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Atmanirbhar Bharat's Urea Shield Protects Farmers Amid Iran War, PM Modi Says

PM Narendra Modi speaks in Parliament on the Iran war. (Image: Sansad TV)

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News18•23-03-2026, 14:51

Atmanirbhar Bharat's Urea Shield Protects Farmers Amid Iran War, PM Modi Says

•India's indigenous urea production acts as a shield for farmers against global supply chain disruptions.
•PM Modi highlighted that despite global urea prices soaring to Rs 3,000 a quintal during Covid, Indian farmers paid only Rs 300.
•Over the last decade, 6 new urea plants were started, increasing production capacity by 76 lakh MT.
•Domestic production of DAP and NPKS also increased to 50 lakh MT, with diversified fertilizer imports.
•Subsidies ensure price stability for farmers, insulating them from international price fluctuations and geopolitical tensions.

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