On June 05, 2025, Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda chaired a high-level meeting to review the availability and distribution of fertilizers during the ongoing Kharif season. The Minister was briefed by senior officials from the Department of Fertilizers on current stock levels, domestic production, and import arrangements to ensure uninterrupted supply to farmers across the country.
During the meeting, Minister Nadda highlighted the critical role of timely fertilizer availability in supporting agricultural productivity and food security. Officials informed the Minister that domestic production is running at an optimum level, with Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) production reaching 3.84 lakh metric tonnes, the highest in recent months. To meet additional demand, Indian fertilizer companies have secured long-term import tie-ups with key global exporters including Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Russia.
The Minister directed officials to ensure that fertilizers are distributed promptly across all states, with close coordination among stakeholders such as state governments, fertilizer companies, railways and port authorities. He also stressed the need to address logistical challenges and avoid any delays that may impact farmers during the peak sowing period.
Expressing concern over the rising dependence on chemical fertilizers, particularly urea, Nadda reiterated the importance of promoting sustainable farming practices. He asked officials to step up efforts under the PM-PRANAM scheme, which aims to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and encourage adoption of organic and natural alternatives. States that show progress in cutting down chemical fertilizer usage will be eligible for incentives under the programme.
Nadda also flagged issues related to the illegal diversion, hoarding and black marketing of fertilizers and called for stringent action to curb such activities. He said fertilizers must reach the intended beneficiaries on time and without any disruption.
Senior officials including Fertilizers Secretary Rajat Kumar Mishra, Additional Secretaries Anita Meshram and Aparna S Sharma, and Director (Movement) Abhay Sharma were present during the review meeting.
The Centre has been closely monitoring fertilizer supply and availability as part of its broader strategy to support farmers during the Kharif cropping season.
