Fertilizer imports rise to meet demand; government ensures adequate supply across country

March 20, 2026 4:38 PM

Fertilizer imports rise to meet demand; government ensures adequate supply across country

The Centre on Friday said it has ensured adequate and timely availability of fertilizers across the country by ramping up imports to bridge the gap between domestic production and rising demand. The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said that fertilizer requirements are assessed by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in consultation with states, taking into account factors such as gross cropped area, irrigation coverage, past consumption trends, and crop-wise nutrient requirem...

Government promoting organic fertilizers through MDA scheme; 120 CBG plants registered: JP Nadda

March 10, 2026 3:08 PM

Government promoting organic fertilizers through MDA scheme; 120 CBG plants registered: JP Nadda

The Centre is promoting the use of organic fertilizers produced from biogas plants under the Market Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Jagat Prakash Nadda informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. In a written reply, the minister said the scheme supports organic fertilizers produced from plants under the GOBARdhan Scheme and Compressed Biogas (CBG) facilities. Under the initiative, the government provides financial assistance of ₹1,500 per metric tonn...

Centre asks states to crack down on fake, substandard fertilizers

July 13, 2025 4:16 PM

Centre asks states to crack down on fake, substandard fertilizers

In a move to protect farmers and ensure the integrity of agricultural inputs, Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has written to the Chief Ministers of all States and Union Territories, calling for immediate and strict action against the sale of fake and substandard fertilizers. The directive aims to curb the black marketing of subsidized fertilizers, the circulation of counterfeit products, and illegal practices such as forced tagging of nano or bio-stimulan...

JP Nadda chairs high-level meeting to review availability, distribution of fertilisers in Kharif season

June 6, 2025 11:13 AM

JP Nadda chairs high-level meeting to review availability, distribution of fertilisers in Kharif season

Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, JP Nadda, chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to review the availability and distribution of fertilizers during the ongoing Kharif season. The meeting, held with officials from the Department of Fertilizers, focused on ensuring timely supply and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. During the meeting, Nadda highlighted the vital role of agriculture in ensuring national food security and stressed the importance of making essential nutri...

Core sector industries record 4% growth in December

January 31, 2025 10:39 PM

Core sector industries record 4% growth in December

India's eight core sector industries recorded a 4% year-on-year growth in December 2024, driven by increased production in coal, steel, and electricity, according to government data released on Friday. The core industries include coal, natural gas, crude oil, refinery products, fertilizers, cement, steel, and electricity, comprising 40.27% of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). The growth rate of these industries serves as an indicator of overall industrial growth. With the exception of ...