Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

February 6, 2026 5:56 PM

India records highest-ever monthly P&K fertilizer output at 15.76 LMT in January

India has achieved a major milestone in fertilizer self-reliance, with domestic production of phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilizers touching a record 15.76 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) in January 2026, the highest monthly output ever recorded, according to the Department of Fertilizers. The production surge includes key fertilizers such as Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) and NPKs, and reflects the impact of sustained policy reforms and targeted government support aimed at strengthening domestic...

January 2, 2026 10:16 AM

Government launches fully digital fertilizer subsidy claim system

In a reform aligned with the vision of Digital India and the goal of achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047, the Department of Fertilizers has launched a fully digital and integrated fertiliser subsidy claim process. Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurated the new e-Bill system at Kartavya Bhawan in New Delhi, marking a major step towards technology-driven governance and financial transparency. The new digital platform will enable ...

March 26, 2025 12:18 PM

Over 15,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras opened nationwide under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana

The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) has seen significant growth, with a total of 15,057 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) opened across the country as of February 28, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers on Tuesday. These Jan Aushadhi Kendras, spread across various States and Union Territories, aim to provide affordable generic medicines to the public. The initiative is designed to ensure that essential medicines are available at signif...