Agriculture Ministry Secretary Suggests Private Sector Involvement in Fertilizer Supply
Summary
Agriculture Ministry Secretary Dr. Rajendra Prasad Mishra urges private sector involvement to ease fertilizer supply amid global shortages, with government efforts ongoing till next July.
Key Points
- Secretary Dr. Rajendra Prasad Mishra stated that private sector involvement is necessary to ease fertilizer supply.
- The chemical fertilizer shortage is due to a global supply crisis, not the ministry.
- The government is ensuring no fertilizer shortage until next July, including additional supplies through a government-to-government process with India.
- The ministry is promoting organic fertilizer and local production systems as long-term solutions.
