Question : PRODUCTION OF UREA



(a) the production of urea in the country during each of the last three years and the current year;

(b) the assessment of requirement and availability of urea for the year 2012-13;

(c) the quantity of urea imported during each of the last three years and the current year;

(d) whether steps have been taken by the Government to bridge the gap between the indigenous production and import of urea; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION AND MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SHRI SRIKANT KUMAR JENA)

(a) to (e): A statement laid on the table of the house.