Fertilizer Subsidy Scheme 2026

Summary of the Scheme
Name of Scheme	Fertilizer Subsidy Scheme
Launch Year	2010 (Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme; the urea subsidy system predates it)
Benefits	Urea at ₹242 per 45 kg bag and subsidized prices for eligible P&K fertilizers.
Beneficiary	Farmers purchasing subsidized fertilizers.
Nodal Agency	Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Subscription	Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme
Mode of Apply	No separate application is generally required. Farmers can purchase subsidized fertilizers from authorized retailers through the PoS system.

Fertilizer Subsidy Scheme 2026: Urea at ₹242 a Bag and Subsidised Prices on DAP, MOP and NPK

Fertilizer is one of the biggest costs a farmer faces each season. Under the Government of India’s Fertilizer Subsidy Scheme, farmers can buy urea at a fixed ₹242 per 45 kg bag, along with subsidised DAP, MOP, SSP and NPK. There is no separate application. You buy from an authorised dealer and verify your identity at the shop.

What is the scheme?

The Department of Fertilizers, under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, runs the scheme. It works through two systems:

• Urea Subsidy Scheme: the government fixes the retail price of urea, and the older urea subsidy system predates the NBS scheme.
• Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme: started on 1 April 2010, it gives subsidies on phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilizers such as DAP, MOP, SSP and NPK grades, based on their nutrient content.

The subsidy does not go to farmers’ bank accounts. The government pays eligible fertilizer companies based on recorded sales, so farmers get the benefit as a lower price at the counter. Sales are recorded through Point of Sale (PoS) devices under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.

Scheme at a glance

The ₹242 price excludes applicable neem-coating charges and taxes.

Latest prices and subsidy rates

These figures carry specific periods, so don’t assume they hold for all of 2026-27.

Retail prices

Urea has a government-controlled maximum retail price. Prices of NBS fertilizers are set by companies under government monitoring. When costs rise internationally, the government may add extra support, as it did to hold DAP at ₹1,350 per 50 kg bag in Kharif 2026.

NBS subsidy rates (per kg of nutrient)

The Rabi 2025-26 rates are historical reference figures, not confirmed Rabi 2026-27 rates. These are also per kg of nutrient, not the price of a bag. The subsidy per bag depends on its nutrient content. Check the Department of Fertilizers site for the Rabi 2026-27 notification.

Key benefits

• Fixed-price urea
• Subsidised DAP, MOP, SSP and NPK
• Open to small, marginal, medium and large farmers, with no general income or landholding limit for ordinary purchases
• Seasonal supply planning for Kharif and Rabi
• Sales recorded on PoS devices for transparency
• Neem-coated urea, which supports efficient use and discourages diversion for non-agricultural purposes
• Monitoring and enforcement against hoarding, black marketing, overcharging and substandard products

Who is eligible?

• You must be a farmer or buyer purchasing eligible fertilizers for agricultural use.
• You must complete identity verification on the retailer’s PoS device. Aadhaar authentication is the main method, and other accepted options may be available under current government instructions.
• You must buy from an authorised retailer or PMKSK and follow the sale rules and buyer limits.

You generally don’t need to register separately or submit income certificates or land ownership documents.

What to carry

• Aadhaar card or Aadhaar-based authentication
• Other accepted ID, such as a Kisan Credit Card or Voter ID, where permitted
• Payment for the purchase
• Keep the receipt or SMS confirmation afterwards

If you can’t complete Aadhaar authentication, ask the dealer which other identification is currently accepted.

How to buy subsidised fertilizer

1. Visit an authorised fertilizer shop or PMKSK.
2. Say which fertilizer you need, and check the bag size and the MRP printed on it.
3. Complete identity verification on the PoS device.
4. Pay the applicable price and collect the fertilizer once the sale is recorded.
5. Keep your receipt and any SMS.
6. If the dealer charges above the printed MRP or refuses to follow the rules, contact your local agriculture department or fertilizer inspector.

Purchase limits

The government has reported a ceiling of 50 bags per buyer per month and 300 bags per season under PoS monitoring. Confirm this against current operational instructions before relying on it.

Reporting a complaint

Overcharging, hoarding, black marketing, diversion and substandard products can be reported.

1. Contact the agriculture officer or fertilizer inspector in your district or block.
2. Give the dealer’s name and location, the brand and grade, the amount charged, and a copy of the bill or other evidence.
3. For agricultural guidance, call the Kisan Call Center at 1800-180-1551.
4. For a formal complaint about overcharging or illegal sales, approach the relevant state enforcement authority.

States enforce the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and the Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985.

Related schemes

• PM-KISAN: financial assistance for eligible farmer families
• Kisan Call Center: guidance on farming questions

Need help?

• Kisan Call Center: 1800-180-1551
• Nodal Officer, Department of Fertilizers: 011-23381395
• Address: Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi
• Complaints: your district agriculture department or fertilizer inspector

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of urea?
₹242 per 45 kg bag, excluding neem-coating charges and taxes.

Do I need to apply?
No. You buy from an authorised dealer after PoS identity verification.

Is the subsidy sent to my bank account?
No. The government pays fertilizer companies, and you get the benefit as a lower price.

Which fertilizers are covered under NBS?
Phosphatic and potassic fertilizers such as DAP, MOP, SSP and NPK grades.

When was the NBS scheme launched?
On 1 April 2010.

Where can I report overcharging?
To your local agriculture department or fertilizer inspector.