The Government of India emphasizes balanced fertilizer use, with ICAR recommending soil-test-based nutrient management and the 4R approach for sustainable agriculture.
National NPK consumption ratio is skewed at 9.8:3.7:1 versus the ideal 4:2:1, with state-wise data showing wide variations in fertilizer use patterns.
The PM-PRANAM scheme incentivizes states to reduce chemical fertilizer use by sharing subsidy savings, with 95% of grants for state-level implementation.