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green urea
India Plans 7.24 Lakh MT Green Ammonia Procurement to Boost Green Urea Production
The Indian government has outlined a roadmap to procure 7.24 lakh metric tonnes of green ammonia annually under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The initiative aims to reduce dependence on imported urea and decarbonise domestic fertiliser production, supported by a differential subsidy mechanism and financial incentives from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Commodities Fertiliser Ministry Charts Green Urea Roadmap with Pilot Plant in Andhra Pradesh
The Fertiliser Ministry has outlined a roadmap for green urea production, including a pilot plant at Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh, developed by NTPC's R&D arm. The plan involves financial allocations from multiple ministries and a procurement target of 7.24 lakh tonnes of green ammonia annually. The initiative aims to reduce India's import dependence on urea, which stood at 100 lakh tonnes in 2025-26.