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India fertilizer subsidy 2026 may increase again if global gas prices remain high. The government has estimated the subsidy at ₹1.71 trillion for the next financial year. However, rising LNG prices and higher imports could change that calculation. The real issue is not only geopolitical tension. The bigger concern is Read more
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has supported the long-discussed proposal to implement fertiliser subsidy Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to farmers’ bank accounts. Speaking at the annual Kisan Mela organised by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in New Delhi, the minister said the reform is feasible and officials should Read more
The Nutrient-Based Subsidy Scheme of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers promotes the balanced use of essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and sulphur. The scheme helps farmers reduce over-dependence on any single fertilizer, improves soil health, and enhances crop productivity. The Nutrient-Based Subsidy Scheme ensures the timely availability Read more
Fertiliser subsidy India 2025 received a major push after the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, approved the first batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants, allowing additional government spending of ₹41,455 crore in the current fiscal year. More than ₹18,000 crore has been allocated specifically for the fertiliser subsidy, Read more
Subsidised fertiliser pilot will soon begin as the government plans to link fertiliser purchases with farmers’ land records. The move targets excessive buying and aims to stop diversion of cheap fertilisers into the grey market. It also seeks to lower the subsidy burden, which has grown sharply in the last Read more
The Indian government has allocated Rs 3.71 lakh crore for food and fertiliser subsidies in the 2025-26 financial year. This marks a 0.70% increase compared to the current fiscal year’s estimated spending. Food Subsidy: A Slight Rise For food subsidies, the government has set aside Rs 2.03 lakh crore for Read more
The fertilizer department has proposed a major reform to improve subsidy distribution. It asked the agriculture ministry to create a system using land records, cropping patterns, and soil health data. This system will determine subsidies for farmers and aims to roll out Direct Cash Transfers (DCT). Moreover, a parliamentary panel Read more
The Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers for the upcoming Rabi Season 2024. This important decision, proposed by the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, ensures that farmers will have access to Read more
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