Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

August 4, 2026 6:13 PM

PM-PRANAM boosts sustainable farming, encourages balanced fertilizer use across India

The Centre is intensifying efforts to promote balanced fertilizer use and sustainable agriculture through the PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness Generation, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth (PM-PRANAM), alongside expanding organic farming, natural farming and precision nutrient management to improve soil health and reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers. The PM-PRANAM scheme, approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on June 28, 2023, is being implemented ...

August 4, 2026 6:10 PM

‘One Nation, One Fertilizer’ initiative strengthens fertilizer availability across India during Kharif 2026

The Centre has said that the 'One Nation, One Fertilizer' initiative has significantly strengthened the availability and distribution of subsidized fertilizers across the country by ensuring timely supplies, improving logistics and simplifying fertilizer access for farmers under a single national brand. The initiative, implemented under the Pradhanmantri Bhartiya Janurvarak Pariyojana (PMBJP) with effect from August 24, 2022, mandates all public sector, cooperative and private fertilizer compan...

July 28, 2026 5:30 PM

Government conducts over 4.84 lakh raids in 2025 to curb fertilizer black marketing, ensures adequate supply

The Centre has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the timely availability of fertilizers to farmers while intensifying action against black marketing, hoarding, diversion and the sale of sub-standard products. The government informed Parliament that 4,84,663 raids were conducted across the country in 2025 as part of its enforcement drive against fertilizer-related malpractices. According to the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, the raids resulted in the issuance of 17,392 show-cause not...

June 18, 2026 1:53 PM

India’s pharmaceutical sector records transformative growth over 12 years, strengthening affordable healthcare and self-reliance

India's pharmaceutical sector has undergone a significant transformation over the past twelve years, emerging as a key pillar of affordable healthcare, domestic manufacturing and economic growth. Driven by a series of policy reforms and flagship initiatives, the sector has expanded access to low-cost medicines, boosted pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, attracted substantial investments and strengthened India's position as the "Pharmacy of the World." According to the Department o...

April 13, 2026 5:46 PM

India Pharma 2026 highlights policy push, innovation drive to boost sector growth

The 9th edition of India Pharma 2026, a flagship event of the Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, commenced in New Delhi on Monday, bringing together global stakeholders to chart the future of India’s pharmaceutical sector with a strong emphasis on innovation, self-reliance and global leadership. The two-day conference, organised in collaboration with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance, is focu...

April 5, 2026 11:43 AM

AI set to transform drug discovery and regulation: Department of Pharmaceuticals

The Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers on Saturday highlighted the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the pharmaceutical sector during a webinar organised as part of Sādhana Saptah 2026. The session, titled “AI and Emerging Technologies in Pharmaceuticals and Regulations,” focused on how AI is reshaping the entire drug development lifecycle - from early-stage research to regulatory approval and post-market surveillance. Addres...

March 27, 2026 4:47 PM

Geopolitical risks addressed as India secures long-term fertilizer supplies

The Centre is strengthening fertilizer security by securing long-term supplies of key raw materials while promoting sustainable agricultural practices to reduce excessive urea consumption, Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda informed the Lok Sabha on Friday. Strategic Agreements to Mitigate Geopolitical Risks Amid global uncertainties, India continues to rely heavily on imports for critical fertilizer inputs such as rock phosphate, sulphur, ammonia, and natural gas. To address potential supply ...

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...

March 20, 2026 12:13 PM

Government boosts fertilizer availability ahead of Kharif 2026; urea output rises 23%

The Centre has ramped up efforts to ensure adequate fertilizer availability for the upcoming Kharif 2026 season, increasing domestic urea production by 23 per cent and strengthening imports amid global supply uncertainties linked to developments in West Asia. According to the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, the Department of Fertilizers has adopted a multi-pronged strategy combining higher domestic output with diversified global procurement to shield farmers from supply chain disruptions...

March 10, 2026 5:51 PM

India secures 86 lakh tonnes of fertilizer through global agreements; domestic P&K production rises to 211 LMT

The Centre has secured over 86 lakh tonnes of fertilizers through long-term international agreements while significantly increasing domestic production of phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilizers, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Jagat Prakash Nadda informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. In a written reply, Nadda said the availability of key fertilizers such as urea and di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) remained adequate across states during the Kharif 2025 season, including in Madhya ...