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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.
Business Fertiliser Ministry Seeks 100% Increase in FY27 Subsidy Amid West Asia Crisis
The Indian fertiliser ministry has approached the finance ministry seeking a 100% increase in the fertiliser subsidy budget for FY27, from Rs 1.71 lakh crore, as global prices rise due to the West Asia conflict. Domestic production is increasing, but imports remain significant, with urea imports exceeding 100 lakh tonnes last fiscal. The government assures adequate stocks for the kharif season, with over 51% of requirement already available.
Trade MSME Ministry Reviews West Asia Crisis Impact on Trade
The Indian MSME Ministry, led by Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, is reviewing the impact of the West Asia crisis on small businesses. The focus is on supply chain disruptions, raw material availability, and export-import challenges.
Business India's Irrigation Water Demand to Hit 807 BCM by 2050
India's irrigation water demand is projected to reach 807 billion cubic metres by 2050, according to the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The ministry advocates for water budgeting to manage resources effectively amid increasing agricultural and livestock demands.