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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1140 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 10.02.2026
Objectives of PM-PRANAM scheme
1140 Shri Parimal Nathwani:
Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:
(a) the objectives of PM-PRANAM scheme to improve farming conditions in our country;
(b) the details of funds allocated by Government for PM-PRANAM scheme since its
inception in 2023, State-wise & year-wise; and
(c) the manner in which the PM-PRANAM scheme is helping the country in reducing
overuse of chemical fertilizers and encouraging the adoption of alternative fertilizers,
including organic and biofertilizers?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
(SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)
(a) to (b) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), on June 28, 2023,
approved the “PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness Generation, Nourishment, and
Amelioration of Mother-Earth (PM-PRANAM). The initiative aims to support the mass
movement initiated by States and Union Territories (UTs) to preserve the health of Mother
Earth through the promotion of sustainable and balanced fertilizer use, adoption of
alternative fertilizers, promotion of organic farming, and implementation of resource
conservation technologies.
All States/UTs are covered under the PM-PRANAM scheme. Under the PM-
PRANAM scheme, there is a provision to provide incentives to States/UTs for reduction of
consumption of chemical fertilizers (Urea, DAP, NPK, MOP) in a given financial year,
compared to the average consumption over the previous three years, equivalent to 50% of
the fertilizer subsidy saved. Of the total grant, 95% will be allocated to the State, while the
remaining 5% will be utilized by the Government of India towards disaster-adjusted
incentives. For grant calculations, any increase in a State’s cropping area is first accounted
for by proportionately adjusting fertilizer consumption. Thereafter, the actual reduction in
chemical fertilizer usage during the year is computed to arrive at the final incentive amount.
Additionally, any increase in fertilizer consumption in adjoining districts of neighboring
States is deducted from the savings. Out of the 95% grant provided to the States, 65% is
for capital expenditure (capex) projects, preferably as contributions to Centrally Sponsored
Schemes, and 30% is untied for other activities, including Information, Education, and-2-
Communication (IEC) initiatives. Till date, no incentives have been disbursed to the
States/UTs.
(c) The PM-PRANAM scheme is helping reduce the overuse of chemical fertilizers
and promote the adoption of alternative fertilizers, including organic and biofertilizers,
through the following initiatives undertaken by States/UTs:
i. Promotion of organic and natural farming through schemes such as
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), National Mission on Natural
Farming (NMNF) and Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North
Eastern Region (MOVCD-NER).
ii. Adoption of soil health card–based fertilizer recommendations and
strengthening of soil testing infrastructure.
iii. Increased use and subsidized supply of bio-fertilizers, organic manures,
compost, vermicompost, Fermented Organic Manure (FOM) and Liquid
Fermented Organic Manure (LFOM).
iv. Scaling up the use of nano fertilizers (Nano Urea and Nano DAP) as
alternatives to conventional fertilizers.
v. Capacity building of farmers through trainings, demonstrations, exposure visits
and awareness campaigns.
vi. Establishment and support of organic input production units at village and
district levels.
vii. Promotion of crop diversification, green manuring and millet cultivation to
reduce fertilizer-intensive cropping.
viii. Adoption of Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) practices for balanced and
efficient nutrient use.
ix. Strengthening regulatory measures to prevent misuse, hoarding and diversion
of fertilizers.
x. Rationalization of fertilizer distribution through DBT and need-based
procurement systems.
xi. Use of drones and modern extension tools for precise fertilizer application and
promotion of nano fertilizers.
xii. Introduction of state incentives, awards and financial assistance to encourage
organic and sustainable farming practices.
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