(a) the quantum of increase in urea subsidy during the last three years, year-wise; and
(b) the increase in subsidy on account of increase of feed-stock prices and on account of
increased production, during the said period?
(a) the quantum of increase in urea subsidy during the last three years, year-wise; and
(b) the increase in subsidy on account of increase of feed-stock prices and on account of
increased production, during the said period?
THE MINISTER OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI SURESH P. PRABHU)
(a) & (b) : A statement is laid on the table of the House.
Statement referred to in reply to parts (a) & (b) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No.
437 to be answered on 24.8.2000.
(a) The quantum of increase in subsidy on indigenous urea during the last three years is
as follows:
Year Quantum of increase in the amount of subsidy on indigenous urea, as compared to the subsidy paid during the preceding year
1997-98 Rs.1823 crore 1998-99 Rs.1050 crore 1999-2000 Rs.1101 crore