Agriculture & Food Security
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Agriculture & Food Security
Fertilizer Gas Allocation Hikes and Regulatory Decriminalization Under Jan Vishwas Bill 2026
This report covers Agriculture, Food Security, Farmer, and Fertilizer sectors from March 30, 2026, to April 6, 2026. Significant updates include a 90% hike in gas supply to fertilizer plants and the introduction of the Jan Vishwas Bill 2026 to reduce compliance burdens on exporters.
Key Statistics
| 357.73 MMT | USD 51.1 Billion | 90% |
|---|---|---|
| Record foodgrain production achieved in 2024-25 | Total agricultural export earnings for FY25 | Revised gas supply threshold for fertilizer plants |
Weekly Executive Summary
- Strategic Input Supply: Effective April 6, 2026, gas supply to fertilizer plants will be increased to approximately 90% of their average six-month consumption to ensure steady production cycles. Ref
- Legislative Overhaul: The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, was introduced, proposing the decriminalization of procedural offences under the APEDA Act to improve the Ease of Doing Business for agri-exporters. Ref
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