Lok Sabha Question No. 84 (STARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Nutrient-Based Subsidy Scheme for Fertilizers
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Bidyut Baran Mahato, Shri Lumbaram Choudhary

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

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO . *84 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2025

## Nutrient-Based Subsidy Scheme for Fertilizers

- *84. SHRI LUMBARAM CHOUDHARY: SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:
- Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state: (a) the total subsidy provided under the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme for fertilizers during the last three financial years; (b) the steps taken to ensure the availability and affordability of fertilizers to farmers across different regions including Jalore and Sirohi districts in Rajasthan; and whether there have been any irregularities in fertilizer distribution or subsidy
- (c) claims and if so, the details thereof along with the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

MINISTER FOR CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS AND HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

(a) to (c): A statement is laid on the table of the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 84 FOR 25.07.2025 REGARDING 'NUTRIENT-BASED SUBSIDY SCHEME FOR FERTILIZERS' TABLED BY SHRI LUMBARAM CHOUDHARY AND SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

(a): The details of total subsidy provided under the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme for fertilizers during the last three financial year (from 2022-23 to 2024-25) are as follows:

(Amount in Crores)

| Financial Year   | Subsidy Schemes   | Subsidy Schemes   | Grand Total   |
|------------------|-------------------|-------------------|---------------|
|                  | Imported P&K      | Indigenous P&K    |               |
| 2022-23          | 36032.56          | 50089.67          | 86122.23      |
| 2023-24          | 28929.57          | 36270.00          | 65199.57      |
| 2024-25          | 18800.00          | 34010.00          | 52810.00      |
| Grand Total      | Grand Total       | Grand Total       | 204131.80     |

(b): To ensure the timely availability and affordability of fertilizers to farmers across various regions of the country, including Rajasthan, the Government has put in place a  structured  and  closely  monitored  system.  Before  the  commencement  of  each cropping season, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW), in consultation with State Governments,  undertakes an assessment  of  fertilizer requirements on a state-wise and month-wise basis. Based on this, the Department of Fertilizers (DoF) allocates adequate quantities of fertilizers through a monthly supply plan and continuously monitors the availability. The movement of all major subsidized fertilizers  is  monitored  throughout  the  country  by  an  on-line  web-based  monitoring system  called  Integrated  Fertilizer  Monitoring  System  (iFMS),  and  regular  weekly video conferences are held jointly by DA&FW and Department of Fertilizers with State Agriculture  Officials  to  ensure  efficient  coordination  and  to  address  any  emerging supply-related issues. While the Department of Fertilizers oversees the availability and movement of fertilizers up to the State level, the distribution within the State, including in districts like Jalore and Sirohi, is managed by the respective State Government.

Details for Fertilizer Availability in Rajasthan State for Kharif-2025 (from 01.04.2025 to 22.07.2025): -

The availability of Urea, DAP, and NPKS in the state of Rajasthan has been adequate during the ongoing Kharif 2025 season (till 22.07.2025). As on 22.07.2025,

8.75 LMTs of Urea, has been made available in the state of Rajasthan against the prorata requirement of 5.52 LMTs. However, the sale of Urea in the said period has been only 6.39 LMTs and state is having a closing stock of 2.36 LMTs of Urea. Further, as on 22.07.2025, 2.27 LMTs of DAP, has been made available in the state of Rajasthan against the pro-rata requirement of 2.99 LMTs. However, the sale of DAP in the said period has been only 1.66 LMTs and state is having a closing stock of 0.61 LMTs. Moreover, as on 22.07.2025, 1.59 LMTs of NPKS, has been made available in the state of Rajasthan against the pro-rata requirement of 0.68 LMTs. However, the sale of NPKS in the said period has been only 0.85 LMTs and state is having a closing stock of 0.74 LMTs of NPKS.

As per the information provided by Rajasthan State Government, details of Fertilizer  Availability  (in  Jalore  and  Sirohi)  for  Kharif-2025  (from  01.04.2025  to 20.07.2025): -

| State     | District   | Urea                       | Urea                        | DAP                        | DAP                         | NPK                        | NPK                         |
|-----------|------------|----------------------------|-----------------------------|----------------------------|-----------------------------|----------------------------|-----------------------------|
|           |            | Quantity Supplied (in MTs) | Quantity Available (in MTs) | Quantity Supplied (in MTs) | Quantity Available (in MTs) | Quantity Supplied (in MTs) | Quantity Available (in MTs) |
| Rajasthan | Jalore     | 9710                       | 5710                        | 3837                       | 1198                        | 4753                       | 3320                        |
| Rajasthan | Sirohi     | 7058                       | 5710                        | 381                        | 90                          | 2140                       | 1808                        |

These figures reflect the continuous efforts undertaken by both the Centre and State  to  ensure  adequate  and  equitable  distribution  of fertilizers  to  farmers  across regions, including remote districts.

(c): No irregularities in fertilizer distribution or subsidy claims have been reported.

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