuss import related issues of Bio-stimulant Raw Materials ( technical grade ) . INM officials and Nav. Read more
AIM UPDATE : AIM Association was privileged to be invited for presentation to address scientists & students on BIOSTIMULANTS - A way forward during 86th Annual Convention and National Seminar on Developments in Soil Sciences -2022 of the prestigious Indian Society of S. Read more
"Dear All Members, The 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Agro Inputs Manufacturers Association (AIM ) was held at Hotel Grand Sheraton, Pune on 27.08.2022. More than 150 members attended the meeting. Please note the minutes of the meeting as under – 1) Vice Pres. Read more
Dear Members, As announced earlier, the 12th Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of Agro Inputs Manufacturers Association ( AIM) is slated to be held on 27/08/2022 (Saturday) between 11 am - 5.00 pm. Venue:- Hotel Sheraton Grand ("Le Meredian"), R.B.N.Road,Near Pune Stati. Read more
AIM UPDATE : AIM GC delegation comprising of President Rajkumar Dhurgude, Sameer Pathare and Vaibhav Kashikar had very important meeting with the Hon Agriculture Secretary Shri Manoj Aahuja at Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi in connection with Notification and AIM’ POOLED DATA. Read more
AIM GC delegation comprising of President Rajkumar Dhurgude, Sameer Pathare and Vaibhav Kashikar had meetings with the Joint Secretary- INM, Agriculture Commissioner , Deputy Director General - NRM and prominent Head Scientists of ICAR and IARI in connection with AIM POO. Read more
AIM UPDATE : We are pleased to inform members that the 1st AIM Biostimulant Congress held on 21st April 2022 was a huge success with well over 125 attendees . Two Technical Sessions were conducted with great knowledge sharing and active participation from the attend. Read more
AIM UPDATE : AIM GC Committee members Sameer Pathare and Vaibhav Kashikar met Joint Secretary - INM in New Delhi yesterday to discuss about approval of AIM’s POOL DATA for eight Biostimulants. JS informed the delegation that at present all the focus is on issuance of t. Read more
AIM GC Committee is pleased to inform you that we are organising our 1st AIM BIOSTIMULANT CONGRESS (ABC 2022) in New Delhi on 21st April, 2022 at The Indian Habitat Centre . The theme of 1st ABC will be, " Biostimulants - A Way Forward....” AIM BIOSTIMULANT CONGRESS will sh. Read more
AIM UPDATE : Today AIM delegation comprising of President Rajkumar Dhurgude, Sameer Pathare and Vaibhav Kashikar met new Agriculture Commissioner (AC) Dr.A.K.Singh in New Delhi and appraised him about AIM’s POOL DATA of 8 Biostimulant products. The AC was highly impr. Read more
Dear All, AIM delegation lead by the President Rajkumar Dhurgude with GC committee members Ravindra Agarwal, Sameer Pathare, Vaibhav Kashikar, Sarjerao Shisode, Prashant Shinde, Prakash Awtade and Anil Hawal met Hon Director of Agriculture in connection with Form G2 issua. Read more
AIM UPDATE : AIM delegation comprised of President Rajkumar Dhurgude, Sameer Pathare and Vaibhav Kashikar had a fruitful meeting with the Agriculture Commissioner of India Dr. SK Malhotra on 23.12.2021. The meeting went on very well . Various industry issues were discus. Read more
AIM UPDATE : AIM delegation consisting of President Rajkumar along with Sameer Pathare, Sarjerao Shisode and Prakash Autade visited Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeth at Dapoli on 26th November, 2021 . The delegation met Vice Chancellor Dr. Sanjay Sawant and ex. Read more
AIM UPDATE : Please note below important aspects while submitting Form - G2 application to Central Building , Pune ( Maharashtra) : 1.Sale figures of last three years to be self attested as well as verified by the CA in the format below . . Read more
Mr.Shivshankar Andhalkar (Agrimo industries Pvt Ltd, Aurangabad) showing his gratitude towards AIM on selecting him as sub committee member. . Read more
Dear Members, We are glad to announce that the 11th Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of Agro Inputs Manufacturers Association ( AIM) will be held on 25/09/2021 (Saturday) between 11 am - 5.00 pm. Venue:- Hotel Sheraton Grand ("Le Meredian"), R.B.N.Road,Near Pune Statio. Read more
AIM UPDATE : AIM had assured that it will guide the members about the Clarifications received from INM, New Delhi on 02.08.2021 as soon as all the aspects are well studied. AIM delegation headed by the President Rajkumar Dhurgude met the Hon Director, Agri on 20th Au. Read more
