In a significant step to strengthen participatory governance, the Department of Fertilizers has actively engaged youth professionals to address the critical challenge of soil degradation across India. Shri Rajat Kumar Mishra, Secretary (Fertilizers), held a virtual interaction with nearly 100 agriculture graduates serving at Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL)…
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Padma Awardee Farmers Lead Soil Health Fertilizer Dialogue
In a significant step toward strengthening soil health and promoting sustainable agriculture, the Department of Fertilizers convened a high-level brainstorming session in New Delhi, bringing together eight Padma award-winning progressive farmers and agricultural experts. The initiative aims to transform balanced fertilizer use into a nationwide movement and aligns with the…
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Govt Ensures Timely Urea Supply via Cooperatives
New Delhi: The Government of India has reiterated its commitment to ensuring timely and adequate availability of urea for farmers through cooperative institutions such as KRIBHCO and IFFCO, with special focus on transparent allocation and digital monitoring mechanisms. The Department of Fertilizers under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers allocates…
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Smart Agro-Food Systems Drive India’s Climate Strategy
The Government of India has intensified efforts to transform the country’s agricultural landscape by promoting smart agro-food systems and sustainable production practices aimed at tackling climate change, resource degradation, and food security challenges. This strategic shift focuses on climate-resilient, carbon-neutral, and regenerative agriculture, supported by policy reforms, scientific research, and…
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Centre Pushes Crop Diversification to Cut Paddy, Boost Millets
The Government of India has intensified efforts to promote crop diversification across key agricultural states, aiming to reduce dependence on water-intensive paddy cultivation while encouraging sustainable alternatives such as pulses, oilseeds and millets. The initiative is being driven primarily through the centrally sponsored Crop Diversification Programme (CDP), implemented under the…
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NBS Rates for Rabi 2025-26: Govt Boosts Fertilizer Subsidy
The Government of India has approved the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Rabi 2025–26 season, covering Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers, including DAP and NPKS grades. Effective from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, the scheme ensures affordable access to fertilizers while promoting balanced soil nutrition and sustainable…
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Farmers’ Welfare Top Priority: J.P. Nadda at Fertilizer Chintan Shivir
New Delhi: Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri J.P. Nadda reaffirmed that making farmers’ lives easier is the government’s top priority during a day-long Chintan Shivir organized by the Department of Fertilizers in New Delhi on January 3, 2026. The event focused on balanced fertilizer use, sustainable agriculture, and…
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National Mission on Natural Farming to Boost Sustainable Agriculture
The Union Government has outlined a comprehensive roadmap to promote eco-friendly and cost-effective agriculture through the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), a flagship initiative aimed at reducing farmers’ dependence on chemical inputs while improving soil health and farm sustainability. Approved by the Union Cabinet on November 25, 2024, the…
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Southern States See Boost in Organic Farming Under PKVY
The Government of India is promoting organic agriculture in the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Telangana through the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), a flagship organic farming scheme launched in 2015–16. Under PKVY, farmers are offered financial assistance of Rs. 31,500 per hectare over three years, including…