Nano fertilizers UPSC

Hormuz Choke: India's Fertilizer Crisis and the Path to Aatmanirbharta

Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz expose India’s reliance on imported fertilizers like Urea, DAP, and MOP, risking higher freight costs, subsidy pressure, and inflation. India is responding through Aatmanirbhar initiatives, alternative fertilizers, Nano Urea/DAP, and expanded domestic production.