AIM UPDATE : AIM delegation comprising of President Rajkumar Dhurgude, Secretary Sameer Pathare, GC members Prakash Autade & Prashant Shinde visited ROSS LIFE-SCIENCES PVT LTD (LABORATORY) at Bhosari, Pune. The AIM GC Committee was invited by the laboratory to vis. Read more
AIM Update: AIM delegation lead by the President Mr. Rajkumar Dhurgude, Secretary Mr. Sameer Pathre along with GC Committee members Mr. Shisode, Mr. Autade, Mr. Shinde and Mr. Hawal met Hon Commissioner and Director at Central Building on 14th July,2021. The meeting agend. Read more
State Agriculture Dept invited AIM to participate in a VC meeting with Hon Agriculture Minister Shri Dada ji Bhuse recently . Present scenario of Bio-stimulant notification was discussed in the meeting. It was also informed that Form G-2 guidelines will be soon made availa. Read more
Dear All, With all around efforts of AIM and other associations , the date for Provisional Registration of Biostimulants has been extended up to March 31, 2022 . Read more
A GC Meeting was called on 11.06.2021 at Pune to discuss about the present scenario pertaining to the Bio-stimulant notification dated 21.02.2021. Following key issues were discussed- 1. Maharashtra State Agriculture Dept is still not accepting applications to issue For. Read more
A Meeting under the chairmanship of JS (INM) was held on 16-04-2021 through Video Conference to discuss the issues related to Bio -stimulant notification made under FCO 1985. Some major associations involved in Bio-stimulant activities were invited by the INM, New Delhi f. Read more
AIM delegation comprising of the President Rajkumar Dhurgude, Secretary Sameer Pathare and Vice Secretary Vaibhav Kashikar had meeting with the CONTROLLER of FERTILIZERS ( Joint Secretary-INM ) Mrs. Neerja Adidam in New Delhi on 5th March,2021. The meeting went of very . Read more
AIM GC Committee meeting was held on 2nd March,2021 at Pune. Recent amendment done by inclusion of new Schedule VI in FCO 1985 for Bio-stimulants’ inclusion was discussed at length. All the GC Committee members give their suggestions and inputs on various clauses of Bio-. Read more
Rubbi Review Meeting - Fertilizers was called on 17.09.2020 at the Mantralaya under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Maharashtra State Agriculture Minister Shri Dada Bhuse ji . AIM was one of the invitees present physically. Other Association’s members joined the meeting t. Read more
The Agro Inputs Manufacturers Association of India, a reputed organization in the field of agro-inputs (Fertilizer Medicines) production, distributed self-defense materials to doctors and other staff to treat corona patients on behalf of AIM Association. On 22nd April 2020. Read more
AIM Association was invited by AgroWon Editor Shri Adinath Chavan to join a Video Conference meeting on 2nd May,2020. The meeting topic was MSME Ecosystem in India: An Opportunity Amidst Crisis. The meeting was Chaired by Hon’ble Minister of Micro, Small and Mediu. Read more
AIM GC’s first Zoom Meeting was held yesterday to discuss the prevailing conditions arising due to spread of COVID-19 and it’s impact on Agro Industry. It was the best use of existing technology that enabled GC committee to meet by video conferencing and overcome the hurd. Read more
The meeting was chaired by Mr. T. Mohapatra, Director General, ICAR in the presence of many top officials from the ICAR, MoA and the Fertilizer ministry (Total -11). Attendees from Industry Associations/ Company: Total 27 person Attendees from AIM: Mr. Sameer Pathare, Secretar. Read more
AIM UPDATE: AIM was invited to attend the State Fertilizer Committee ( SFC) meeting today at Pune. AIM’s proposal for notifying grades of non notified nutrient mixtures and non notified chelates in FCO 1985 was discussed at length. The discussion was very positive and there ar. Read more
Please note that AIM had lodged complaint to the Secretary, Dept of Agriculture , Maharashtra in February,2019. It was regards to delay in obtaining various Mfg/ DRC licences of Fertilizers and Insecticides and also requested to stop the PRESENTATION for the same which was condu. Read more
AIM delegation comprised of President Rajkumar Dhurgude, Sameer Pathare,Vaibhav Kashikar, Rajiv Chaudhary and Kalyan Goswami had a meeting with Joint Secretary INM Mrs. Neerja Adidam at New Delhi today regards to proposed BIO- STIMULANT draft for inclusion in FCO 1985 The meetin. Read more
AIM is a part of STUDY GROUP formed by the Dept of Agriculture to address issues regards to manufacture and sale of non registered products. A meeting of Study Group was called by the Dept today at Pune .AIM was represented by the President Rajkumar Dhurgude, Secretary Sameer Pa. Read more
