Source: The post is based on the article “Why urea rules India’s farms” published in The Indian Express on 25th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Agriculture inputs Relevance: concerns associated with the use of urea. News: The efforts of the government such as launching Nano Urea and coating all indigenously manufactured and imported urea with neem… Continue reading Why urea rules India’s farms
Tag: Nutrient based subsidy
Cabinet approves Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS)
The Union Cabinet has approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Phosphatic and Potassic(P&K) fertilizers for the year 2019-20. This decision will help manufacturers and importers formalise supply contracts for fertilisers and fertiliser inputs and make them available to farmers during the current year. Government provides fertilizers, Urea and 21 grades of P&K fertilizers… Continue reading Cabinet approves Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS)
