PM Modi launches Urea Gold for farmers: PM Modi during his visit in Rajasthan launched a new type of Urea called “Urea Gold” which is coated with sulphur that can help improve the soil quality and reduce the expenses of the farmers.
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PM Modi stated during his visit to Sikar, Rajasthan that the government will not allow farmers to suffer due to rising urea costs; farmers in India will receive a sack of urea for Rs.226; urea is available for around Rs.800 in Pakistan, Rs.720 in Bangladesh, and Rs.2100 in China.
Urea Gold
Urea Gold is a new variety of Urea that is coated with sulphur, which is expected to address sulphur deficiencies in the soil. Urea Gold which is considered as “innovative fertilizer” is more economical and efficient than neem-coated urea. Urea Gold will ensure improved nitrogen use efficiency, reduced consumption and enhanced crop quality.
Benefits of Urea Gold
The use of Urea Gold in place of other fertilizers will address sulphur deficiencies in the soil. Urea Gold fertilizers is more economical and efficient than neem-coated urea. It increases the efficiency with which plants utilise nitrogen. It minimises fertiliser consumption while enhancing crop quality. It will save input costs for the farmers and also raise income for the farmers with enhanced production and productivity.
How Urea Gold is better than other fertilizers?
- Sulphur-coated urea allows for the progressive release of nitrogen, increasing its availability and uptake by crops.
- The inclusion of humid acid in Urea Gold further increases its lifespan as a fertilizer.
- This product not only substitutes traditional urea consumption but also reduces overall fertilizer usage.
- According to the analysis, 15kg of Urea Gold is equivalent to 20kg of regular urea in terms of advantages, making it a more efficient and effective alternative for farmers.
Other Pro-Farmer projects launched in Rajasthan
PM Modi also announced the 14th installment of the PM-KISAN Scheme and launched a number of projects in the election-year state. He also activated 1,500 FPOs on the Open Network for Digital Communication (ONDC). In addition, PM Modi designated 1.25 lakh PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PMKSKs). PMKSKs are being developed to provide a one-stop solution for all farmers’ needs from information on agri-inputs to testing facilities for soil, seeds and fertilizers and to information regarding various government schemes.