New Delhi: The update came following a high-level meeting chaired by Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers JP Nadda, where officials from the Department of Fertilisers reviewed the availability and distribution of fertilisers for the ongoing Kharif season.
Nadda stressed the vital role of agriculture in national food security and highlighted the need for timely access to essential nutrients to support crop productivity. He was briefed on the current fertiliser supply situation and preparations underway for the 2025 Kharif season.
To address demand-supply gaps, Indian fertiliser companies have established tie-ups with key exporters, including Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and Russia, to ensure steady yearly imports.
The minister directed officials to ensure prompt availability of fertilisers across all states, calling for close coordination with stakeholders such as state governments, fertiliser companies, Railways, and Port authorities.
Expressing concern over the rising dependence on chemical fertilisers, especially urea, Nadda urged officials to accelerate PM-PRANAM implementation (Programme for Restoration, Awareness Generation, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother-Earth). The initiative aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices, encourage the balanced use of fertilisers, and support organic and natural farming. States reducing chemical fertiliser use will be eligible for incentives under the scheme.
He also called for coordinated efforts with states to curb the illegal diversion, hoarding, and black marketing of fertilisers. He directed authorities to take strict measures to ensure fertilisers reach the needy farmers.
The Centre on Thursday said domestic fertiliser production is being maintained at an optimum level, with di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) output touching 3.84 lakh metric tonnes, the highest in recent months.
The update came following a high-level meeting chaired by Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers JP Nadda, where officials from the Department of Fertilisers reviewed the availability and distribution of fertilisers for the ongoing Kharif season.
Nadda stressed the vital role of agriculture in national food security and highlighted the need for timely access to essential nutrients to support crop productivity. He was briefed on the current fertiliser supply situation and preparations underway for the 2025 Kharif season.
To address demand-supply gaps, Indian fertiliser companies have established tie-ups with key exporters, including Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and Russia, to ensure steady yearly imports.
The minister directed officials to ensure prompt availability of fertilisers across all states, calling for close coordination with stakeholders such as state governments, fertiliser companies, Railways, and Port authorities.
Expressing concern over the rising dependence on chemical fertilisers, especially urea, Nadda urged officials to accelerate PM-PRANAM implementation (Programme for Restoration, Awareness Generation, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother-Earth). The initiative aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices, encourage the balanced use of fertilisers, and support organic and natural farming. States reducing chemical fertiliser use will be eligible for incentives under the scheme.
He also called for coordinated efforts with states to curb the illegal diversion, hoarding, and black marketing of fertilisers. He directed authorities to take strict measures to ensure fertilisers reach the needy farmers.
