Under-funding of Nutrient Subsidy Schemes

Context: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers has warned the Ministry of Fertilizers against under-funding nutrient subsidy schemes. About Under-funding of Nutrient Subsidy Schemes: The Department of Fertilizers projected an outlay of ₹1,84,704.63 crore for 2025-26. The Ministry of Finance reduced this by 7.38% to ₹1,71,082.44 crore. Reduction affected both the Nutrient-Based Subsidy …