Agriculture·Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Reducing urea usage
This PIB release outlines government initiatives to reduce urea usage and promote balanced fertilizer application.
It details the Soil Health Card Scheme, various alternative fertilizers, and organic farming promotion through PKVY and MOVCDNER. Crucially, it announces the approval of the new 'PM PRANAM' scheme by the CCEA in June 2023, focused on soil health and awareness.