Fertiliser push: Two new urea plants to start production soon; govt says import dependence set to ease

India is set to add 25.4 lakh tonnes of annual urea production capacity with two new fertiliser plants expected to begin operations shortly, a move the government says will strengthen domestic availability and reduce reliance on imports, PTI reported. The announcement comes as India continues efforts to boost fertiliser self-sufficiency while shielding farmers from global supply disruptions and price volatility. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, six new mega urea plants have already been established since 2014, adding a combined annual capacity of 76.2 lakh tonnes. "Two more high-capacity urea plants with a combined annual capacity of 25.4 lakh tonnes are set to commence production shortly," the ministry said.