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Agriculture
Government Approves Nutrient-Based Subsidy Rates for Kharif 2026 Phosphatic and Potassic Fertilisers
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🗓 20 Sep 2026, 04:35 AM
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The government has approved the nutrient-based subsidy rates for phosphatic and potassic fertilisers for the upcoming Kharif season 2026. The move aims to support farmers with targeted fertiliser subsidies.
The approval covers the nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) rates that will be applied to phosphatic and potassic fertilisers used during the Kharif 2026 season. This decision was taken by the central government to ensure that farmers receive appropriate financial assistance for these essential inputs.
By fixing the NBS rates, the government intends to stabilise fertiliser prices and make nutrient-specific support more transparent. The measure is part of ongoing efforts to boost agricultural productivity and sustain farm incomes.
Officials said the subsidy framework will be implemented through the existing fertiliser distribution network, allowing farmers to benefit directly at the point of purchase. The rates will remain in effect for the entire Kharif 2026 cropping period.
By fixing the NBS rates, the government intends to stabilise fertiliser prices and make nutrient-specific support more transparent. The measure is part of ongoing efforts to boost agricultural productivity and sustain farm incomes.
Officials said the subsidy framework will be implemented through the existing fertiliser distribution network, allowing farmers to benefit directly at the point of purchase. The rates will remain in effect for the entire Kharif 2026 cropping period.