India's Urea Surplus for Kharif 2026: 50% Above Requirement
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Economy
Why in news
The government informed Parliament that India has a comfortable urea inventory for Kharif 2026, with stocks nearly 50% higher than required. This surplus ensures adequate supply for the upcoming sowing season.
Background
Urea is a key nitrogenous fertilizer used extensively in Indian agriculture. The government has been promoting domestic production to reduce import dependence and ensure timely availability.
Key facts
Urea availability for Kharif 2026 is 163.78 LMT against a requirement of 109.40 LMT.
The surplus is nearly 50% higher than the estimated requirement.
Increased domestic production contributed to the comfortable inventory.
Union Minister JP Nadda provided this information in Parliament.
The surplus ensures adequate supply for the Kharif sowing season.
Prelims pointers
- Urea: nitrogenous fertilizer, key for crop growth.
- Kharif season: monsoon crops (June-October).
- LMT: Lakh Metric Tonnes.
- Domestic production vs imports: policy focus on self-reliance.
Mains angles
- Discuss the role of fertilizer subsidies in Indian agriculture.
- Analyze the impact of urea surplus on food security and farmer income.
- Evaluate government policies to boost domestic fertilizer production.