Government to Provide Fertilizer Subsidy and Free Red Powder Fertilizer for Maha Season

Speaking at the parliament, the prime minister said that, the period for providing fertilizer subsidy to each District is from October 1, 2024 to February 1, 2025. The fertilizer subsidy of Rs. 25,000 will be provided in two phases, in installments of Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 10,000 and the first installment of Rs. 15,000 has already been provided. “The Government makes every effort to implement an effective system to meet the fertilizer needs of farmers. Discussions are being held with Organizations of farmers in this regard”, she added.

“ In addition to the financial subsidy provided to farmers cultivating paddy, the Government has planned to provide more than 25,000 Metric Tons of Muriate of Potash (MOP) fertilizer free of charge”, the prime minister highlighted.