Linking urea sales to digital farmer IDs aims to curb leakages and improve fertiliser subsidy efficiency
Fertiliser subsidies are set to hit ₹1.9 trillion in 2025-26, driven by post-2020 cost escalation
Cheap urea has skewed fertiliser use, harming soil health and limiting productivity gains
Fertiliser imports surged to nearly $18 billion, exposing India to global price volatility
Uneven land records and digital access risk excluding marginal and tenant farmers
Phased rollout and inclusion safeguards can align subsidy control with soil revival and productivity