A Strategic Roadmap towards Fertilizer Self-Reliance

  • India's annual domestic urea production has increased to approximately 31 million tonnes, while the annual requirement stands at about 39 million tonnes.
  • Under the National Coal Gasification Mission, the target is to gasify 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030, supported by a Rs. 37,500 crore Cabinet-approved scheme.
  • More than 260 million Soil Health Cards have been distributed to farmers under the Soil Health and Fertility Scheme.

Alternative Strategies for Fertilizer Self-Reliance

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Key Features and Benefits

Coal Gasification

  • Converts coal into synthesis gas (syngas) for producing nitrogenous fertilizers.

Green Ammonia

  • A nitrogen-rich source (about 82% nitrogen) ....
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