No Shortage of Urea for Kharif Season: Government Assures Ample Stock and Boosted Domestic Production

In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Jagat Prakash Nadda assured farmers that there will be no shortage of urea during the Kharif 2026 season.

Key Highlights:
- Surplus Stock: Total urea availability stands at 163.78 lakh metric tonnes against an estimated demand of 109.40 lakh metric tonnes, leaving a surplus of 54.38 lakh metric tonnes (roughly 47.9% above requirement).
- Increased Production Capacity: Domestic urea production capacity has grown from 207.54 lakh metric tonnes per annum in 2014-15 to 269.42 lakh metric tonnes for 2026-27, driven by six new plants under the New Investment Policy.
- Policy & Enforcement: The Union Cabinet recently approved the National Urea Investment Policy-2026 to boost self-reliance. Additionally, enforcement agencies conducted 158,886 raids between April 1 and July 17, 2026, resulting in suspended licenses and FIRs to crack down on black-marketing.