Fertilizer stocks for kharif: Centre struggles to avoid crisis
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चर्चा में क्यों
A parliamentary committee warned of a looming fertilizer crisis for the kharif season due to import dependencies and geopolitical tensions, proposing a 'Fertiliser Supply Security Fund'.
पृष्ठभूमि
The committee highlighted India's heavy reliance on imports for urea, DAP, and potash. Despite increased domestic production, high consumption levels continue to necessitate imports and create vulnerability to global market fluctuations.
प्रीलिम्स के लिए तथ्य
- तथ्यKey fertilizers identified as import-dependent: Urea, DAP, and Potash
- संस्थाA parliamentary committee proposed the establishment of a 'Fertiliser Supply Security Fund'
- तथ्यFertilizer shortages are linked to geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions
मेन्स के लिए
Q. Discuss the challenges of India's fertilizer supply chain and evaluate the feasibility of a 'Fertiliser Supply Security Fund' to mitigate import dependency.
उत्तर के आयाम
- Supply chain vulnerability: High reliance on imported urea, DAP, and potash amidst global geopolitical volatility
- Production-consumption gap: Insufficient domestic production to meet high national demand despite recent capacity increases
कीवर्ड: Import dependency · Supply chain resilience · Food security · Geopolitical risk · Input subsidies
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