Fertiliser Ministry seeks to double subsidy from Rs 1.71 lakh crore budgeted for FY27 as Iran war hits costs

With rising prices of imported soil nutrients stemming from ongoing conflicts in West Asia, the fertiliser ministry is pushing for a substantial hike in subsidy allocations for the current fiscal year. This move underscores the government's commitment to farmers, who rely heavily on state-supported urea and P&K fertilisers.