Lok Sabha Question No. 4646 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-20
Subject: Transparency in Fertilizers Subsidy Scheme
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Sanatan Pandey

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4646 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2026

## Transparency in Fertilizers Subsidy Scheme

## 4646. Shri Sanatan Pandey:

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

- (a) the steps being taken by the Government to make the subsidy system/scheme more transparent and effective for the benefit of the farmers;
- (b) whether the Government is aware that the farmers of Uttar Pradesh are not getting  timely  and  full  benefits  of  the  fertilizer  subsidy  in  Ballia  Lok  Sabha Constituency, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether complaints have been received regarding the sale of low quality and sub-standard  fertilizers  at  some  places  of  the  said  constituency  which  is adversely affecting the crop production;
- (d) the  funds  allocated  and  disbursed  under  the  fertilizer  subsidy  in  the  said constituency since 2021 till date, year-wise;
- (e) whether the Government has been conducted regular inspection and sample testing to ensure the quality of fertilizers, if so, the details thereof; and
- (f)  whether the Government has taken action against the erring dealers, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a): The Government of India has implemented Direct Benefit Transfer Mechanism in Fertilizers to make the subsidy system/scheme more transparent and effective for the benefit  of  the  farmers.  Under  'DBT  in  Fertilizers'  system,  100%  subsidy  on  various fertilizer grades is released to the fertilizer companies, on actual sales to the beneficiaries based on Aadhaar authentication through PoS devices installed at each retail shop.

(b): As informed by the State Government of Uttar Pradesh, there is no such incidence reported. Therefore, the farmers of Uttar Pradesh in Ballia Lok Sabha constituency are getting timely and full benefits of subsidized fertilizers.

(c): As  informed  by  the  State  Government of  Uttar  Pradesh, there  are  no  such complaints reported.

(d): Under the 'DBT in Fertilizers' system, 100% subsidy on various fertilizer grades is released  to  the  fertilizer  manufacturing/  importing  companies,  on  actual  sales  to  the beneficiaries  based  on  Aadhaar authentication  through  PoS devices installed  at  each retail shop.  Funds are not allocated or disbursed in a district-wise or constituency-wise manner. The details of total funds allocated and expenditure incurred across the country since 2021 till 16.03.2026 is as under;

(Fig.  In Rs. Crore)

| Financial Year            | Allocation   | Expenditure   |
|---------------------------|--------------|---------------|
| 2021-22                   | 1,62,072.12  | 1,57,640.09   |
| 2022-23                   | 2,54,798.93  | 2,54,798.93   |
| 2023-24                   | 1,95,421.00  | 1,95,420.51   |
| 2024-25                   | 1,77,129.50  | 1,77,129.50   |
| 2025-26 (till 16.03.2026) | 201961.5     | 192857.77     |

(e) & (f) Yes, Sir, as per Fertilizer Control Order (FCO), 1985, the State Government is empowered  to  ensure  the  quality  of  fertilizers.  State  Government  of  Uttar  Pradesh conducts  regular  inspection  activities.  Based  on  Inspections  conducted  nearly  10592 samples were drawn from all the districts of Uttar Pradesh for analysis by the notified Government Laboratories.

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