Urea production figures and policy details revealed in parliamentary answer
The question asked by Shri Alok Sharma and Smt. Roopkumari Choudhary sought details on urea production, initiatives to enhance self-reliance, measures to augment domestic production, availability during peak seasons, and future infrastructure plans. The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers provided the answer.
Shri Alok Sharma, Smt. Roopkumari Choudhary / Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
- Total indigenous urea production capacity (RAC) increased from 207.54 LMTPA during 2014-15 to 269.42 LMTPA during 2026-27
- 6 new urea units set up under NIP-2012 (4 JVC, 2 private) with 76.2 LMTPA capacity
- Urea production increased from 225 LMT during 2014-15 to 314.07 LMT during 2023-24
- NUP-2015 led to additional production of 20-25 LMT annually compared to 2014-15
- NIPU-2026 approved for fresh investments in urea sector
- Availability of fertilizers adequate across States/UTs during Kharif 2026 season (01.04.2026 to 19.07.2026)
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Document details
| Official title | Self-Sufficiency in Urea Production |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q94 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (question) |
| Year | 24.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |