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6th Minor Irrigation Census

Recently, latest edition of the Minor Irrigation Census (MIC) finds that electricity is the dominant source of power to extract water, over diesel, windmills, and solar pumps.

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Nano Liquid Urea

A recent opinion paper has questioned the scientific authenticity of Nano liquid urea produced by the country’s largest fertiliser manufacturer Indian Farmers and Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO).

Nutrient Based Subsidy
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Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Regime

Standing Committee of Parliament on Chemicals and Fertilizers reports called for ending the import dependence on fertilizers such as urea, diammonium phosphate (DAP), muriate of potash (MOP), and nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK).