Lok Sabha Question No. 5612 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: Availability of Urea in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Maddila Gurumoorthy

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5612 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 27.03.2026

Availability of Urea in Andhra Pradesh

## 5612: SHRI MADDILA GURUMOORTHY:

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

- (a) whether the Government has reviewed the instances of localized shortages, distribution gaps and availability issues of urea reported in Andhra Pradesh during the recent Rabi season;
- (b) if so, the corrective measures taken to ensure that such shortages do not recur during the upcoming Kharif season;
- (c) whether the Government ensure adequate urea availability in Andhra Pradesh for April-May, particularly in the district of Tirupati which has high urea consumption ahead of Kharif, through assessed demand and timely supply measures, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  taken  steps  to  improve  affordability  and awareness of alternatives such as nano urea and organic fertilizers, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## ( SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL )

- (a) & (b) The  mandate  of  D/o  Fertilizers  is  to  ensure  adequate  availability  of fertilizers at State level. However, the distribution of fertilizers within the State at district level is done by the concerned State government.

In this regard, the availability of fertilizers has remained adequate in the State of Andhra Pradesh  during the  ongoing Rabi  2025-26  season.  The information regarding requirement, availability and sales of these fertilizers during the period 01.10.2025 to 22.03.2026 is as under:

| FERTILIZER POSITION IN ANDHRA PRADESH DURING RABI 2025-26 (TILL 22/03/26)   | FERTILIZER POSITION IN ANDHRA PRADESH DURING RABI 2025-26 (TILL 22/03/26)   | FERTILIZER POSITION IN ANDHRA PRADESH DURING RABI 2025-26 (TILL 22/03/26)   | FERTILIZER POSITION IN ANDHRA PRADESH DURING RABI 2025-26 (TILL 22/03/26)   | FERTILIZER POSITION IN ANDHRA PRADESH DURING RABI 2025-26 (TILL 22/03/26)   |
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| S.No                                                                        | Product                                                                     | Pro rata Requirement From 01/10/25 to 22/03/26                              | Availability From 01/10/25 to 22/03/26                                      | FIG. IN MT Sales From 01/10/25 to 22/03/26                                  |
| 1                                                                           | UREA                                                                        | 9.07                                                                        | 11.29                                                                       | 9.19                                                                        |
| 2                                                                           | DAP                                                                         | 2.18                                                                        | 3.74                                                                        | 2.83                                                                        |
| 3                                                                           | MOP                                                                         | 0.96                                                                        | 1.33                                                                        | 0.90                                                                        |
| 4                                                                           | NPKS                                                                        | 9.30                                                                        | 12.46                                                                       | 8.85                                                                        |
| Source: iFMS                                                                | Source: iFMS                                                                | Source: iFMS                                                                | Source: iFMS                                                                | Source: iFMS                                                                |

Further, the State government of Andhra Pradesh has informed that issues at district level  were  promptly  addressed  using  the  available  stocks  at  AP  Markfed,  thereby ensuring smooth and uninterrupted distribution of fertilizers.

Besides, the State has also informed that following corrective measures are taken for the upcoming Kharif season for ensuring adequate availability of fertilizers:

- (i) The  distribution  of  approved  quantities  across  districts  shall  be  based  on  the average  consumption  recorded  over  the  preceding  three  years  duly  taking  into  the present crop-wise requirement.
- (ii) It  is  planned to maintain 1.50 LMTs of all grades fertilizer buffer stocks during lean  months  of  April  to  May  in  buffer  godowns  by  APMARKFED  for  uninterrupted supplies to farmers through Cooperatives and RSKs during peak season particularly Urea and DAP.
- (iii) Through proposed iFMS integration with AP State farmer's data base, farmers will  be  given fertilizers based on their land holding size (Pattadar Passbook / e-Crop data) & soil health cards recommendations only.
- (iv) A Letter has been issued to all the district Collectors to strictly monitor the Urea & DAP sales during lean crop season especially at private traders and instructions have been given to maintain buffer stocks at Wholesale godowns.
- (c) The availability of Urea has remained adequate in the State of Andhra Pradesh during the period April - May in 2026. During this period, 4.30 LMT of Urea was made available in the State against the requirement of 1.05 LMT and the sales were only 0.84 LMT.

Further, as informed by the State, the availability of Urea remained adequate in Andhra Pradesh during the said period, including in Tirupati district. The current stock of Urea in the district as on 24.03.2026 is 6,599 MT.

- (d) In order to promote the use of Nano Fertilizers among farmers across the country, the following measures have been undertaken:
- 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 (PMKSKs) 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 through foliar application, initiatives such as innovative spraying options like 'Kisan Drones' and distribution of battery operated 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  (DoF)  in  collaboration  with  fertiliser  companies,  has launched Maha Abhiyan to promote the adoption of Nano DAP across all 15 Agro-climatic zones  of  the  country  through  consultations  &  field-level  demonstrations.  Under  the guidance of Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) and the supervision of ICARKrishi  Vigyan  Kendras  (KVKs),  IFFCO  had  conducted  2,500  Nano  DAP  Farmer  Field Trials during Kharif and Rabi 2024-25 and 2,938 Nano DAP Farmer Field Trials during Kharif and Rabi 2025-26 (till 23.03.2026) across 15 Agro-Climatic Zones (ACZs) of the country.

vi. Additionally, DoF  in  collaboration  with fertiliser  companies,  has  initiated  a nationwide campaign for field-level demonstrations and awareness programmes on Nano Urea Plus in  100  districts.  IFFCO  had  conducted  448  Nano  Urea  Farmer  Field  Trials during Kharif and Rabi 2024-25 and 484 Nano Urea Farmer Field Trials during Kharif and Rabi 2025-26 (till 23.03.2026) across 15 Agro-Climatic Zones (ACZs) of the country under the guidance of Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) and the supervision of ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs).

In  addition  to  this,  Kisan  Sangoshthis  are  conducted  by  the  fertilizer  companies  for extensive field interaction with farmers, local farmer cooperatives, panchayats etc. 24 Fertilizer Marketing Companies (FMCs) conducted 17,108 Camps/Kisan Sangoshthis across  the  Country  during  February  2025  to  February  2026  .  For  promotion  of FOM/LFOM/PROM  under  PM-PRANAM  by  the  Fertilizer  companies.  This  initiative focuses  on  critical  areas  such  as  balanced  use  of  fertilizers,  integrated  nutrient management  (INM),  promotion  of  organic  farming,  and  soil  health  improvement. Awareness  activities  for  farmers  include  demonstrations  on  the  application  of  FOM,

LFOM,  PROM,  Potash  Derived  from  Molasses  (PDM).  These  camps  also  feature technical sessions on appropriate fertilizer dosages, crop-specific application techniques, and the benefits of organic inputs. The program aims to enhance farmers understanding  of  INM,  encourage  adoption  of  balanced  nutrient  practices,  and strengthen outreach and credibility through demonstration plots and interactive farmer engagement. The Government is regularly coordinating with State and Union Territory Governments to support and promote their efforts under this scheme.

Further, The Government has approved Market Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme (FY 2023-24 to 2025-26) under which assistance @ Rs. 1500/MT is being provided to CBG plants/Fertilizer Marketing Companies for promotion of soil carbon enhancers, viz., Fermented  Organic  Manure  (FOM)/Liquid  Fermented  Organic  Manure  (LFOM)  and organic fertilizer, viz., Phosphate Rich Organic Manure (PROM) produced at plants under GOBARdhan initiative."

Following measures are taken up for promotion of FOM/LFOM/PROM:

- i. 125  KVKs  collaborating  with  nearby  CBG  plants  to  ensure  farmers'  access  to information about FOM/LFOM and to facilitate the availability of FOM for awareness and demonstration activities.
- ii. D/o Fertilizers entrusted HURL and RCF to attach Agriculture Extension Officers with  CBG/BG  Plants  to  facilitate  them  with  promotion  of  FOM/LFOM/PROM  and  to resolve issues.
- iii. Conduct  farmer  trainings,  demonstrations,  and  awareness  programs  on  the benefits and application methods of organic fertilizers.
- iv. Ensure  availability  and  supply  of  organic  &  waste-derived  fertilizers  through marketing channels and dealer networks.
- v. Facilitate capacity building by providing technical guidance to farmers for adopting sustainable nutrient practices.
- vi. 25 Fertilizer Marketing Companies (FMCs) conducted 17,108 Kisan Sangoshthi across the Country during February 2025 to February, 2025

Above  initiatives  of  the  Government  are  expected  to  address  the  imbalanced  use  of chemical fertilizers thereby reducing chemical fertilizer use.

Besides, Organic farming is being promoted through Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) in all the States/UTs except North Eastern States and Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER) for the North Eastern States since 2015-16. Both schemes stress on end-to-end support to farmers engaged in organic farming i.e. from production to processing, certification and marketing. Primary focus of the schemes is to form organic clusters, with preference to small and marginal farmers, to  create  a  supply  chain.  Both  the  schemes  are  implemented  through  States  /UT Governments.

Under PKVY, assistance of Rs. 31,500 per ha  is provided over 3 years for promotion of organic  farming.  Out  of  this,  assistance  of  Rs.  15,000  per  ha  is  provided  to  farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer for on- farm /off -farm organic inputs including organic compost. Financial assistance of Rs. 4,500/ha  is provided over 3 years for marketing, packaging,  branding,  value  addition  etc.  Rs.  3,000/ha  for  3  years  is  provided  for certification. Assistance is also provided @Rs. 9,000/ha in 3 years for training, awareness & capacity building.

Achievements of PKVY Scheme since its inception (as on 31.12.2025):

-  18.84 lakh hectares area has been covered.
-  33.94 lakh farmers benefited from the scheme.
-  Since 2015-16, a total of ₹2548.99 crore (central share) has been released under PKVY Scheme (as of 31.12.2025).

Achievement of PKVY in Andhra Pradesh  (as on 31.12.2025):

-  524769 hectares of land have been converted to organic farming.
-  1129931 farmers have benefitted under the scheme.
-  Since 2015-16, a total of ₹ 38437.49 lakhs (Central share) has been released to Andhra Pradesh under the PKVY scheme (as on 31.12.2025).
-  During 2025-26, an allocation of ₹2946 lakhs was made to Andhra Pradesh  under the PKVY scheme, out of which ₹2946 lakhs (Central share) has been released (as on 31.12.2025).

Furthermore, State has informed that the Government of Andhra Pradesh is promoting Nano-fertilizers  by  duly  conducting  field  demos,  trainings,  and  promotion  of  drone spraying to increase nutrient use efficiency and decrease reliance on chemical fertilizers. Besides,  they  are  also  promoting  Organic  fertilizers  like  Liquid  Fermented  Organic manure  (LFOM),  Fermented  Organic  manure  (FOM)  and  Phosphate  Rich  Organic manure (PROM). The details of utilization of these alternative fertilizers during Rabi 202526 season (as on 24.03.2026), as informed by the State, is as under:

| PARTICULARS            |   UTILIZED DURING RABI 2025-26 |
|------------------------|--------------------------------|
| Nano Urea(In bottles)  |                         308228 |
| Nano DAP (In bottles)  |                          98640 |
| FOM/LFOM/PROM (in MTs) |                          11599 |

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