MOP not produced domestically, fertilizer availability deemed adequate
The question asked by Smt. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers regarding fertilizer shortages, specifically DAP, and the government's response on measures taken to ensure adequate supply.
Smt. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (asked), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (answered)
- Availability of fertilizers (Urea, DAP, MOP, NPKS) remained adequate during Kharif 2026 (01.04.2026 to 27.07.2026)
- Closing stock of 21.23 LMT of indigenously produced SSP used as substitute for DAP
- Imports of DAP, MOP, NPKs since FY 2019-20
- Production of DAP and NPKs since FY 2019-20
- New Investment Policy (NIP) – 2012 for urea sector
- Total 6 new urea units set up under NIP-2012
- Urea production increased from 225 LMT in 2014-15 to 314.07 LMT in 2023-24
- New Urea Policy (NUP) – 2015 for existing 25 gas-based urea units
- Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme implemented since 01.04.2010 for P&K fertilizers
- Freight Subsidy on SSP approved since Kharif, 2022
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Document details
| Official title | Shortage of Fertilizers |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q189 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (question) |
| Year | 31.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |