Government ensures record fertilisers for farmers at 834.64 lakh tonnes in 2024-25
The government on Friday said that against an estimated national requirement of about 152.50 crore bags (722.04 lakh tonnes) of fertilisers, it ensured a total availability of around 176.79 crore bags (834.64 lakh tonnes) in 2024-25.
The government ensured record availability of fertilisers for farmers during the year 2024-25 to meet their agricultural needs in a timely manner.
“This surplus availability reflects the government’s strong commitment to supporting farmers and maintaining uninterrupted agricultural activities across the country,” said Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
According to the government, this was made possible through close coordination among the Railway authorities, Port authorities, State Governments, and fertilizer companies.
“The Indian Railways gave priority to fertiliser rakes to ensure fast transportation, while ports ensured quick unloading and smooth evacuation of imported fertilisers. The Government also strengthened storage and distribution systems so that fertilisers reached farmers on time,” said the official statement.
In addition, the government held regular review meetings with fertiliser companies, continuously monitored demand and supply and resolved supply-related issues promptly.
“These proactive steps ensured that no region in the country faced a shortage of fertilisers. As a result of these coordinated and sustained efforts, record fertiliser availability was achieved nationwide during 2024-25,” said the government.
Meanwhile, the total area sown under rabi crops in the ongoing winter season has increased by 17.65 lakh hectares to 644.29 lakh hectares (as of January 9), from 626.64 lakh hectares in the same period last year, data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare showed.
The increase in sown area is expected to lead to higher production, which, in turn, would increase the incomes of farmers and help keep food inflation in check. While pulse area rose by 3.74 lakh hectare, gram sowing recorded a significant increase of 4.66 lakh hectare.
