Government Unveils Special Fertiliser Package for Farmers

The government has announced a special package worth Rs 3,850 crore to keep Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertiliser prices at Rs 1,350 per 50 kg bag. Approved for 2025, this move ensures farmers receive affordable DAP, promoting sustainability.

The government has unveiled an ambitious special package of Rs 3,850 crore to make Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertiliser accessible at lower prices for farmers.

This significant decision was made during a Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) meeting led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The package is applicable for the January to December 2025 timeline.

As announced by I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the initiative aims to foster sustainability by providing affordable DAP fertiliser to Indian farmers.

(With inputs from agencies.)