Nano DAP now available at Prime Minister Kisan Samriddhi Kendras to promote usage across 15 Agro-climatic zones

The Government of India has notified Nano Dope under the Fertilizer Control Order 1985 on the basis of bio-efficacy tests and toxicology tests. M/s Coromandel International Limited (CIL), M/s Zuari Farm Hub Limited and M/s Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) have been granted permission to manufacture Nano DAP.

Seed Treatment and Foliar Spray to Save DAP:

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has stated that IFFCO and CIL have developed Nano DAP and conducted preliminary field trials on selected crops at various Agricultural Universities and ICAR Institutes. The trials have shown that using Nano DAP as seed treatment and foliar spray could potentially save the traditionally used granular DAP.

Government Initiatives to Promote Effective Use of Nano Fertilizers:

1. Awareness campaigns such as workshops, webinars, street plays, films in regional languages, and Kisan Sammelans are being organized to promote the use of Nano Urea.
2. Nano Urea is available at Prime Minister Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PMKSKs).
3. Nano fertilizers have been included in the regular monthly supply plan by the Department of Fertilizers.
4. ICAR through Indian Institute of Soil Science Bhopal recently conducted a national campaign on efficient and balanced use of fertilizers including nano-fertilizers.
5. The use of nano fertilizers was promoted during the “Vikas Bharat Sankalp Yatra” launched on 15 November 2023.
6. The NaMo Drone Didi scheme, the Government of India aims to provide drones to 15,000 women self-help groups. Under this scheme, fertilizer companies have provided 1,094 drones to SHGs, which has helped in increasing the application of nano fertilizers.

Mega Campaign to Promote Nano DAP Usage: A mega campaign has been launched to promote Nano DAP in all 15 agro-climatic zones of the country in collaboration with the Department of Fertilizers. This includes consultations and field-level demonstrations. Apart from this, regional level demonstrations and awareness programs are being organized for Nano Urea Plus in 100 districts across the country.

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