The digital fertiliser subsidy system has been launched by the Department of Fertilizers as part of the government’s Digital India vision and the goal of achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047.
The digital platform will enable the government to process fertiliser subsidy claims of nearly ₹2 lakh crore annually through an end-to-end online system. Describing the initiative as a major reform, Nadda said the integrated process would strengthen transparency, efficiency, and accountability, while supporting India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation.
Department of Fertilizers Secretary Rajat Kumar Mishra said the launch marks a key milestone in modernising financial operations. The e-Bill system replaces manual, paper-based procedures with a fully digital, system-to-system workflow, eliminating physical movement of bills and significantly improving processing efficiency.
The platform has been developed through the integration of the Department’s Integrated Financial Management System (iFMS) with the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) of the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), Ministry of Finance. Controller of Accounts Santosh Kumar said the integration creates a centralised, tamper-proof digital audit trail, enhancing transparency and ease of monitoring.
Senior officials will now have real-time visibility into expenditure patterns, enabling stronger financial control and more effective audits. The seamless data exchange also reduces duplication, manual errors, and improves accuracy.
Joint Secretary (Finance & Accounts) Manoj Sethi said the system will significantly speed up payment timelines, including the timely release of weekly fertiliser subsidy payments. Fertiliser companies can submit claims online and track payment status in real time, eliminating the need for physical follow-ups.
The platform enforces a standardised electronic workflow, including first-in-first-out processing, ensuring compliance and fairness. With robust controls, real-time validation, and comprehensive audit logs, the system strengthens financial governance and reduces the risk of misuse or fraud.
The reform underscores the government’s commitment to a transparent, efficient, and fully digital fertiliser subsidy ecosystem.
Pls improve transparency with this digital mode