Lok Sabha Question No. 2293 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-01
Subject: RFCL Production Capacity of Fertilizers
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Vamsi Krishna Gaddam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2293 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 01.08.2025

## RFCL Production Capacity of Fertilizers

## 2293.  SHRI VAMSI KRISHNA GADDAM:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) the production details of neem-coated prilled urea at Ramagundam Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (RFCL) along with capacity utilization percentages achieved during the last three and the current financial year;
- (b)  the  specific  allocation  mechanism  for  RFCL-produced  fertilizers  to  farmers  and distribution  strategy  for  timely  availability  in  Peddapalli  and  surrounding  districts  of Telangana;
- (c) the roadmap of the Government for increasing RFCL's production capacity beyond current levels and timeline for achieving optimal capacity utilization;
- (d) the measures undertaken to eliminate supply chain bottlenecks affecting fertilizer distribution from RFCL to agricultural regions in North Telangana; and
- (e) the funds allocated for modernization and technological upgradation of RFCL facility and expected impact on meeting regional agricultural demand?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

- (a): The production details and capacity utilization percentages of neem-coated urea at Ramagundam Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (RFCL) during the last three years and current financial year are as follows:

| Production and Capacity Utilization (%) of Neem-Coated Urea during 2022-23 to 2025-26 (upto June 2025)   | Production and Capacity Utilization (%) of Neem-Coated Urea during 2022-23 to 2025-26 (upto June 2025)   | Production and Capacity Utilization (%) of Neem-Coated Urea during 2022-23 to 2025-26 (upto June 2025)   | Production and Capacity Utilization (%) of Neem-Coated Urea during 2022-23 to 2025-26 (upto June 2025)   | Production and Capacity Utilization (%) of Neem-Coated Urea during 2022-23 to 2025-26 (upto June 2025)   |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Year                                                                                                     | 2022-23                                                                                                  | 2023-24                                                                                                  | 2024-25                                                                                                  | 2025-26 (Till June 2025)                                                                                 |
| Total Production (Figures in '000 MT)                                                                    | 840.9                                                                                                    | 1111.9                                                                                                   | 1195.4                                                                                                   | 183.8                                                                                                    |
| Capacity Utilization (%)                                                                                 | 66.21                                                                                                    | 87.55                                                                                                    | 94.13                                                                                                    | 57.89                                                                                                    |

(b) : After the approval of supply plan by Department of Fertilizers, in Telangana, the allocation/distribution  of  fertilizers  to  different  districts  is  entirely  managed  by  the Department  of  Agriculture,  Government  of  Telangana.  The  Department  undertakes allocations based on:

- i. Availability of fertilizers at the Point-of-Sale (PoS) level i.e., ground stocks available with the retailer for distribution to farmers.
- ii. The average consumption pattern of the particular district was taken into account and buffers were maintained both at Institution and Private bodies.
- iii. Anticipated requirements for the upcoming month, ensuring timely availability to farmers across all regions.

(c) : A proprietary equipment of Licensor HTER (Haldor Topsoe Exchange Reformer) in ammonia plant is currently out of service for extensive repair work. As a result, the plant is being operated at reduced load ~92% of its capacity. However, upon successful repair of HTER, the plant is expected to operate at optimal capacity for which issue has been taken up with Licensor.

(d)  :  The  supply  chain  for  distribution  of  Urea  from  RFCL  is  strongly  reinforced  with provision of Handling and transportation facilities at all the Minor and Major rake points in Northern Telangana, being coordinated by NFL Marketing Team. Bottlenecks of railway congestion and infrastructure problems at major rake points were readily overcome by diversion of rakes to nearest minor rake points which caters the fertilizer requirement of same districts.  Rakes  were  placed  in  Peddapalli  and  Jagtial  in  need  of  hour.  Around 2,68,568.10 MT was supplied through Peddapalli rake point alone in period of last two years. Even supplying of Urea by road to both Institution and private parties was also used as an effective measure to supplement supply in need of hour.

(e) :  There are no funds allocated for modernization and technological upgradation of RFCL facility.

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