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Date: 2026-04-01 Category: Press Release State: Union Government Country: India

Allocation of Urea to cooperative societies through KRIBHCO and IFFCO

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**Executive Summary** This report outlines the procedural framework for urea allocation to cooperative societies and presents district-wise supply data for Rajasthan covering the years 2022 to 2026. It details government initiatives to streamline fertilizer distribution, eliminate brand confusion, and modernize retail outlets. The document emphasizes the role of central and state departments in ensuring access for small and marginal farmers through digital monitoring and unified branding. **Key Points / Main Content** **Urea Allocation and Distribution Process** * **Central Allocation:** The Department of Fertilizers (Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers) makes monthly state-wise urea allocations. * **State Distribution:** Upon receiving central allocations, respective State Departments of Agriculture issue instructions for intra-state distribution to cooperative societies, dealers, and retailers. * **Policy Compliance:** Distribution within states is governed by the specific fertilizer distribution policies of the respective State Government. **Supply Statistics for Rajasthan (Annexure Data)** * **IFFCO Supply:** Total urea supply to Rajasthan cooperative societies reached 5,55,287 MT in 2025-26 (as of February 28, 2026), showing a general upward trend from 4,80,956 MT in 2022-23. * **KRIBHCO Supply:** Total supply for 2025-26 (as of March 24, 2026) stood at 1,13,360 MT, following 1,47,898 MT in the 2024-25 period. * **District Coverage:** Supply data is tracked across 33 districts, including major recipients such as Bhilwara, Ganganagar, and Nagaur. **Measures to Strengthen the Distribution Network** * **PMKSK Transformation:** Over 38,000 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) have been transformed into Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PMKSKs) to serve as one-stop centers for fertilizers, seeds, pesticides, and soil testing. * **Unified Branding:** To eliminate consumer confusion, all subsidized fertilizers (Urea, DAP, NPK, and MOP) are now supplied under the single brand name "Bharat" and a unified logo under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janurvarak Pariyojna (PMBJP). * **Digital Monitoring:** The flow of subsidized fertilizers is monitored in real-time through the Integrated Fertilizers Monitoring System (iFMS). * **Grassroots Engagement:** The government conducts Cooperative Education Conferences and Empowerment Campaigns to improve operational efficiency at the local level. **Impact Analysis** **Small and Marginal Farmers** **Impact:** Farmers benefit from easier access to urea through localized PMKSKs and reduced brand confusion due to the unified "Bharat" branding. They also gain access to advisory services and soil testing at the same locations. **Action Required:** Utilize PMKSKs as one-stop centers for both procurement and agricultural advisory services. **Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS)** **Impact:** PACS are being modernized and their role expanded from mere credit providers to comprehensive service hubs (PMKSKs). **Action Required:** Implement operational efficiency upgrades and participate in Cooperative Education Conferences and Empowerment Campaigns to fulfill their expanded role at the grassroots level. **State Governments (Department of Agriculture)** **Impact:** They hold the primary responsibility for the intra-state distribution logistics once the central government provides the monthly allocation. **Action Required:** Issue timely instructions for onward distribution to retailers and societies in accordance with state-specific fertilizer distribution policies. **Fertilizer Suppliers (IFFCO and KRIBHCO)** **Impact:** These entities are the primary suppliers responsible for fulfilling the urea requirements of cooperative societies across various districts. **Action Required:** Ensure compliance with the single brand name "Bharat" and unified logo requirements for all subsidized fertilizers.

