Cabinet nod to non-urea subsidy of Rs 37,216 cr for kharif 2025
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The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹37,216 crore subsidy for phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilizers for the Kharif 2025 season (April-September) under the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) mechanism.
This decision aims to shield farmers from global price fluctuations, ensuring that the maximum retail price (MRP) of key fertilizers like diammonium phosphate (DAP) remains stable at ₹1,350 per 50 kg bag.
The allocation for NBS in the upcoming Kharif season is ₹13,000 crore higher than that of the previous Rabi season (2024-25).
This increase reflects the government's commitment to maintaining affordable fertilizer prices for farmers despite international market volatility.
The annual domestic production of DAP is approximately 4.5 to 4.8 million tonnes, while the demand ranges between 10 to 11 million tonnes, necessitating imports primarily from West Asia and Jordan
The government has set the subsidy rates for the Kharif 2025 season at ₹43.02 per kg for nitrogen (N) and ₹43.6 per kg for phosphorus (P).
This strategic move is designed to ensure that farmers have access to essential fertilizers at consistent and affordable prices, thereby supporting agricultural productivity during the crucial Kharif season
brief summary in bullet points
✅ The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹37,216 crore subsidy for phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilizers for the Kharif 2025 season (April–September).
🌾 The subsidy is part of the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme to ensure affordability of fertilizers like DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) for farmers.
💰 The Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of DAP will remain at ₹1,350 per 50 kg bag despite fluctuations in global prices.
🔼 The allocation is ₹13,000 crore higher than the previous Rabi 2024-25 season, showing stronger support for farmers.
🌍 India produces 4.5 to 4.8 million tonnes of DAP annually, while the demand is 10–11 million tonnes—imports are sourced from West Asia and Jordan.
📉 Subsidy rates for Kharif 2025 are:
Nitrogen (N): ₹43.02/kg
Phosphorus (P): ₹43.60/kg
🎯 The move is aimed at stabilizing input costs, boosting crop productivity, and ensuring steady fertilizer supply for Indian farmers during the Kharif season.
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