The government has ensured smooth availability of fertilizers at affordable prices despite recent geo-political situations due to Russia - Ukraine war by providing special packages over and above the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) subsidy rates on need basis.
The output of eight key infrastructure sectors expanded by 3.1% in October 2024, sharply down from a 12.7% growth registered in the same month last year, data released by the Commerce Ministry said on Friday.
The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 2% in September 2024 as compared to the Index in September 2023, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Wednesday.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated on Friday that excessive use of fertilizer in a particular state has led to the need for a 'Cancer Train' there, adding that problem is not limited to humans but animals and birds are also vastly affected.
In line with the Chief Minister's directives, district-level officials from the Agriculture Department have been conducting regular inspections and collecting samples of seeds, fertilizers, and plant protection chemicals.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya interacted virtually with over 3000 farmers from various states at around 1.60 lakh Pradhan Mantri…
The chemicals and fertilisers minister was speaking at the stakeholders Workshop on Strategy for Promotion of Alternative Nutrition to reduce dependence on Chemical Fertilizers for Soil health and Sustainability.
Special teams of dedicated officers called Fertilizer Flying Squads (FFS) have been formed to keep a strict vigil and to check malpractices and ensure quality fertilizers for the farmers.
The subsidy approved by Cabinet for the NBS Rabi-2022 (from 01.10.2022 to 31.03.2023) will be Rs. 51,875 crores, including support for indigenous fertilizer (SSP) through freight subsidy.
Save for fertilizers, which reports a 5.4 per cent increase in output year-on-year, every other sector disappoints with coal representing the worst with a steep 20.5 per cent decline.
