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

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By Rediff Money Desk, New Delhi   Jan 01, 2025 15:34

Indian government extends Rs 3,850 crore special package to ensure affordable DAP fertilizer for farmers until December 2025. The move aims to sustain DAP availability at Rs 1,350 per bag.
Govt Extends DAP Fertilizer Subsidy: Rs 3,850 Cr Package
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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