Government Intensifies Crackdown on Fertilizer Hoarding and Black Marketing; Over 6,900 Licenses Cancelled to Safeguard Farmers' Interests

The government is cracking down on fertilizer black marketing and hoarding, with over 6,800 licenses cancelled since April 2025.

Fertilizers are essential commodities under specific acts. Key schemes like Urea Subsidy and Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) ensure affordable supply for farmers, with detailed pricing and subsidy mechanisms for 2025-26 discussed in Lok Sabha.