Restriction on production of Neem coated Urea removed Chemcials and Fertilizers Minister says there would neither be increase in Urea price nor change in subsidy

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Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 08 2015 | 12:20 AM IST
The Government has taken steps to encourage production and availability of fortified and coated urea in the country. In this regard, the cap / restrictions to produce Neem coated urea has been removed. The Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Sh. Ananth Kumar today said that a notification in this regard has been issued. Addressing a press conference here today, he said that using neem coated urea will not only increase crop yields but also lower input cost to farmers. He said it will also reduce imports of precious fertilizers as well as reduce ground and soil pollution.

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First Published: Jan 07 2015 | 12:20 AM IST

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