India Meets 73% Fertilizer Need Domestically in 2025
India achieves a major milestone in fertilizer self-reliance, with domestic production meeting 73% of demand in 2025. Discover how strategic policies boosted local manufacturing.
India achieves a major milestone in fertilizer self-reliance, with domestic production meeting 73% of demand in 2025. Discover how strategic policies boosted local manufacturing.
India's domestic production now meets 73% of its fertiliser demand, a significant rise from 57% in 2020-21, reducing import dependency and boosting food security. Discover the government's strategy for self-reliance.
Uttar Pradesh notifies SOPs offering tiered land subsidies for Global Capability Centres to boost investment and create jobs. Learn about the region-wise incentives.
Telangana govt revives agricultural mechanisation scheme, offering tractors & harvesters at up to 50% subsidy. Aimed at 1.3 lakh farmers to combat rising costs & labour shortage.
Odisha cabinet approves amended tourism policy, slashing minimum investment for hotels to 10 rooms and hiking capital subsidy to Rs 100 crore to boost sector growth. Read more.
Kurukshetra district achieves 81.4% of its solar target, leading Haryana under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Learn about subsidies, benefits, and how to apply.
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu pledges pucca houses for all eligible poor families and a plan to replace 1,000 petrol taxis with EVs. Read about the state's major welfare and green mobility push.
Mysuru MP Yaduveer Wadiyar criticizes Karnataka's slow PM-Surya Ghar Yojana implementation, citing bureaucratic apathy. Only 10,000 of 2.22 lakh applications installed. Read more.
Kurukshetra district leads Haryana by installing rooftop solar on 3,807 houses under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, achieving 81.4% of its target. Learn about subsidies and benefits.
East Champaran district launches a makhana cultivation scheme with a 75% subsidy for farmers. The pilot project aims to boost local economy using vast water bodies.
India's UDAN scheme faces turbulence as ₹900 crore is spent on 15 non-operational airports. Read about the viability challenges and regional aviation struggles.
Telangana's power utilities project a ₹22,104 crore revenue gap for 2026-27 but propose no tariff hike. The state government is expected to cover the deficit ahead of key local body elections.
Mandya district launches a tourism boost: 11 SC/ST beneficiaries receive Rs 5 lakh subsidy for mobile canteens. DC Kumara stresses hygiene, training, and high-footfall locations for success.
Bihar witnesses a surge in rooftop solar installations, with over 14,600 households benefiting from subsidies and loans under the PM Surya Ghar scheme. DISCOMs waive fees to boost clean energy adoption.
Iran's army chief threatens military action over US rhetoric as domestic unrest over economic woes enters 11th day. Government rolls out $7 subsidy amid soaring inflation.
Discover why gardeners treasure old aquarium water. It's packed with nitrogen, phosphorus, and organic matter that plants love. Learn how to use it safely for a healthier garden.
Iran's army chief warns of preemptive military action against US & Israel. As protests over economic woes enter 11th day, govt rolls out $7 monthly subsidy. Details inside.
India's fertilizer subsidy bill hit ₹1.9 trillion, but efficiency is plummeting. Experts demand direct cash transfers to farmers and market-led reforms to stop fiscal waste and ecological damage. Read the full analysis.
Gujarat's upcoming industrial policy will include new thrust sectors like semiconductor ancillaries and drones, reintroduce capital subsidy for large industries, and relax local hiring norms. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh rolls out automated micro-irrigation for sustainable farming. Get subsidies up to 55%, save 30% water, and boost yields. Learn how the state aims to set a national benchmark.
Bihar's agriculture department takes stringent action against fertilizer sale malpractices. 100 licences cancelled, 132 suspended. Minister Ram Kripal Yadav vows zero tolerance.
Vidyut Vinyogadarula Ikya Vedika demands Andhra Pradesh govt clear Rs 27,856 Cr subsidy & bill arrears. Delays threaten financial collapse of state power utilities. Details inside.
Over 93% of Delhi households received electricity subsidy benefits in December 2025, the highest ever. Nearly 80% of consumers benefited annually as the scheme's cost nears Rs 4,000 crore. Explore the data trends and seasonal impacts.
Kerala's famed pineapple prices have surged by 300% due to fertilizer shortages and climate change, severely impacting farmers and consumers. Learn about the crisis and its wider implications.
The Centre mandates stock limits & real-time tracking for DAP & MOP fertilizers to prevent hoarding and ensure affordable prices for farmers. Learn about the new regulatory measures.
The Centre's fertiliser subsidy for Rabi season climbs by Rs 736 crore to Rs 24,420 crore, driven by increased nutrient-based support. Farmers to benefit from stable DAP and MOP prices.
India's urea fertilizer imports skyrocketed by 120.3% to 7.17 million tonnes during April-November 2024-25, reveals FAI data. Explore the causes and impact on agriculture.
Indian Railways increased passenger fares twice in FY26 to address massive losses and reduce cross-subsidy from freight. The hikes are modest and aimed at financial sustainability. Learn the details and impact.
Haryana MLA Shyam Singh Rana distributed 13 subsidy cheques to beneficiaries of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in Rewari, promoting solar energy adoption.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu announces 37 MoUs worth Rs 10,000 crore at MSME Fest, reveals new EV subsidy, green hydrogen buses, and a major industrial policy overhaul to boost investment.