Domestic fertiliser production witnessed tremendous growth in last decade

 
Domestic fertiliser production has witnessed tremendous growth in the past 10 years with record Urea production. According to the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, over 306 lakh metric tonnes urea production was recorded in the year 2024-25, with a growth of 35 per cent in comparison to production achieved in the year 2013-14. Over 227 lakh metric tonnes of Urea production was recorded in the year 2013-14.The Ministry said, production of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) and Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium (NPKS) fertilizers have grown from over 110 lakh metric tonnes to more than 158 lakh metric tonnes in the last ten years. The Ministry highlighted that despite the geo-political situation which affected the supplies of fertilizers in the country, the government has taken steps to provide relief to the farmers by providing subsidies on fertilizers. Farmers are getting 45 kilogram Urea bag at MRP of 242 rupees and DAP bag at 1350 rupees. The Department of Fertilizers has ensured uninterrupted availability of Urea across the country by maximizing domestic production and procurement through global tenders. States are advised to ensure effective action against black marketing, hoarding, over-pricing and diversion of fertilizers.The government has stressed that it is committed to ensure the timely and equitable availability of fertilizers to all farmers.