Centre Assures Adequate Fertiliser Stock for Kharif Season, Urea and DAP Available at Controlled Rates
The Centre on Monday said India has sufficient stocks of urea and DAP ahead of the Kharif season despite temporary production disruptions due to West Asia tensions. Farmers will continue receiving fertilisers at regulated prices.
New Delhi | March 31, 2026: Ahead of the upcoming Kharif season, the Union Government has assured farmers that the country has sufficient stocks of key fertilisers including urea and DAP (Di-Ammonium Phosphate), and there will be no shortage in supply despite global disruptions. Addressing an inter-ministerial press conference on Monday, Aparna S. Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Department of Fertilisers, said that urea is being made available to farmers at the controlled rate of Rs 266 per 45-kg bag, while DAP is being supplied at Rs 1,350 per 50-kg bag.
The government’s statement comes amid growing concerns over rising global fertiliser prices and increasing transportation costs, largely driven by ongoing tensions in West Asia. Sharma noted that prices of crucial raw materials such as ammonia, sulphur, and sulphuric acid have surged in the international market, which has temporarily impacted domestic fertiliser production. According to officials, urea production initially dropped by nearly 30,000 to 35,000 tonnes per day due to a sharp fall in gas supply, which had reduced to nearly 60 percent. However, the situation has gradually improved, with gas supply now reaching close to 80 percent, leading to recovery in production levels.
The Centre said the total fertiliser requirement for the Kharif season is estimated at around 390 lakh tonnes. During the same period last year, fertiliser sales stood at 361 lakh tonnes. Currently, India has a stockpile of nearly 180 lakh tonnes of fertilisers, significantly higher than the 147 lakh tonnes available during the corresponding period last year. To ensure uninterrupted availability, the government has been in constant touch with major suppliers. It is also working to reduce dependency on Gulf nations by diversifying imports from countries such as Russia, Morocco, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Jordan, Canada, Algeria, Egypt and Togo. The government reiterated that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure timely distribution and prevent artificial shortages during peak agricultural demand
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