Parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers flagged fertilizer shortage due to West Asia war
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House panel flags fertilizer shortage, calls for proper mechanism to address it
A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers has criticized the Centre's reactive response to fertilizer shortages triggered by the West Asia conflict. The panel recommended establishing a permanent Joint Fertilizer Command and Monitoring Cell to ensure real-time coordination and uninterrupted supply during every cropping season. This highlights vulnerabilities in India's fertilizer import dependency and the need for a structured institutional mechanism to safeguard agricultural productivity.
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Centre's responses were described as 'largely reactive' by the panel
Panel recommended a permanent Joint Fertilizer Command and Monitoring Cell
Objective: continuous, real-time coordination on fertilizer supply during every cropping season
Highlights India's import dependency risk for critical agricultural inputs
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