Government Achieves Record Chemical Fertilizer Supply
Summary
The government supplied a record 538,436 metric tons of chemical fertilizer in the last fiscal year and spent Rs 39.75 billion on subsidies for farmers. Officials say additional budget has been secured and no major shortage is expected in the upcoming wheat season.
Key Points
- The government supplied 538,436 metric tons of chemical fertilizer in the last fiscal year, the highest ever volume reported.
- A total subsidy of Rs 39.75 billion was provided, with urea and DAP sold to farmers at heavily reduced prices.
- More than 257,000 metric tons of fertilizer were imported between March and October of the current fiscal year despite Middle East conflict-related supply pressures.
- The ministry says additional funding and imports from India should prevent a major fertilizer shortage in the coming season.
