Nano Urea Fertilizer: A Game-Changer for Indian Agriculture
By Khritish Swargiary
Notification and Production Capacity
In a significant move to boost the agricultural sector, the Government of India has notified Nano Urea as a nano fertilizer under the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO). This groundbreaking development has the potential to revolutionize farming practices across the country.
On 24th February, 2021, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) officially notified Nano Urea (Liquid) produced by IFFCO as a nano fertilizer under the FCO. Further, on 6th March, 2023, DA&FW also notified the specification of Nano Urea to be manufactured by M/s Ray Nano Science and Research Centre for a period of three years.
The production capacity of Nano Urea fertilizer in India is steadily increasing...
Expanding Horizons
The Government of India is not directly involved in setting up Nano Urea plants. However, fertilizer companies have informed that they have decided to set up six more Nano Urea plants in the country. This expansion highlights the growing demand and acceptance of this innovative fertilizer among farmers.
State-wise Sales
The adoption of Nano Urea has been remarkable, with substantial sales reported across various states and union territories...
State | Sale (In Bottles) by IFFCO | Sale (In Bottles) by Ray Nano Science & Research Centre |
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State | Sale (In Bottles) by IFFCO | Sale (In Bottles) by Ray Nano Science & Research Centre |
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Punjab | 6263768 | - |
Haryana & Delhi | 3722868 | - |
Rajasthan | 5979880 | - |
Jammu and Kashmir | 765512 | - |
Himachal Pradesh | 407886 | - |
Gujarat | 5202314 | 77780 |
Madhya Pradesh | 5357990 | - |
Chhattisgarh | 1956772 | - |
Maharashtra & Goa | 5602322 | - |
Uttar Pradesh | 12492944 | 41040 |
Uttarakhand | 532212 | - |
Bihar | 5461188 | - |
Jharkhand | 719574 | - |
West Bengal | 5001112 | - |
Assam & NE | 1748174 | - |
Odisha | 2196082 | - |
Andhra Pradesh | 1332388 | - |
Telangana | 1452524 | - |
Karnataka | 3574754 | - |
Tamil Nadu | 2643358 | - |
Kerala | 275882 | - |
Export* | 484560 | - |
Total | 7,31,74,064 | 1,18,820 |
Grand Total | 7,32,92,884 |
The overwhelming response from farmers across the country is a testament to the efficacy and potential of Nano Urea fertilizer. With its ability to enhance crop yield and minimize environmental impact, Nano Urea is poised to play a pivotal role in achieving sustainable agriculture and food security in India.
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