India to Supply 50,000 Metric Tons of Chemical Fertilizer to Nepal
Summary
India has agreed to supply 50,000 metric tons of chemical fertilizer to Nepal under a Government-to-Government agreement, including 30,000 metric tons of urea and 20,000 metric tons of DAP at a subsidized rate. The supply is expected within 120 days with efforts to expedite delivery due to urgent demand from farmers.
Key Points
- India will supply 50,000 metric tons of chemical fertilizer to Nepal under a Government-to-Government agreement.
- The first phase includes 30,000 metric tons of urea and 20,000 metric tons of DAP fertilizers at subsidized rates.
- Nepal has approved purchasing 60,000 metric tons of urea and 40,000 metric tons of DAP in total from India.
- Supply is to be delivered within 120 days, with efforts underway to expedite due to urgent agricultural needs in Nepal.
