India Boosts Self-Reliance with Surge in Domestic Fertiliser Production

India has imported 44.19 lakh tonnes of Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) this fiscal year, with domestic production of key fertilisers increasing significantly. The move aligns with the government's aim to bolster self-reliance in fertiliser production and reduce dependency on imports.

India is making significant strides towards reducing its dependency on imported fertilisers, with the import of Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) reaching 44.19 lakh tonnes this fiscal, according to government data.

Compared to last year's 55.67 lakh tonnes, this illustrates a persistent demand but also highlights India's increasing domestic production capabilities.

Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Anupriya Patel noted in the Rajya Sabha that the domestic production of urea and phosphatic & potassic (P&K) fertilisers has seen a notable rise over the last decade, driven by strategic policy changes to enhance local manufacturing.

(With inputs from agencies.)