Archive · 16 Sep 2025
India to Curb Fertilizer Diversion Through New Measures
The Indian government wants to make sure farmers get the fertilizer they need.
They are worried that some fertilizer is being used for things other than farming.
To stop this, states are being asked to set up special groups to monitor fertilizer use.
They are also planning to use GPS tracking and install new machines at stores.
The government imports a lot of the materials needed to make fertilizer, and with increased demand, it's important to make sure it gets to where it's needed.
Government urges states to set up committees to monitor fertilizer use.
States asked to install electronic point-of-sale (POS) machines at retail outlets.
GPS tracking on fertilizer transport vehicles is requested.
Increased fertilizer consumption in the current kharif season noted.
Government addresses concerns about fertilizer supply for the upcoming Rabi season.
- Who
- Fertilizer and Agriculture Ministries, State Governments
- What
- Measures to curb fertilizer diversion and ensure supply
- When
- Rabi season (upcoming)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To curb diversion of subsidized fertilizers and ensure availability
- Urea Price
- ₹242 per 45 kg bag (since 2012)
- FY25 Fertilizer Subsidy (Revised)
- ₹1.91 lakh crore
- FY26 Fertilizer Subsidy (Budget Estimate)
- ₹1.67 lakh crore
- Urea Demand Met Locally
- 87% of 38.79 MT annual demand
Sources
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