Nano Urea

Why in the News?

Recently, Union Minister of Chemical and Fertilizers reviewed progress of Nano Urea (liquid). India will produce over 6cr bottles of Nano urea and make it available to farmers in 2022-23.

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About Nano Urea: 

• • Nano Urea is an innovative nano fertilizer developed indigenously.
  • It is developed and Patented by IFFCO.
  • It is produced by an energy efficient environment friendly production process with less carbon footprints.

• Benefits: 

• • Enhances crop productivity by 8% with commensurate benefits in terms of better soil, air and water, and farmers profitability. 
  • It will reduce green House Gas (GHGs) emissions over a period of time.
  • It is cheaper than imported urea.
  • Reduce fertilizer subsidy bill.
  • It has a shelf life of a year.