Government Ensures Stable Fertilizer Prices, Adequate Availability and Promotes Organic & Balanced Nutrient Use to Support Farmers

**Executive Summary** This report from the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, dated December 19, 2025, outlines the government's efforts to ensure stable fertilizer prices, adequate availability, and the promotion of organic and balanced nutrient use to support farmers. Key initiatives include maintaining constant prices for urea and DAP, providing subsidies, monitoring fertilizer availability, and promoting organic farming. The report also highlights the Soil Health & Fertility scheme and the distribution of Soil Health Cards. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Fertilizer Pricing and Subsidies:** * The maximum retail price (MRP) of urea has remained constant since 2018. * The MRP of DAP has remained constant for the last three years (2023-24 to 2025-26). * The Government of India subsidizes urea and Phosphatic&Potassic (P&K) fertilizers to maintain price stability. * Under the P&K scheme, a fixed subsidy is provided on notified P & K fertilizers on an annual/bi-annual basis. * **Fertilizer Availability and Monitoring:** * The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) assesses state-wise and month-wise fertilizer requirements before each cropping season. * Adequate quantities of fertilizers are supplied to States based on the DA&FW's projections. * The movement of subsidized fertilizers is monitored through the integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS). * Weekly review meetings with states are conducted to ensure the availability of fertilizers, and State Governments are advised to coordinate with manufacturers and importers for streamlining the supplies. * **Promotion of Organic and Alternative Fertilizers:** * The Government of India has notified alternative fertilizers namely, Organic Fertilizers, Bio-fertilizers, De-oiled cakes, Organic Carbon Enhancers and Nano Fertilizers in The Fertilizer Control Order, 1985. * Organic farming is promoted through Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) and Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER). * Under PKVY, assistance of Rs. 31,500 per hectare in 3 years is provided for promotion of organic farming. * Under MOVCDNER, assistance of Rs. 46,500 per hectare in 3 years is provided for creation of Farmers Producer Organization, support to farmers for Organic inputs. * **Soil Health and Fertility Scheme:** * The Soil Health & Fertility scheme, implemented since 2014-15, aims to provide Soil Health Cards (SHCs) to all farm holdings. * The scheme promotes balanced and integrated nutrient management. * Soil health assessment is conducted periodically to issue SHCs at least once in 3 years. * Since 2014-15, 25.61 crore Soil Health Cards have been distributed across the country. * Rs. 1970 Crore has been released so far since inception, 93781 farmer's trainings, 6.80 lakh demonstrations, 7425 farmer's melas/campaigns on SHC have been organized across the country. **Impact Analysis** **Farmers** * **Impact:** Farmers benefit from stable fertilizer prices through government subsidies, ensuring affordability of essential nutrients. They also receive support for organic farming practices through PKVY and MOVCDNER schemes, along with Soil Health Cards to optimize nutrient management. * **Action Required:** Farmers should utilize Soil Health Cards to make informed decisions about fertilizer use. They should also consider adopting organic farming practices and availing the benefits under the PKVY and MOVCDNER schemes. **State Governments** * **Impact:** State Governments are responsible for assessing fertilizer requirements and coordinating with manufacturers and importers to ensure timely supplies. * **Action Required:** State Governments need to accurately project fertilizer demand and coordinate with manufacturers and importers to streamline supplies. They should also actively participate in weekly review meetings and promote the adoption of Soil Health Cards. **Fertilizer Manufacturers and Importers** * **Impact:** Fertilizer manufacturers and importers play a crucial role in ensuring the availability of fertilizers. They must adhere to quality standards. * **Action Required:** Manufacturers and importers need to coordinate with State Governments for timely delivery of fertilizers.

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