AIM UPDATE : AIM was called for an important meeting regards to non registered products ( PGP & P ) today at Pune under the chairmanship of Hon Commissioner Mr. Suhas Diwase. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Mr. Ganesh Patil was also present for this important meeting. State Go. Read more
AIM UPDATE : AIM was invited to participate in a meeting by the Director, Department of Fertilizers, New Delhi on 20th September,2019. The subject was " Meeting for examining the feasibility of Home Delivery of Fertilizers" The government is developing an Application to deliver F. Read more
1. Further steps regarding sale permission process were discussed and AIM's PGP&P draft was discussed in detail. It will be presented to the Dept of Agriculture in next meeting. 2. It was decided to convert PGP &P draft PPT in to legal document with the help of a consultant in P. Read more
AIM Update : 27.08.2019 As planned, AIM delegation comprising of Rajkumar Dhurgude Patil, Chandan Shah, Sameer Pathare, Prashant Shinde and Prakash Autade completed task of distribution of 2000 school stationary kits as a part of AIM's flood relief initiative on 27th August,201. Read more
Dear All Members, Yesterday AIM delegates visited DoctorsÔ Analytical Laboratories Pvt Ltd, Navi Mumbai to explore possibility of TIE UP with AIM. This will facilitate members to get their Bio- products and raw materials tested apart from Fertilizers and Pesticides as well as B. Read more
The 9th AGM of Agro Inputs Manufacturers Association of India was held at Hotel Sheraton Grand ,Pune on 20.07.2019 The AGM was attended by well over 160 members from Maharashtra and other states . The meeting was presided over by President Shri Rajkumar Dhurgude Patil.Inthe open. Read more
AIM UPDATE : 05.07.2019 AIM delegation had a meeting with the Commissioner of Agriculture today. The submission regards to Manufacture and Sale of Non FCO nutrient products was made. The letter is enclosed herewith. The Commissioner also took information about Court Stay orders p. Read more
Dear Members, We are glad to announce 20.07.2019(Saturday) as date of 9th AGM of AIM Association. Venue:- Hotel Sheraton Grand ("Le Meredian"), R.B.N.Road,Near Pune Station , Pune 411001.. Tel : 020-66411009 Time: 10 AM to 4 PM (With lunch break) This is for your information and . Read more
AIM Update : The Hon Director of Agriculture has called AIM delegation for meeting yesterday at 12.30 pm for discussion about issues faced in ONLINE LICENCE PROCESS and also to take information about pending licenses. The meeting lasted for nearly two hours. The department has m. Read more
AIM UPDATE : AIM GC Committee meeting was held on 18-01-2019 at Pune. Following important points were discussed and approved - 1. To back up government decision of issuing NOC / Sale Permission on the basis of criteria such as infrastructure , laboratory, different govt permiss. Read more
AIM UPDATE : AIM delegation meet the Secretary, Agriculture at Mantralay, Mumbai on 16th January,2019 and discussed with him in details about sale permission issue of non registered products. This important meeting was arranged with lot of efforts by our committee member Mr. Raj. Read more
Dear All, There were a lot of activities happening since last week of November 2018 pertaining to recent department actions on Non Registered Products. AIM was constantly following the matter with the Central building . Here is the series of events for your information- AIM del. Read more
Minutes of AIM Special Meeting held on 15.11.2018 A special meeting was organized in Pune on 15-11-2018 by AIM to discuss the present QC related issues particularly pertaining to non registered products and subsequent actions taken by the agriculture department in Maharashtra. . Read more
Dear All, Continuing to the last post of arranging a meeting regards to recent FIR and Show Cause notices to AIM members for non registered products, our President has called a meeting to discuss the issue and finalise way forward on 15th November,2018 at 11.30 am at Pune. AIM GC. Read more
Dear Members, Please note the following unanimously taken important decisions by the GC Committee - 1. To urgently update the member data and confirm changes from individual member by e-mail 2. To increase life membership fees FOR NEW MEMBERSHIP to Rs- 35,000/- and Annual memb. Read more
Dear Members, We are glad to announce 21/07/2018 (Saturday) as date of 8th AGM of AIM Association. Venue:- Hotel Sheraton Grand ("Le Meredian"), R.B.N.Road,Near Pune Station , Pune 411001. You are requested to mail or whats-app the confirmation of your attendance for AIM`. Read more
