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Cabinet Approves Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) for P&K Fertilizers for Rabi 2025-26.

National | Dated: 30 Oct 2025

The Union Cabinet approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers for the Rabi 2025-26 season (October–March). This approval involves a subsidy of ?37,952 crore and aims to insulate farmers against the rise in global soil nutrient prices, ensuring the availability of non-urea fertilizers at affordable rates.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The Union Cabinet approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates.
  • The subsidy is for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers for the Rabi 2025-26 season.
  • The total tentative budgetary requirement for the subsidy is estimated at ?37,952 crore.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • The decision insulates farmers from international price volatility.
  • It promotes the balanced use of fertilizers (N, P, K, S).
  • Prices of non-urea soil nutrients like DAP will remain unchanged for the Rabi season.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which mechanism's rates did the Cabinet approve for P&K fertilizers for the Rabi 2025-26 season?

Correct Answer: Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS)

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS)

  • Mechanism: Subsidy fixed based on nutrient content, Implemented since: April 1, 2010, Focus: Non-urea fertilizers (P&K).
  • Goal: Ensure affordable prices for farmers, Current Subsidy: Approx. ?37,952 crore for Rabi 2025-26.