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India’s Fertiliser Imbalance
October 22 , 2025
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- Fertiliser subsidies in India remain highly skewed towards nitrogen or urea.
- The overuse of urea due to lower cost compared to phosphorus and potassium is causing nutrient imbalance and stagnant crop yields.
- India is increasingly dependent on imports for pulses and oilseeds due to lower agricultural productivity.
- Urea accounts for nearly 70 % of the total fertiliser subsidy bill, with farmers accessing it at subsidised rates through digital outlets.
- Five new urea plants in Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Bihar and Jharkhand are expected to produce 6.5 million tonnes annually to cut imports.
- Around 43 % of Indian soils are deficient in zinc, and nearly 18 % lack boron, worsening soil health and crop output.
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