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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2326 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 13.02.2026
Adoption of Nano Urea and Nano DAP
2326. Shri Yaduveer Wadiyar
Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:
(a) the extent of adoption of Nano Urea and Nano DAP among farmers particularly
tobacco and ginger growers in Karnataka during the last three years, district-
wise including the Mysuru–Kodagu district;
(b) the data on the sale and usage of Nano Urea and Nano DAP along with the
comparative figures for conventional urea and DAP consumption in the said
district;
(c) whether the Government has assessed the impact of Nano fertilizers on input
cost reduction, soil health, crop productivity and fertilizer subsidy savings,
especially in commercial crops such as tobacco and spices, if so, the details
thereof;
(d) the steps taken to promote awareness, field demonstrations and extend support
for Nano fertilizers among farmers in the said district including collaboration with
Krishi Vigyan Kendras and State Agriculture Departments, district-wise; and
(e) whether the Government proposes any crop or region-specific promotion
strategy for Nano fertilizers to improve adoption and reduce subsidy
dependence in high-input cropping regions, if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
(SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)
(a) The consumption of Nano Urea and Nano DAP is increasing over the years in the
State of Karnataka. Among tobacco and ginger cultivators, particularly in Mysuru and
Kodagu districts, there is increased trend in the adoption of nano urea and nano DAP. A
total of 1,70,827 bottles of Nano urea and 62,360 bottles of Nano DAP were sold in
Mysuru and a total of 51,022 bottles of Nano urea and 35,170 bottles of Nano DAP were
sold in Kodagu districts from 2022-23 to 2024-25. District wise consumption of Nano Urea
and Nano DAP is placed at Annexure- I.
(b) The sales and usage of Nano Urea and Nano DAP along with the comparative figures
for conventional Urea and DAP in Mysuru and Kodagu district for the period from 2022-
23 to 2024-25 is placed at Annexure-II.(c) In order to assess the impact of Nano fertilizers, an MoU has been signed between
National Productivity Council (NPC) of India and Department of Fertilizers on 5th March,
2024 to undertake the study of Nano Urea on "Evaluating Efficacy, Utility and Impact of
Nano Urea in comparison to Conventional Urea”. A Phase-II study by NPC has also been
signed on 14.11.2025 for evaluating the extent of replacement of Conventional Urea by
Nano Urea. As per the NPC assessment based on the farmers feedback, crop yield in
the tobacoo (Gujarat), Coriander (Madhya Pradesh), Chilli (Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat,
Uttar Pradesh), Garlic (Madhya Pradesh) improved as a result of mixed use of Nano Urea
and Conventional Urea.
Additionally, an MoU has been signed with ICAR on 03.11.2025 for undertaking a
Network Project on the evaluation of nano urea on crop productivity and nitrogen use
efficiency in diverse Agro-Ecological zones of India, jointly funded by fertilizer
PSUs/cooperatives for implementing across multiple collaborating agricultural institutions
for a period of five years.
Furthermore, ICAR has also initiated a 2024–26 project funded by the Indian
Council for Fertilizers and Fertilizer Technology Research (ICFFTR), with a total outlay of
₹160 lakh, to evaluate the impact of Nano Fertilizers on crop growth, soil health, and
nutrient uptake across various agro-ecological zones. This project, too, involves several
collaborating agricultural institutions.
(d) The Government of Karnataka informed that Nano Urea and Nano DAP are being
promoted as alternatives to conventional Urea and DAP in the concerned districts through
the Department of Agriculture, in coordination with Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and
nano fertilizer manufacturers. Extensive awareness programmes have been conducted
to educate farmers and public representatives on the benefits of nano fertilizers and the
judicious use of conventional fertilizers through handouts, posters, mobile vans, and
advertisements in print and electronic media. Field demonstrations, including drone-
based applications under the Food and Nutrition Security programme, have also been
organized in farmers’ fields and at KVKs to encourage adoption.
Nano fertilizer manufacturers informed that various awareness campaigns and
demonstration programs have been conducted to educate farmers across Karnataka,
including the Mysuru and Kodagu districts. The promotional activities have been
conducted by Nano fertilizer manufacturers (during the period FY 2023-24 to FY 2025-26
(till January 2026)) are as follows:-
S.no Promotional Activities Mysuru Kodagu
(i) Joint meeting with Department of Agriculture & 146 71
KVK/Crop Seminar
(ii) Organized Farmer meetings 81 10
(iii) Crop Shows/Field Day 8 0(iv) Demonstrations on ginger and tobacco 1146 88
(v) Group Farmer meetings 305 41
(vi) One to One Farmer Visit 18,983 341
(vii) Jeep Campaign 365 128
(viii) Kisan Goshthis and Kisan Sangoshthis 45 23
(ix) Distribution of technical literature in Kannada 60,000 20,000
Nano fertilizer manufacturers have also informed that the mass media platforms utilized
for the campaign include cable TV networks, TV news channels, digital media platforms,
and All India Radio.
