Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme

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Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme

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Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme

The Cabinet approves a 12% increase in Nutrient Based Subsidy rates for phosphatic and potassic fertilizers for the Kharif season 2026. The revision focuses on supporting balanced fertilizer usage.

Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme:

Dimension Key Details
Launch Has been launched in 2010 by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
Objective Provides for promotion of balanced fertilizer use and reduction of subsidy burden on the government.
Subsidy Basis Provides for linkage of subsidy to nutrient content of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and sulphur.
Coverage Comprises 28 grades of phosphatic and potassic fertilizers including DAP and SSP.
Recent Revision Has been approved for 12% increase in subsidy rates for Kharif season 2026.
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The Cabinet approved an increase in Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for which category of fertilizers for the Kharif season 2026?