Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday held a meeting with the officials and stakeholders of Department of Fertilizers to improve the availability of Phosphatic Fertilizers (DAP & NPK) and reduce dependence on imports by making India truly self-reliant in terms of fertilizers presided over.
Become self-sufficient in fertilizers India
On this occasion Mandaviya said, "I am happy that the Department of Fertilizers is ready with an action plan to make India self-reliant in terms of Rock Phosphate. It is the main raw material of DAP and NPK. Prime Minister Narendra Modi By following Modi s call of Self-reliant India , India is definitely moving towards achieving self-reliance in the matter of fertilizers in the coming times."
Given to commercial exploitation of phosphorite instructions
In addition, Mandaviya has also commercially exploited and produced existing 30 lakh metric tonnes of Phosphorite available in Rajasthan, Central part of Peninsular India, Hirapur (Madhya Pradesh), Lalitpur (Uttar Pradesh), Mussoorie Sinkline, Cuddapah Basin (Andhra Pradesh). instructed to increase.
Underway to begin mining the reserves early work
At the same time, discussions and plans are underway with the Mining Department and the Geological Survey of India to expedite the exploration of potential potash ore resources in Satipura, Bharusari and Lakhasar in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. All the departments are working jointly to start mining the potential reserves at the earliest. This action plan includes steps to reduce import dependence of costly raw materials imported from abroad and make it accessible and affordable to farmers.
What is Rock Phosphate?
For your information, let us tell you that rock phosphate is the major raw material for DAP and NPK fertilizers and for this India is dependent on 90 percent imports. The volatility in its international prices affects the domestic prices of fertilizers and hinders the progress and development of the agricultural sector in the country.
Keeping these things in mind, Mandaviya called a meeting with the stakeholders to expedite the exploration and mining of available rock phosphate reserves in India.
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Source: Krishi Jagran
