Lok Sabha Question No. 4775 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-20
Subject: Consumption Data  of Chemical Fertiliser and Pesticide
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Charanjit Singh Channi

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  4775

ANSWERED ON 20/03/2026

## CONSUMPTION DATA OF CHEMICAL FERTILISER AND PESTICIDE

4775.  SHRI CHARANJIT SINGH CHANNI:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the State of Punjab records among the highest per hectare consumption of chemical fertilisers and pesticides in the country, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the fertiliser  and  pesticide  consumption data for Punjab during the last three  years, year-wise;
- (c) the  steps  taken  to  promote  balanced  fertiliser  use,  nano-fertilisers  and  sustainable agricultural practices in the State; and
- (d) whether any special incentive or awareness programme is proposed to help Punjab transition towards environmentally sustainable farming while protecting farmer incomes and food security, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

(SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

- (a) & (b):

Fertiliser consumption data for Punjab during the last three years is as under:

(in Thousand MT)

| Year     | Urea DAP (Diammonium Phosphate)   |   MOP (Muriate of Potash) |   Complex (NPK) |   SSP (Single Super Phosphate) |
|----------|-----------------------------------|---------------------------|-----------------|--------------------------------|
| 2022- 23 | 2945.24717.34                     |                     40.51 |           57.76 |                         149.62 |
| 2023- 24 | 3068.42723.54                     |                     49.56 |           73.16 |                         133.7  |

| 2024- 25 3256.41661.23   | 70.57   | 141.10   | 142.54   |
|--------------------------|---------|----------|----------|

Pesticides consumption data for Punjab during the last three years is as under:

Unit: MT (Tech. Grade/Formulation)

| S. No.States/UTs   | 2022-232023-242024-25   |
|--------------------|-------------------------|
| 1. Punjab          | 5130.00 5216.00 5110.00 |

(c) & (d):         In order to promote the use of Nano Fertilizers among farmers across the country including the State of Punjab, Department of Fertilsers has undertaken the following measures :

- i. Use  of  Nano  Fertilizers  is  promoted  through  different  activities  such  as  awareness camps,  webinars,  field  demonstrations,  Kisan  Sammelans  and  films  in  regional languages etc.
- ii. Nano Fertilizers  are  made  available  at  Pradhan  Mantri  Kisan  Samridhi  Kendras  by concerned companies.
- iii. Nano Fertilizers has been included under monthly supply plan issued by Department of Fertilizers regularly.
- iv. For ease in application and utilization of Nano fertilizers like Nano Urea,  initiatives such  as  innovative  spraying  options  like  'Kisan  Drones'  and  distribution  of  batteryoperated Sprayers at retail points are undertaken. For this purpose, pilot training and custom  hiring  spraying  services  through  Village  Level  Entrepreneurs  are  actively promoted.
- v. Department of Fertilizers in collaboration with fertilizer companies has initiated a Maha Abhiyan for adoption of Nano Diammonium Phosphate in all 15 agro-climatic zones of the country through consultations and field level demonstrations.
- vi. A campaign has been launched for field level demonstrations and awareness programs of Nano Urea plus in 100 districts of the country.

Further, to promote the judicious and balanced use of fertilisers and sustainable agriculture practices in the country, including the state of Punjab, following initiatives have been taken by the Department of Fertilizers :

-  The Government of India has implemented the Soil Health & Fertility Scheme. The core objective of the scheme is to provide Soil Health Cards to all farm holdings in the country  in  order  to  promote  balanced  and  Integrated  Nutrient  Management  for improving soil fertility, crop productivity, and sustainability of agriculture. The card assesses soil health across various parameters and is  issued every two years. As on date, more than 25.90 Crore Soil Health Cards have been  distributed across the country. The  soil  health  cards  provides  farmers  with  a  comprehensive  understanding  of  the nutrient status and conditions of their soils. It also offers crop-specific

recommendations on the appropriate use of chemical and bio-fertilizers for informed decision-making and long-term soil health management.

-  The  Government  on  June  28,  2023,  approved  the  'PM  Programme  for  Restoration, Awareness Generation, Nourishment, and Amelioration of Mother-Earth' scheme. All States/UTs are covered under the said scheme. The scheme includes a provision to incentivise States and UTs to reduce chemical fertilizer consumption (urea, DAP, NPK, and MOP) by way of adoption of eco-friendly alternatives such as organic manure, biofertilizers, and compost. During FY 2023-24, 14 States recorded a reduction of 15.14 lakh metric tonnes  in chemical  fertilizer consumption  relative  to the  average consumption of chemical fertilisers for  the previous 3 financial years.
-  In addition to the above, Kisan Sangoshthis are conducted by Department of Fertilizers along with fertilizer companies for extensive field interaction with farmers, local farmer cooperatives,  panchayats  focusing  on  issues  such  as  balanced  use  of  fertilizers, integrated  nutrient  management,  promotion  of  organic  farming,  and  soil  health improvement.    24  Fertiliser  Marketing  Companies  conducted  17,108  Camps/Kisan Sangoshthis across the Country during February 2025 to February 2026. These camps also feature technical sessions on appropriate fertilizer dosages, crop-specific application techniques, and the benefits of organic inputs.

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