Need to Reduce Dependence on Urea

  • Urea, the most widely used nitrogenous fertilizer in India, is heavily dependent on natural gas for its production.
  • Recent geopolitical tensions in West Asia have affected the availability and prices of urea.
  • In July 2026, the Government approved the National Investment Policy–Urea 2026, enabling the establishment of nine new gas-based urea plants.
  • The Government has also initiated work on a Green Urea Roadmap.
  • Urea contains 46% nitrogen and accounts for more than 55% of India's total fertilizer consumption.
  • Excessive use of urea has reduced Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) to 30–45%. ....
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