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Cabinet Approves Rs 37,952 Crore Fertiliser Subsidy for Rabi 2025-26 Season

The Union Cabinet has approved nutrient-based subsidy rates for the upcoming Rabi season. This decision ensures farmers will have access to affordable fertilisers from October 2025 through March 2026. The government has allocated nearly Rs 38,000 crore for this subsidy program. This move aims to maintain steady supply of essential fertilisers during the crucial Rabi cropping season.

Key Points: Modi Cabinet Approves Nutrient Based Subsidy Rates for Rabi 2025-26

  • Cabinet approves Rs 37,952 crore subsidy for Rabi season 2025-26
  • Subsidy covers 28 grades of phosphatic and potassic fertilisers
  • Rates effective from October 2025 to March 2026
  • Budget allocation Rs 736 crore higher than Kharif season
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Cabinet approves nutrient based subsidy rates for Rabi 2025-26 on phosphatic and potassic fertilizers

Union Cabinet approves Rs 37,952 crore fertiliser subsidy for Rabi 2025-26, ensuring affordable P&K fertilisers for farmers from October 2025 to March 2026.

"The subsidy would be provided to the fertiliser companies as per approved and notified rates so that fertilisers are made available to farmers at affordable prices - Official Press Release"

New Delhi, October 28

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilisers to fix the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Rabi season 2025-26 on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers. The rates will be effective from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, as per an official press release.

New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilisers to fix the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Rabi season 2025-26 on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers. The rates will be effective from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, as per an official press release.

According to the release, the tentative budgetary requirement for the Rabi season 2025-26 will be around Rs 37,952.29 crore. This amount is about Rs 736 crore higher than the estimated subsidy for the Kharif season of 2025. The government aims to ensure that fertilisers such as Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) and NPKS (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potash, and Sulphur) grades remain easily available to farmers at affordable prices through these approved subsidy rates.

The Cabinet stated that the move will help maintain the steady supply of P&K fertilisers to farmers and support them during the Rabi cropping season. It will also help rationalise subsidy levels based on the recent global price trends of fertilisers and their key inputs.

Under the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme, which has been in place since April 1, 2010, the government provides subsidies to manufacturers and importers of fertilisers so that farmers can buy them at reasonable prices. At present, 28 grades of P&K fertilisers, including DAP, are supplied under this system.

The approval for the Rabi 2025-26 season comes amid changing international market conditions for fertiliser components like urea, DAP, muriate of potash (MOP), and sulphur. The government said that subsidies will be released to fertiliser companies as per the approved rates to keep prices affordable for farmers across the country.

"The subsidy would be provided to the fertiliser companies as per approved and notified rates so that fertilisers are made available to farmers at affordable prices," the release stated.

- ANI

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Priya S
₹37,952 crore is a huge amount! While I appreciate the support for farmers, I hope there's proper monitoring to ensure this subsidy actually helps small and marginal farmers, not just the big players.
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Sarah B
Living in rural Maharashtra, I've seen how crucial these subsidies are for farmers. The timing before Rabi season is perfect. Hope the distribution is smooth across all states. 👍
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Aditya G
The increase of ₹736 crore over Kharif season shows the government is responsive to global price trends. This should help stabilize fertilizer prices when farmers need them most during Rabi sowing.
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Michael C
While the subsidy is welcome, I'm concerned about the long-term sustainability. We need to promote organic farming and reduce chemical fertilizer dependency for soil health. Just a thought from an agriculture enthusiast.
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Nisha Z
My father is a farmer in UP. These subsidies make a real difference in our household budget. Thank you for continuing the NBS scheme that's been helping since 2010. Jai Kisan! 🌾

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