The union Cabinet approved a subsidy of ₹24,420 crore for phosphatic and potassic fertilisers for the upcoming kharif season, while maintaining the rate for di-ammonium phosphate at ₹1,350 per bag of 50 kg. The Cabinet also approved three new fertiliser grades under the Nutrient-Based Subsidy scheme to reduce import dependence.
Fertilisers minister Mansukh Mandaviya, amid the ongoing massive farmers’ agitation, says India is ushering in a second green revolution with alternative fertilisers such as nano-urea, among other initiatives. And that the government is conducting awareness programmes to get farmers to adapt.