From The Economic Times · ET Bureau · · 50s
Link Fertiliser Subsidies to Area & Crop Productivity
ICRIER recommends tying fertilizer subsidies to farmland and crop output to reduce urea waste.
In brief
ICRIER recommends tying fertilizer subsidies to farmland and crop output to reduce urea waste. ICRIER urges linking India's fertilizer subsidies to cultivated area and crop productivity to curb excessive urea use and improve soil health. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
ICRIER Policy Briefs
ICRIER recommends linking fertilizer subsidies to cultivated area and crop productivity rather than the type of fertilizer purchased.
Urea Subsidy Issues
Urea's controlled price encourages excessive nitrogen application and underuse of phosphorus and potassium.
Digital Records Needed
Integrating farmer identity, land records, crop details, soil information and fertilizer purchases through platforms like AgriStack improves oversight and reduces diversion.
Soil Health Focus
Potential savings from improved subsidy targeting could be redirected to soil health, water conservation, efficient irrigation and crop diversification.
The bottom line
ICRIER urges linking India's fertilizer subsidies to cultivated area and crop productivity to curb excessive urea use and improve soil health.
