BKS seeks hike in urea price, cut in P&K nutrients rates in...
BKS seeks hike in urea price, cut in P&K nutrients rates in Budget for balanced use of fertilisers
NEW DELHI, Dec 22: Bharat Krishak Samaj (BKS) on Tuesday said the government should incentivise balanced use of fertilisers by increasing urea price and lowering rates of phosphatic and potassic (P&K) nutrients in the upcoming Budget.
In a virtual pre-budget consultation with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and top officials of the Finance Ministry, BKS Chairman Ajay Vir Jakhar also sought reduction in taxes on diesel and transport subsidy on fruits and vegetables, but demanded tax on unhealthy foods.