**Policy Summary: Chemical Fertilizer Subsidies for Farmers (FY 2020-21 to 2024-25)**
This document summarizes the allocation and disbursement of subsidies for chemical fertilizers to farmers in India over the past five financial years (2020-21 to 2024-25). The data is presented in response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1141, addressed on July 25, 2025, to the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. The information was provided by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Chemicals Fertilizers, Smt. Anupriya Patel.
The total amount allocated and disbursed is detailed below (in Rupees Crore):
| Financial Year | Amount Allocated (Rs. Crore) | Amount Disbursed (Rs. Crore) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 1,38,527.30 | 1,31,229.51 |
| 2021-22 | 1,62,072.12 | 1,57,640.08 |
| 2022-23 | 2,54,798.88 | 2,54,798.88 |
| 2023-24 | 1,97,457.18 | 1,95,420.51 |
| 2024-25 | 1,77,129.50 | 1,77,129.50 |
The data indicates the financial commitment of the Government of India to subsidize chemical fertilizers for farmers during this period. In the financial years 2022-23 and 2024-25, the amount disbursed matched the allocated amount.
Key Entities Referenced
MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS: A ministry within the Government of India responsible for the chemical and fertilizer sectors.
DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS: A department under the MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS, responsible for policies related to fertilizers.
LOK SABHA: The lower house of the Parliament of India.
SHRI SACHITHANANTHAM R: Member of Parliament who posed the question related to fertilizer subsidies.
SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL: The Minister of State in the MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS who answered the question.
chemical fertilizers: Fertilizers used in agriculture, which are the subject of the subsidy allocation.
202021 to 202425: The five financial years for which subsidy allocation and disbursement details are provided.
farmers: The beneficiaries of the subsidy on chemical fertilizers.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1141 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2025
Allocation of Subsidy for Farmers
1141: SHRI SACHITHANANTHAM R:
Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:
the total amount of subsidy allocated and disbursed for chemical fertilizers for farmers
during the last five financial years?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS
(SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)
The details of total amount of subsidy allocated and disbursed for chemical fertilizers
for farmers during the last five financial years (2020-21 to 2024-25) are as follows:
Financial Year Amount Allocated Amount Disbursed
(Rs. in Crore) (Rs. in Crore)
2020-21 1,38,527.30 1,31,229.51
2021-22 1,62,072.12 1,57,640.08
2022-23 2,54,798.88 2,54,798.88
2023-24 1,97,457.18 1,95,420.51
2024-25 1,77,129.50 1,77,129.50
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