Govt Extends DAP Fertiliser Subsidy: Rs 3,850 Cr Package

By By Rediff Money Desk, New Delhi
Jan 01, 2025 15:34
Indian government extends a Rs 3,850 crore package to ensure affordable DAP fertiliser for farmers until December 2025.
New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) The government on Wednesday announced an extension of a one-time special package of up to Rs 3,850 crore to ensure farmers continue to get Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertiliser at Rs 1,350 per bag of 50 kg.

A decision in this regard was taken in a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here.

The one-time special package for DAP was approved for the January-December 2025 period, I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters.

The move aims to ensure the sustainable availability of DAP at affordable prices to farmers.
Source: PTI
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