Addressing Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India has significantly expanded its fertiliser production capacity over the past decade, strengthening the country’s journey towards self-reliance in agriculture inputs.
He noted that six new urea plants have been commissioned in recent years, adding over 76 lakh metric tonnes to annual domestic production capacity. The move has helped bridge the gap between demand and supply, which earlier necessitated large-scale imports.
Official data supports this claim, showing that these six units together added about 76.2 lakh metric tonnes of urea capacity, while domestic production has steadily risen to record levels in recent years.
The Prime Minister further highlighted that domestic output of DAP and NPK fertilisers has also increased by around 50 lakh metric tonnes, indicating a broader push to balance nutrient availability for farmers.
India’s fertiliser production has grown consistently, with total output rising sharply and a large share of demand now being met domestically, reducing import dependence and supporting food security.