(e) Government of India, in coordination with State Governments, is adopting a crop-
and region-specific approach for the promotion of nano-fertilizers with the objective of
improving adoption, enhancing nutrient use efficiency and reducing long-term
dependence on fertilizer subsidies in high-input cropping regions. Promotion strategies
include targeted demonstrations, farmer awareness programmes and integration of nano-
fertilizers with existing extension mechanisms, particularly in regions with intensive
fertilizer usage and high subsidy outgo.
Further, the Government of Gujarat has taken a proactive initiative by providing
50% subsidy for the adoption of nano urea in the State. Additionally, large-scale
awareness and outreach activities were conducted under the Viksit Bharat Yatra during
the Kharif 2025 season, through village-level programmes to disseminate information on
the benefits and application of nano urea to farmers. These initiatives reflect a focused
effort to encourage responsible adoption of nano-fertilizers through region-specific
support mechanisms.
*****Annexure-I
Annexure referred to in reply to part (a) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.
2326 for answering on 13.02.2026
Consumption of Nano urea and Nano DAP (in 500 ml bottles) in 2022-23 ,
2023-24 and 2024-25
2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
Sl.
District
No. Nano Nano Nano Nano Nano Nano
urea DAP urea DAP urea DAP
1 Bagalkot 1,10,136 6,960 25,728 9,220 80,280 32,173
2 Bangalore Rural 18,094 5,496 5,974 8,516 11,633 14,853
3 Belagavi 2,27,612 17,232 74,880 22,062 1,25,984 69,727
4 Bellary 1,43,816 12,792 46,820 18,562 50,768 67,776
5 Bengaluru Urban 20,714 4,584 15,890 5,684 5,517 8,060
6 Bidar 63,528 14,264 31,728 14,854 60,354 20,638
7 Vijayapura 1,57,848 12,216 54,168 15,606 1,21,176 74,353
8 Chamarajnagar 52,112 4,608 25,968 6,108 28,630 12,344
9 Chikballapur 41,448 11,424 23,088 13,884 30,856 30,386
10 Chikmagalur 55,008 8,256 13,632 10,256 26,702 17,678
11 Chitradurga 90,044 5,448 20,972 6,288 27,043 10,914
12 Dakshin Kannada 47,333 11,856 25,565 11,856 3,656 4,565
13 Davangere 1,80,161 5,256 59,897 8,686 51,554 30,710
14 Dharwad 1,51,348 6,312 50,572 7,182 53,592 12,259
15 Gadag 1,08,524 6,168 34,988 8,308 68,028 20,806
16 Kalaburagi 88,464 12,288 29,304 15,018 1,16,954 34,904
17 Hassan 1,61,544 12,864 43,032 14,004 72,220 23,447
18 Haveri 1,75,614 13,632 77,766 15,632 1,02,744 23,983
19 Kodagu 19,518 4,152 7,608 5,042 9,384 6,850
20 Kolar 42,504 9,144 19,224 10,874 22,884 21,187
21 Koppal 1,67,325 9,768 27,909 11,968 58,560 31,677
22 Mandya 72,336 5,328 29,040 9,438 23,476 15,59123 Mysore 69,984 4,632 31,560 5,932 30,098 19,630
24 Raichur 2,09,352 33,240 39,336 38,180 1,23,516 1,34,169
25 Ramanagara 36,648 864 16,560 1,024 19,316 2,390
26 Shivamogga 1,21,656 14,208 31,464 15,508 62,256 20,196
27 Tumkur 66,076 6,432 33,268 8,882 34,402 19,948
28 Udupi 2,747 380 3,275 380 2,404 696
29 Uttar Kannada 19,866 1,128 14,682 1,238 11,712 5,736
30 Vijayanagara 1,00,144 7,320 48,964 9,380 48,555 15,948
31 Yadgir 1,02,408 16,200 31,969 19,040 75,658 54,394
Total 29,23,912 2,84,452 9,94,831 3,48,612 15,59,912 8,57,988Annexure-II
Annexure referred to in reply to part (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2326 for
answering on 13.02.2026
Consumption of conventional Urea, DAP, Nano Urea and Nano DAP in the Mysuru and
Kodagu District of Karnataka State
Mysuru District Kodagu District
Nano Nano Nano Nano
Year
Conventional Urea Conventional DAP Conventional Urea Conventional DAP
Urea (in DAP (in Urea (in DAP (in
( in MT) 500ml ( in MT) 500ml ( in MT) 500ml ( in MT) 500ml
bottles) bottles) bottles) bottles)
2022-23 62,614 69,984 15,054 4632 26,286 19,518 9,838 4152
2023-24 61,087 31,560 15,789 5932 23,877 7,608 12,330 5042
2024-25 63,171 30,098 17,115 19,630 23,928 9,384 11,475 6,850