India’s Nitrogen Security: Challenges and Strategic Interventions
Nitrogen is an important nutrient
for crop production. Government
of India has launched several
initiatives aimed at diversification
and self-reliance towards nitrogen
security
Fertiliser and Agriculture Scenario during 2025-26
The international market is quite
volatile. In recent years, there has
been geo-political disruptions. In
spite of that, the fertiliser industry
in tandem with the Government
has been ensuring availability of
fertilisers to the farmers.
Potential of New-Age Fertilisers in Indian Agriculture
This is the high time that the State
Governments should come forward to
provide a level playing field to the
fertiliser companies under PMPRANAM
Scheme to promote new-age
fertilisers along with traditional
fertilisers among the farmers for
sustainable agriculture.
Fertiliser Industry on Sustainable Path
The fertiliser industry is
demonstrating leadership in
sustainability by embracing energy
efficiency, conserving water, reducing
emissions, protecting biodiversity,
and exploring renewable pathways
India Needs Relook at Nutrient Use Efficiency
Concerted and collaborative efforts of
the industry, Governments, and all
concerned stakeholders will go a long
way to improve NUE for betterment of
soil health, farm productivity and the
farmers.
An Emergent Strategy for Promotion of Bio-fertilisers
Realizing the full potential of biofertilisers
requires strengthened R&D
efforts, targeted technology development
and robust industrial infrastructure,
along with improved research–
extension linkages and decentralized
production systems
Natural Farming to Sustain Soil Health
Natural farming is vital for
improving physical, chemical and
biological properties of the soil on
sustainable basis. It should be given
more impetus, wherever, feasible.
Union Budget 2026–27: Focuses on Sustaining High Economic Growth
Union Budget 2026-27 reflects the
government’s intent to sustain
high economic growth through
continuity, investment-led
expansion, and rural support.
Sustainable Fertiliser Management
The Indian fertiliser industry has
responsibly been ensuring availability
of fertilisers across the
country to the farmers. Fertiliser
management in all aspects from
production, distribution, marketing
and application have to be aligned
to the same objective of sustainability
in each element of value
chain.