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Urea imports jump 83 pc to 103.5 lakh tonnes in FY26, DAP imports up 36 pc at 61.94 lakh tons: GovernmentIndia's urea imports jumped eighty-three percent last fiscal year to meet rising domestic demand. Di-ammonium phosphate imports also rose s...
In 1989, a Japanese oyster farmer began planting trees in the mountains to save his dying bay; the river cleared, and marine life returnedJapanese oyster farmer Shigeatsu Hatakeyama restored his bay by planting trees. Healthy forests upstream provided essential nutrients for o...
Parliamentary panel asks govt to consider reviving urea plants at Durgapur, Haldia, Korba to boost outputA parliamentary panel has urged the government to explore reviving urea plants, with an aim to boost domestic production and significantly ...
PM Modi pushes to cut imports to shield India from shocksIndia is likely preparing a major import substitution drive as geopolitical tensions and supply chain risks push the government to reduce d...
Cabinet okays National Investment Policy to add fresh 10 million tonnes urea capacityThe government approved a new urea investment policy to establish new gas-based plants. This policy aims to create additional urea producti...
Govt seeks proposals for coal gasification projects under Rs 37,500-cr incentive schemeThe incentive, launched in May this year, is aimed at promoting surface coal/lignite gasification for the production of syngas and downstre...
15 vessels carrying urea, DAP and Sulphur cross Strait of Hormuz safely: GovtIndia's fertilizer supply chain remains robust despite West Asian conflict, with most shipments safely navigating the Strait of Hormuz. The...
Finalising NFL's tender to import 17 lakh tonnes of urea; stock comfortable for Kharif season: GovernmentIndia is securing vital fertilizer supplies for the ongoing Kharif season. The government is finalizing imports of 17 lakh tonnes of urea t...
India’s fertiliser subsidy model is broken; direct income support is the only way forward: Ashok GulatiIndia’s fertiliser subsidy regime is facing scrutiny; rising global fertiliser and energy prices and rising fiscal pressures expose its ine...
Two urea plants with 25.4 LT annual capacity to start production soonIndia is set to boost its urea production with two new plants commencing operations soon. These facilities will add 25.4 lakh tonnes to the...
Urea imports may get 50% cheaper before kharif season as China eases suppliesIndia is set to import urea at significantly lower prices. This development follows a sharp decline in global urea rates after a recent spi...
Fertiliser Ministry seeks to double subsidy from Rs 1.71 lakh crore budgeted for FY27 as Iran war hits costsWith rising prices of imported soil nutrients stemming from ongoing conflicts in West Asia, the fertiliser ministry is pushing for a substa...
West Bengal set to become 36th State/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya YojanaWest Bengal is set to join the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme on June 8, marking a significant step towards universal health coverage. The s...
India trims fertiliser demand for kharif season as weak monsoon outlook triggers reassessmentIn anticipation of the upcoming sowing season, India is making strategic changes by reducing its fertilizer requirements due to forecasts o...
US-Iran conflict flares again: American strikes trigger missile retaliation as peace talks falterTensions flare as the US strikes Iran following an Iranian drone shootdown. Iran retaliates with missile fire towards Kuwait, targeting US ...
Government aims to increase Janaushadhi Kendras to 10,000 by 2024The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said medicines that are provided under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) are...
Chemicals, fertilizers ministry to launch various activities to celebrate Azadi ka Amrit MahotsavAzadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glor...
Remdesivir marketing companies to supply 53 lakh vials for April 21-May 16 period to states/ UTs: GovtIn continuation to the allocation of remdesivir to states/UTs done on Friday, the company-wise supply plan of the drug for the period April...
Fertilizer Minister Ananth Kumar asks officials to dedicate 100 hours every year to 'Swachh Bharat'Fertilizer Minister Ananth Kumar appealed to employees of all departments & PSUs under his ministry to dedicate 100 hrs every year to 'Swac...
- Government seeks Parliament's nod for Rs 4.3 lakh crore additional expenditure
The government today sought Parliament's nod for gross additional expenditure of Rs 4.3 lakh crore.