Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a meeting in order to improve the availability of phosphatic fertilisers (DAP and NPK) and to reduce the dependence on imports by making India truly Aatmnirbhar in fertilisers.
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An Action Plan was chalked out for making India Aatmanirbhar in fertiliser production through indigenous resources.
Mandaviya directed to commercially exploit and ramp up the production in the existing 30 lakh MT of Phosphorite deposits which are available in Rajasthan, central part of peninsular India, Hirapur(MP) ,Lalitpur(UP) , Mussoorie syncline , Cuddapah basin(AP).
Rock Phosphate is the key raw material for DAP and NPK fertilisers and India is 90% dependent on imports.
Volatility in international prices affects domestic prices of fertilisers and hinders the progress and development of agriculture sector in the country.