Key Entities Referenced

Department of Fertilizers: The central authority responsible for the state-wise allocation and monitoring of urea distribution across India. IFFCO and KRIBHCO: Key cooperative societies tasked with the supply and distribution of urea to the cooperative network. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PMKSKs): An initiative transforming fertilizer retail outlets and PACS into one-stop centers providing seeds, pesticides, and advisory services to farmers. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janurvarak Pariyojna (PMBJP): A scheme aimed at streamlining distribution by supplying all subsidized fertilizers under the single brand name 'Bharat'. Rajasthan: The primary state for which detailed district-wise urea supply and distribution data is provided in the policy document.
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Ministry of Cooperation Allocation of Urea to cooperative societies through KRIBHCO and IFFCO Posted On: 01 APR 2026 5:15PM by PIB Delhi State-wise allocation of urea is made by the Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India. The intra-State distribution of urea to cooperative societies, dealers and retailers is carried out in accordance with the fertilizer distribution policy of the respective State Government. Urea is allocated to the State on a monthly basis by the Department of Fertilizers. Upon receipt of the monthly allocation, the Department of Agriculture of respective State Government issues necessary instructions for onward distribution within the State. The district wise details of the total quantity of urea supplied by KRIBHCO and IFFCO to the cooperative societies in the State of Rajasthan during last three years, is placed at Annexure. The distribution of fertilizers within the State is done by the respective State Government. The Government is implementing several measures to strengthen the cooperative distribution network and ensure that small and marginal farmers have easy access to urea: i. Fertilizer retail outlets, including PACS, are being transformed into Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PMKSKs) to function as one-stop centres for fertilizers, seeds, pesticides, soil testing and advisory services; over 38,000 PACS are functioning as PMKSKs. ii. To streamline distribution and eliminate brand confusion, all subsidized fertilizers (Urea, DAP, NPK, and MOP) are now supplied under a single brand name, "Bharat," and a unified logo under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janurvarak Pariyojna (PMBJP). iii. Monitoring the flow of subsidized fertilizers through the Integrated Fertilizers Monitoring System (iFMS). iv. Cooperative Education Conferences and Empowerment Campaigns to enhance the operational efficiency of the network at the grassroots level. ***ANNEXURE (in MT) IFFCO Year Wise Urea Supply to Cooperative Societies in Rajasthan S.NO. DISTRICT 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 (till 28.02.2026) 1 Ajmer 21,835 18,102 18,730 17,255 2 Alwar 17,118 15,412 15,677 25,552 3 Banswara 18,227 17,752 17,208 16,219 4 Baran 15,599 13,906 26,172 25,721 5 Barmer 10,361 11,553 11,995 13,412 6 Bharatpur 10,086 10,611 11,811 17,828 7 Bhilwara 22,210 21,035 30,265 31 ,774 8 Bikaner 33,094 35,596 39,046 28,216 9 Bundi 21,324 18,897 23,746 23,385 10 Chittorgarh 19,285 17,859 21,290 25,752 11 Churu 13,521 12,413 15,039 10,070 12 Dausa 7,354 5,138 8,281 7,259 13 Dhaulpur 4,847 4,987 8,383 7,704 14 Dungarpur 2,221 2,033 2,233 2,152 15 Ganganagar 36,612 39,711 33,480 30,839 16 Hanumangarh 24,585 21,084 19,683 29,47617 Jaipur 24,543 19,522 19,839 27,506 18 Jaisalmer 6,154 7,175 5,014 5,425 19 Jalor 8,917 10,010 6,969 1 1 ,238 20 Jhalawar 11,062 9,816 13,600 16,783 21 Jhunjhunu 5,689 6,357 7,347 7,571 22 Jodhpur 14,851 17,522 21,330 20,412 23 Karauli 8,114 5,647 3,795 10,376 24 Kota 21,031 17,129 22,709 26,673 25 Nagaur 20,096 18,887 24,465 30,429 26 Pali 11,379 13,433 13,950 12,078 27 Pratapgarh 8,241 8,488 9,986 7,606 28 Rajsamand 5,151 6,019 6,379 7,986 29 Sawai Madhopur 13,547 9,106 14,047 13,735 30 Sikar 10,666 7,151 10,503 1 1,372 31 Sirohi 10,625 14,336 9,326 10,787 32 Tonk 13,687 8,395 8,912 14,212 33 Udaipur 8,923 6,376 5,992 8,482 Grand Total 4,80,956 4,51,459 5,07,200 5,55,287 (in MT) KRIBHCO Year Wise Urea Supply to Cooperative Societies in RajasthanDistrict Year 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 Upto 24.03.2026 Ajmer 1,184 2,116 3,527 Alwar 2,636 7,740 6,349 Banswara 1,089 1,115 361 Baran 3,441 2,585 1,042 Barmer 5,923 5,919 2,619 Bharatpur 2,900 1,322 130 Bhilwara 13,019 10,966 3,995 Bikaner 8,112 7,856 10,906 Bundi 9,120 9,036 5,906 Chittorgarh 9,061 6,958 5,718 Churu 5,434 3,852 4,171 Dausa 525 548 1,173 Dungarpur 801 803 114 Ganganagar 9,829 7,592 12,254 Hanumangarh 22,560 14,538 10,018 Jaipur 13,171 10,180 7,731 Jaisalmer 2,838 5,202 1,676 Jalore 2,887 3,842 3,756 Jhalawar 1,707 1,442 1,081 Jhunjhunu 1,081 473 375Jodhpur 12,861 9,643 7,031 Karauli 66 0 0 Kota 9,342 9,003 7,041 Nagaur 6,884 7,634 7,602 Pali 456 1,992 2,101 Pratapgarh 1,386 1,969 960 Rajsamand 2,282 1,789 349 Sawai Madhopur 423 133 0 Sikar 1,406 2,173 1,549 Sirohi 368 2,849 1,918 Tonk 963 2,538 1,595 Udaipur 5,372 4,090 311 Grand Total 1,59,127 1,47,898 1,13,360 This information was given by Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah in a written reply in Rajya Sabha. ***** AK/AP (Release ID: 2247849) Visitor Counter : 92 Read this release in: ही

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