Fertilizer reform: India must seize this moment to replace its subsidy regime with a high-yield policy
Published on: March 18, 2026, 7:30 a.m. | Source: Livemint
As urea and gas get dearer, the fiscal burden of India’s outdated fertilizer subsidy regime goes up. A shift to direct income transfers would relieve public finances of pressure, curb emissions, improve soil health and boost farm productivity.
