Geopolitical shocks expose India’s fossil-fuel-heavy farming to price volatility. To ensure food sovereignty, India must shift from petroleum-dependent inputs toward natural farming, PM-KUSUM’s solar energy, and PM-PRANAM's sustainable fertilization, securing a resilient, strategically autonomous, and ecological Second Green Revolution.
Click to View MoreThe Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme successfully diversified fertilizer options for farmers. However, achieving "Viksit Bharat" goals of sustainable, high-yield farming requires the government to correct the critical pricing imbalance between Urea and P&K fertilizers to ensure long-term agricultural sustainability.
Click to View MoreNano-fertilizers transform Indian agriculture by enhancing nutrient absorption efficiency through targeted delivery, reducing environmental pollution and the subsidy burden. Success hinges on integrating them into precision agriculture via PM-PRANAM while addressing farmer skepticism through robust soil management.
Click to View MoreGeopolitical 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.
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