Sustainable Certified Castor Seed production surges to 1.70 Lakh Tons
Mar 18, 2026
New Delhi [India], March 18: Jayant Agro-Organics Limited continues to empower castor farmers in Gujarat through its long-standing sustainability initiatives, including Project Pragati, which has crossed a significant milestone in its ninth year. Launched in 2016 to introduce formal sustainability standards to castor cultivation in the region, Project Pragati has grown into a globally recognized model for responsible and traceable supply chains. The initiative is jointly led by Jayant Agro-Organics Limited, Arkema, and BASF, in collaboration with Solidaridad. In parallel, Ihsedu Agrochem Private Limited, a subsidiary of Jayant Agro-Organics Limited, is driving Project i-Pragati, further expanding the reach and impact of sustainable farming practices. Together, these programs continue to scale farmer participation, increase certified sustainable production, and expand responsibly managed farmland--reinforcing India's global leadership in sustainable castor cultivation.