Government Ensures Adequate Fertilizer Availability Through Advance Planning and Global - 21st July 2026 - Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers : Department of Fertilizers - Gazette Notification PDF
Issued by Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers : Department of Fertilizers
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers : Department of Fertilizers on 21st July 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Executive Summary The Government of India is implementing advance planning and global partnerships to ensure adequate fertilizer availability for the 2025-26 season. The total requirement is assessed at 677.18 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT), representing a 4% increase over the previous year, with supply secured through domestic production and long-term import agreements. Key milestones include the execution of major import contracts with Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Morocco, and Russia to safeguard against global supply uncertainties.
Key Points / Main Content
Planning and Coordination
- The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) assesses fertilizer requirements before every cropping season in consultation with State Governments.
- The Department of Fertilizers coordinates domestic production, imports, and distribution to ensure uninterrupted supply to farmers.
Demand Projections (2025-26)
- Total fertilizer requirement is 677.18 LMT, up from 649.43 LMT in 2024-25.
- The Government clarified that the demand increase is approximately 4%, debunking reports of a 41% increase.
Current Consumption Trends
- During Kharif 2026 (1 April to 14 July 2026), consumption of major fertilizers (Urea, DAP, MOP, and NPKS) reached 151.74 LMT.
- This is slightly lower than the 157.05 LMT recorded during the same period in Kharif 2025.
Strategic Import Agreements
- Saudi Arabia: Agreement for 31 LMT of DAP.
- Russia: Agreement for 30.10 LMT of DAP/NPKs.
- Morocco: Agreement for 25 LMT of DAP/TSP.
- Jordan: Agreement for 2.50 LMT of MOP.
Impact Analysis
Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) Impact Acts as the lead agency for seasonal demand assessment. Action Required Conduct pre-season consultations with State Governments to accurately assess fertilizer requirements.
Indian Fertilizer Companies Impact Responsible for securing the national supply chain through international trade. Action Required Execute and manage the long-term import agreements signed with major producing countries (Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Morocco, and Russia).
State Governments Impact Primary stakeholders in the assessment of local fertilizer needs. Action Required Provide timely and accurate requirement data to the DA&FW before each cropping season.
Department of Fertilizers Impact Central coordinator for the production and logistics of fertilizer. Action Required Oversee the distribution and domestic production levels to match the 677.18 LMT projected requirement for 2025-26.