{"id":247794,"date":"2023-06-14T10:36:28","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T05:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?page_id=247794"},"modified":"2023-06-15T09:26:10","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T03:56:10","slug":"answered-discuss-the-steps-taken-by-the-indian-government-to-achieve-self-reliance-in-the-fertiliser-sector-how-have-these-initiatives-impacted-indias-food-security","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/answered-discuss-the-steps-taken-by-the-indian-government-to-achieve-self-reliance-in-the-fertiliser-sector-how-have-these-initiatives-impacted-indias-food-security\/","title":{"rendered":"[Answered] Discuss the steps taken by the Indian government to achieve self-reliance in the fertiliser sector. How have these initiatives impacted India\u2019s food security?"},"content":{"rendered":"<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"601\"><strong>Introduction:<\/strong> Brief introduction about the fertiliser industry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Body:<\/strong> Steps taken by the government to achieve self-reliance in the fertiliser sector and its effect on food security.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong>: Conclude with Vocal for Local initiative.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>India is the world\u2019s second-largest consumer of fertilisers. The fertilisers department of India has made tremendous progress towards reaching sector self-reliance. During the Russia-Ukraine war, the government showed prudence by ensuring fertiliser supply in the market.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What steps are taken by the Indian government to achieve self-reliance in the fertiliser sector?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Strategic Partnership:<\/strong> Indian Government has forged partnerships with countries such as Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Canada, Russia, Morocco, Israel, Senegal, Tunisia and South Africa,\u00a0to\u00a0secure a supply of various fertilisers like rock phosphate and potash, phosphoric acid.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support domestic industry and PSU:<\/strong> The government has also urged domestic businesses and government-run enterprises to negotiate long-term contracts for the import of intermediates and raw materials including ammonia, phosphoric acid, and sulphur.<\/li>\n<li><strong>One Nation One Fertiliser scheme:<\/strong> The scheme is also known as <u>Pradhanmantri Bhartiya<\/u> <u>Janurvarak Pariyojna (PMBJP<\/u>)&amp; is an important step towards the security of fertilisers. Only one-third of the fertiliser bags may bear a fertiliser company\u2019s name, trademark while the remaining two-thirds will have the PMBJP\u2019s emblem and the brand name \u201cBharat\u201d.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PM-Kisan Samruddhi Kendras\u00a0(PM-KSK):<\/strong> They aim to bolster fertiliser security by serving as centres that provide a range of agricultural inputs including seeds, fertilisers, and farming tools, alongside soil, seed, and fertiliser testing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PM Promotion of Alternative Nutrients for Agriculture Management (PM PRANAM):<\/strong> The scheme seeks to provide incentives to states for promoting the adoption of organic manure, organic and bio-fertilisers, nano-urea and di-ammonium phosphate (DAP).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>How have these initiatives impacted India\u2019s food security?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Crop yield:<\/strong> Due to efforts of self-reliance in the fertilizer sector, India has a cushion from the pitfalls of an increase in input cost which lower crop yield.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Balanced Nutrition<\/strong>: Above mentioned initiatives have enabled India to diversify its fertilizer pool and produce more NPK complexes. This eventually helps farmers by providing a wide range of fertilizer options while at the same time ensuring balanced nutrition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Atmanirbhar Bharat<\/strong>: By ensuring a regular supply of fertilizer, India ensures that its targeted programmes like PM-POSHAN and Mid-day meal programmes are executed without any obstructions. India has cooperated with Asian Development Bank (ADB) to\u00a0improve long-term food security by strengthening food systems against the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The remarkable improvement of stocks of different fertilisers has positioned India as a vital player in the global supply chain for fertiliser &amp; achieving PM vision of \u00a0Vocal for Local to be a self-sustaining and self-generating economy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction: Brief introduction about the fertiliser industry. Body: Steps taken by the government to achieve self-reliance in the fertiliser sector and its effect on food security. Conclusion: Conclude with Vocal for Local initiative. India is the world\u2019s second-largest consumer of fertilisers. The fertilisers department of India has made tremendous progress towards reaching sector self-reliance. During&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/answered-discuss-the-steps-taken-by-the-indian-government-to-achieve-self-reliance-in-the-fertiliser-sector-how-have-these-initiatives-impacted-indias-food-security\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">[Answered] Discuss the steps taken by the Indian government to achieve self-reliance in the fertiliser sector. 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