National Academy of Agricultural Sciences organized brainstorming session to develop roadmap for fertilizer self-reliance by 2047.
India consumes 33 million tonnes fertilizers annually with significant imports, requiring ₹1.71 lakh crore subsidy in 2024-25.
Session proposed replacing 25% mineral fertilizers with organic manures in 3 years via Integrated Nutrient Supply Mission.
Participants recommended policy shifts including urea under nutrient-based subsidy and direct cash transfers to farmers.