(a) whether the Government has removed control on minimum retail price
of Single Super Phosphate (SSP); and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government has removed control on minimum retail price
of Single Super Phosphate (SSP); and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND
PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF
CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI SRIKANT KUMAR JENA)
(a) & (b): Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Policy is being implemented
on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers including Single Super Phosphate (SSP).
Under the policy, a fixed amount of subsidy decided on annual basis is provided
on all subsidised P&K fertilizers depending on its nutrient content. The Maximum
Retail Prices (MRP) are fixed by the fertilizer companies.
The Government has never fixed any minimum retail price on any grade of fertilizers.