Indian Railways reported an 11.7% growth in fertilizer loading, ensuring uninterrupted supply to farmers. As of November 30th, 2025, the Indian Railways loaded 17,168 fertilizer rakes, compared to 15,369 rakes during the same period last year. This prioritization of fertilizer and foodgrain trains ensures uninterrupted supply, supports rural livelihoods, food security, overall economic stability, higher crop productivity, and stabilizes farm incomes. The contact persons are Dharmendra Tewari/ Dr. Nayan Solanki/ Ritu Raj. (Release ID: 2204267), Visitor Count: 1874.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Railways: Primary entity responsible for the policy regarding fertilizer loading and transportation
Farmers: Beneficiaries of the policy ensuring uninterrupted fertilizer supply
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways Records 11.7% Growth in
Fertilizer Loading, Ensuring Uninterrupted Supply
to Farmers Across the Country
Indian Railways Loads 17,168 Fertilizer Rakes in the Current
Fiscal Till Now, Strengthening Rural Livelihoods and Food
Security
प्रव तथ: 15 DEC 2025 6:58PM by PIB Delhi
Indian Railways plays an important role in supporting India’s agricultural economy. It ensures smooth and
timely movement of fertilizers across the country. This year, fertilizer loading reached 17,168 rakes till 30
November. This is an increase of 11.7% compared to last year’s 15,369 rakes during the same period. The
rise shows the efficient working of the railway network.
Agriculture is the backbone of India’s economy. Farmers need fertilizers on time for sowing and
harvesting. Keeping this in mind, Indian Railways has given priority to fertilizer and foodgrain trains. This
has ensured uninterrupted supply to states across the country.
By strengthening essential freight services, Railways is helping millions of farmers. It is also supporting
rural livelihoods, food security, and overall economic stability. This performance highlights Indian
Railways’ commitment to nation-building and its key role in supporting India’s agricultural supply chain.Indian Railways plays a crucial role in ensuring the timely availability of fertilizers across the country by
providing reliable, large-scale and efficient transportation. Through prioritised movement of fertilizer
rakes, Railways helps maintain uninterrupted supplies to farmers, enabling them to carry out agricultural
activities without delay. This timely delivery supports higher crop productivity, stabilises farm incomes
and strengthens food security. Rail transport reduces carbon emissions, decongests highways, and offers a
greener and more reliable logistics solution.
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Dharmendra Tewari/ Dr. Nayan Solanki/ Ritu Raj
(रलीज़ आईडी: 2204267) आगंतुक पटल : 1874
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