NEW DELHI: Fifteen out of 20 India-bound ships in the Persian Gulf carrying fertiliser cargo have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, which will help augment the country’s soil nutrient stocks, govt said Sunday. In addition, for three consecutive months – April to June – domestic urea production has surpassed the target, with 71.6 lakh tonnes having been produced in these months as against the target of 67.9 lakh tonnes.The two developments will ensure adequate fertiliser availability for farmers during the ongoing kharif crop cultivation, officials said. Fertiliser minister J P Nadda said govt had focused on getting soil nutrients through alternative routes during the crisis. He added that Indian missions abroad had actively assisted the department in establishing contact with potential global producers and suppliers. “As a result, both our fertiliser imports and domestic production are in a very strong position today,” he said.Urea supplies have been successfully arranged from Oman, Malaysia, Vietnam, Georgia, Nigeria, Russia, Finland, Egypt, Algeria, Turkiye and the Netherlands; in the case of DAP and NPK fertilisers, supplies have been secured through Red Sea route from Russia, Morocco, Egypt, the United States, Jordan, South Korea, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia.The department said that in April, urea production had reached 21 lakh tonnes as against the target of 20.3 lakh tonnes and in May 2026, it stood at 25.2 lakh tonnes, exceeding the target of 22.5 lakh tonnes. Similarly in June, production reached 25.4 lakh tonnes as against the target of 25 lakh tonnes.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Super Emergency’: TMC Claims Police Barricaded Mamata Banerjee’s House Before Baruipur VisitBadrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee Forms 4-Member Panel To Probe Donation Irregularity ClaimsMumbai Monsoon Horror: 63-Year-Old Dies After Tree Falls On ShopCentre Denies Reports That Bhutan Rejected India’s E20 Petrol ProposalPoJK Protesters Seek Help From India’s Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh Regions Amid Pakistan’s CrackdownPrashant Kishor To Finally Contest Bankipur Bypoll, Jan Suraaj Names Founder As CandidateWhy Did China Reacted Sharply To Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s India Visit?Govt Cracks Down on Meta Over Alleged Child Sexual Abuse-Linked Instagram Ads, Seeks Reply in 7 DaysMamata Reassumes TMC Leadership As Dilip Ghosh Claims Party Is Crumbling Amid ResignationsWhy Adani’s $1.4 Billion Vizhinjam Port Stake Sale To MSC Has Triggered A Political Row123PhotostoriesIs it normal forgetfulness or Alzheimer’s disease? Doctor reveals the warning signs you should never ignoreSonam Kapoor’s Punit Balana look had more drama than Anshula Kapoor’s mehendi playlist, and we loved every bit of itTop 5 most active dog breeds5 grasslands in India where the monsoon feels magical5 things to expect at India’s widest waterfall during the monsoonHigh cholesterol often has no symptoms, says AHA: These 10 guidelines could help protect your heartPersonality test: Only the first thing you notice in this illusion reveals your true hidden strengthAamir Khan weds Gauri Spratt: Before saying ‘I Do,’ Aamir Khan dropped these 5 surprisingly honest quotes on loveFrom Krushna Abhishek’s California house to Vicky Jain’s Rs 50 crore home: Celebrities who own several luxurious properties5 best hair oils for frizzy locks during monsoon that actually tame humidity123Hot PicksNHL Trade RumorHarrison ButkerTaylor and Travis Wedding PhotosIndia Passport Ranking SlipsBSUSC applicationsMumbai rainDelhi MurderBrittany MahomesTrumpTop TrendingNHL TradeDelhi rainBrittany MahomesFIFA World Cup 2026Mamata BanerjeeBengaluru Capgemini DaycareKetan AgarwalFrance FIFA World CupNFL Trade RumorVozinha
NEW DELHI: Fifteen out of 20 India-bound ships in the Persian Gulf carrying fertiliser cargo have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, which will help augment the country’s soil nutrient stocks, govt said Sunday. In addition, for three consecutive months – April to June – domestic urea production has surpassed the target, with 71.6 lakh tonnes having been produced in these months as against the target of 67.9 lakh tonnes.The two developments will ensure adequate fertiliser availability for farmers during the ongoing kharif crop cultivation, officials said. Fertiliser minister J P Nadda said govt had focused on getting soil nutrients through alternative routes during the crisis. He added that Indian missions abroad had actively assisted the department in establishing contact with potential global producers and suppliers. “As a result, both our fertiliser imports and domestic production are in a very strong position today,” he said.Urea supplies have been successfully arranged from Oman, Malaysia, Vietnam, Georgia, Nigeria, Russia, Finland, Egypt, Algeria, Turkiye and the Netherlands; in the case of DAP and NPK fertilisers, supplies have been secured through Red Sea route from Russia, Morocco, Egypt, the United States, Jordan, South Korea, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia.The department said that in April, urea production had reached 21 lakh tonnes as against the target of 20.3 lakh tonnes and in May 2026, it stood at 25.2 lakh tonnes, exceeding the target of 22.5 lakh tonnes. Similarly in June, production reached 25.4 lakh tonnes as against the target of 25 lakh tonnes.
