(a) whether due to subsidy, urea is over utilized and phosphorous and potassium are under
utilized by farmers, which is adversely affecting the productivity of the crops;
(b) if so, whether the Government proposes to provide subsidy on phosphorous and
potassium also to prevent such practices; and
(c) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)
(a): The ideal macro level ratio of Nitrogenous, Phosphatic and Potassic (NPK) fertilizers is
4:2:1 which deteriorated to 9.5:3.2:1 during 1992-93 due to withdrawal of subsidy (concession)
on P&K fertilizers, has since improved to 6.5:2.5:1 during 2003-04.
(b): The Government is providing subsidy (concession) to P&K fertilizers also.
(c): Does not arise.