# Link Fertiliser Subsidies to Area & Crop Productivity

> ICRIER recommends tying fertilizer subsidies to farmland and crop output to reduce urea waste.
- Title: Link Fertiliser Subsidies to Area & Crop Productivity
- Summary: ICRIER recommends tying fertilizer subsidies to farmland and crop output to reduce urea waste. ICRIER urges linking India's fertilizer subsidies to…
- Keywords: icrier, fertiliser subsidies, crop productivity, urea, soil health, nutrient based subsidy, Link, Fertiliser, Subsidies, Area, Crop, Productivity
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/chem-/-fertilisers/link-fertiliser-subsidies-to-area-crop-productivity-icrier/articleshow/135154109.cms
- Author: ET Bureau
- Published: 2026-10-23T18:53:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: icrier, fertiliser subsidies, crop productivity, urea, soil health, nutrient based subsidy
## 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.
## Key takeaway

ICRIER urges linking India's fertilizer subsidies to cultivated area and crop productivity to curb excessive urea use and improve soil health.