Adequate fertiliser reserves available, no need to panic: J P Nadda

Replying to a supplementary question in the Lok Sabha on what steps the government is taking to ensure availability amid the ongoing West Asia war, Nadda said he has spoken to state agriculture ministers on Thursday and informed them about availability of fertilisers.

New Delhi: Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister J P Nadda on Friday informed Lok Sabha that India has adequate reserves to provide fertilisers to farmers for upcoming Kharif season (June to September), assuring that there is no need to panic.

The government is taking measures to ensure availability amid the ongoing West Asia war, Nadda said, adding that he had spoken to state agriculture ministers on Thursday and informed them about availability of fertilisers.

Members of the House expressed concern over the fertiliser stock due to West Asia war impacting on shipping lines as well as supply of raw material.

Nadda added, "The government is looking for diversification, new markets, newer areas, wherefrom we will get raw materials also for fertilisers. We have framed up our strategy to ensure fertiliser availability."

In a related issue, Minister of State for Fertilisers Anupriya Patel said in her written reply to the Lok Sabha that India produced 24.23 lakh tonnes of fertiliser, including urea and DAP, in the first three weeks of March, notwithstanding the gas supply crunch amid the West Asia crisis.

Of this, urea production was 13.55 lakh tonnes, while Di ammonium Phosphate (DAP)/NPK and Single Super Phosphate (SSP) were at 7.62 lakh tonnes and 3.06 lakh tonnes, respectively, during March 1-24, 2026.

Highlighting the steps taken to ensure smooth gas supply to fertiliser units, she said the government has notified fertiliser as a priority sector, ensuring at least 70 per cent gas supply.

As of March 23, urea stock was 53.08 lakh tonnes, DAP 21.80 lakh tonnes, Muriate of Potash 7.98 lakh tonnes and NPKs 48.38 lakh tonnes.

Separately, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in Rajya Sabha that over use of chemical fertilisers and excessive use of water are adversely impacting soil fertility in some parts of the country.