Question : ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS OF MANURE AND FERTILISERS

(a) whether the Government has estimated annual requirement of manure and fertilisers in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government to ensure availability of the manure and fertilisers in the country?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI ARUN YADAV)

(a) & (b): The annual requirement of major chemical fertilizers during 2010-11 is as follows:-

Lakh tonnes

Urea	290.79

Diammonium Phosphate (DAP)	120.92

Muriate of Potash (MOP)	47.90

Complexes	92.00

Single Super Phosphate	38.31

(c): The requirement of fertilizers is assessed before each cropping season i.e. Kharif and Rabi season through Agricultural Inputs Zonal Conferences organized by DAC. The assessed State-wise, Month-wise requirement of fertilizers finalized in the Zonal Conference is communicated to Department of Fertilizers for making supply plan to the States. The availability of fertilizers in the States is monitored in weekly video conference held jointly by DAC, DOF and Ministry of Railways and appropriate action is taken to ensure availability of the required fertilizers.

Question : ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS OF MANURE AND FERTILISERS

Answer given by the minister

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