New Delhi: The central government has announced that it will spend an estimated ₹37,952 crore on fertiliser subsidies for the Rabi season 2025-26, which is ₹736 crore more than the Kharif 2025 season. This information was shared through an official statement on Monday.
The government has approved nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) rates for the Rabi season 2025-26, effective from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026. These rates cover phosphatic and potassic fertilisers, including DAP and NPKS grades.
The nutrient-based subsidy scheme of the central government has led to a significant 50 percent increase in domestic fertiliser production, rising from 112.19 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) in 2014 to 168.55 LMT in 2025.
Between 2022-23 and 2024-25, over ₹2.04 lakh crore has been allocated under the national fertiliser subsidy system (NBS) to ensure farmers have access to fertilisers at affordable prices.
The statement highlighted that the NBS scheme has become a key pillar of India’s fertiliser policy, promoting balanced fertiliser use, soil health, and sustainable agriculture. The digital monitoring through the Integrated Fertiliser Management System (IFMS) and regular coordination with states have improved transparency, accountability, and timely supply across all regions.
It added that the NBS scheme has not only boosted domestic fertiliser production but also contributed to increasing foodgrain productivity, improving soil nutrient balance, and strengthening self-reliance in the fertiliser sector.
Launched on 1 April 2010, the NBS scheme marked a major policy shift in the fertiliser sector aimed at providing farmers with subsidised, affordable, and reasonably priced fertilisers while encouraging their balanced and efficient use.
Under the NBS framework, subsidies are determined based on the nutrient content of fertilisers, primarily nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and sulphur (NPKS). This approach encourages balanced nutrient use and enables farmers to make informed decisions tailored to their soil and crop needs.
By promoting the use of secondary and micronutrients, the scheme also addresses problems related to soil degradation and nutrient imbalances caused by the unbalanced use of fertilisers over the years.
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