Question : CONSUMPTION OF FERTILIZERS IN ORISSA



(a) the per hectare consumption of Nitrogen, Potash and Phosphate in Orissa; and

(b) the quantity of urea and other fertilizers supplied to State during each of the last three years and till date?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)

(a): The per hectare consumption of Nitrogen, Potash & Phosphate in Orissa is estimated at 29.57 kg., 7.09 kg. and 10.64 kg. respectively during 2004-05.

(b): The quantity of Urea and other major Fertilizers like DAP & MOP supplied to Orissa State during each of the last three years and till date is given in the statement attached.

Annexure

Availability/Supply of Urea, DAP and MOP to Orissa during last three years and till date.

(In 000 tonnes)
Name of Fertilizer Quantity available/Supplied
2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 (Estt.) 0.1.04.2005 to 31.7.2005
UREA 388.54 418.76 392.01 109.52 DAP 85.59 74.71 83.06 36.95 MOP 59.71 66.68 93.43 45.48