AIM UPDATE : AIM GC members along with some active and interested AIM members had a meeting today at Pune . The main topics of discussion were : - The PMB 2017 With inputs from members, AIM will send the submission to the Joint Secretary ( Plant Protection ) about non inclusion o. Read more
The 7 th AGM of Agro Inputs Mfg Association Of India was held at Hotel Sheraton Grand , Pune on 02-08-2017 . The meeting was attended by well over 130 members from Maharashtra and other states . The meeting was presided over by President Shri Rajkumar Dhurgude Patil . In the op. Read more
Dear Life Members, We are pleased to announce that 89 life members have responded positively and already joined our Trial Data Sponsorship FUND . The list is as below - 1 Aasim Agro Research;Kadegaon 2 Adamanto Agro Industries,Tasgaon 3 Agriserch India Pvt Ltd Nashik 4 Agro Life. Read more
Dear Members, We are glad to announce 02.08.2017 (Wednesday) as date of 7th AGM of AIM Association. Venue:- Hotel Sheraton Grand ("Le Meredian"), R.B.N.Road,Near Pune Station , Pune 411001.. Tel : 020-66411062/63/64 Time: 10 AM to 4 PM (With lunch break) This is for your inform. Read more
Dear Members , You are well aware about implementation of GST from 01-07-2017 in India . GST rate structure is already rolled out and Agro industry was surprised to see higher GST rate of 18% on branded Organic / Natural / Herbal growth promoters . There was also hope that GST. Read more
Minutes of the special general meeting held on 29.04.2017 at Pune to discuss TOXICOLOGY STUDIES for 10 products 1. Meeting was attended by around 80 members 2. In the first session a motivational talk by Mrs. Ratnali Mundada was arranged for members. The talk was very effective. Read more
Dear Life Members, We are pleased to announce that following life members have responded positively and already joined our Toxically Study Sponsorship FUND . The list is as below - 1. Alligo Agrovet pvt ltd,Nashik 2 .Agriserch India Pvt Ltd Nashik 3. Ambience fert Che. Read more
Dear Life Members, We are pleased to announce that 87 life members have responded positively and already joined our Trial Data Sponsorship FUND . The list is as below - 1 Aasim Agro Research;Kadegaon 2 Adamanto Agro Industries,Tasgaon 3 Agriserch India Pvt Ltd Nashik 4 Agro Life. Read more
Dear Members, AIM is pleased to inform members that AIM has decided to carry on toxicity studies for 10 bio/herbal products from the list of 15 selected products by GC committee.The nutrient based products are not considered right now. The ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY STUDIES(als. Read more
AIM Update : The GC committee met recently at Pune on 18.3.2017 and discussed following important matters . The toxicology study was the core subject in the meeting . 1.To carry out Toxicology tests for 10 products and call special meeting of members for confirmation 2.To organ. Read more
Dear Members , We are pleased to inform you about recent development for betterment of farmers . Ministry of Agriculture ( Policy Division ) had called a meeting on 14.03.2017 at New Delhi in the context of DOUBLING OF FARMERS'S INCOME BY 2022 . As we all are well aware , this. Read more
Dear Members , As you are well aware that Budget for 2017-18 was presented by FM on 1 st February 2017 . Although there is no major change related to Excise Duty on agriculture products , there is some mention related to Chapter 31 . Due to this there is some concern about exact. Read more
Dear Life Members, We are pleased to announce that 86 life members have responded positively and already joined our Trial Data Sponsorship FUND . The list is as below - 1 Aasim Agro Research;Kadegaon 2 Adamanto Agro Industries,Tasgaon 3 Agriserch India Pvt Ltd Nashik 4 Agro Lif. Read more
Dear Members, Wish you all a Happy New Year 2017! We are pleased to inform you that AIM G.C. committee has decided to extend the last date of AIM TRIAL DATA SCHEME payment of Rs 1 Lakh till 20 th January 2017 . This will be last opportunity to participate in this scheme by pay. Read more
Dear Members , AIM is pleased to inform members that AIM has decided to carry on toxicity studies for 10 bio / herbal products from the list of 15 selected products by GC committee . The nutrient based products are not considered right now . The ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY STUDIES ( . Read more
Announcement Circulation Date:Mon, Oct03, 2016 at 11:40AM Dear Life Members We are pleased to announce that 80 life members have responded positively and already joined our Trial Data Sponsorship FUND . The list is as below - SR.NO. NAME OF MEMBER 1 Aasim Agro Research;Kadegaon. Read more
