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  • Fertiliser Subsidy Bill Set to Double Amid Global Supply Crunch: Impact on Indian Agriculture and Economy

    Introduction India’s agricultural sector is facing fresh challenges as rising global fertiliser prices and supply chain disruptions threaten to significantly increase the country’s fertiliser subsidy burden. According to recent estimates, the fertiliser subsidy bill could touch nearly ₹3.4 lakh crore, almost double the budgeted allocation, due to escalating international prices and supply shortages. The situation…

  • India’s Fertiliser Policy Challenge: Why Centre and States Must Work Together

    Why Fertiliser Policy Has Become a Major Concern Fertilisers have played a crucial role in improving agricultural productivity and supporting India’s food security objectives. However, concerns are growing over the excessive use of chemical fertilisers, particularly urea, and their long-term impact on soil health, water resources, and agricultural sustainability. The debate has gained attention as…

  • Where Fossil Fuel Shocks Hurt India’s Farms: Energy-Agriculture Link Explained

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Green Revolution, fertilisers, fossil fuels, MSPMains: GS Paper 3 — Agriculture, Economy, Energy Security Why in News? Recent analysis highlights how fluctuations in global fossil fuel prices are directly affecting Indian agriculture, especially through rising costs of fertilisers, irrigation, and mechanisation. How Agriculture Depends on Fossil Fuels Indian…

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