Question : FERTILIZER SUBSIDY FOR 2008-09

(a) whether Government has estimated anticipated fertilizer subsidy bill for 2008-09, and;

(b) if so, the details thereof ?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE(SHRI PA WAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) & (b): The BE 2008-09 provides for Rs. 30,986.36 crore (net of recoveries) for Fertilizer Subsidy.