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‘One Nation, One Fertiliser’ scheme launched

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    Polity & Governance
  • Published
    18th Oct, 2022

Context:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘One Nation, One Fertiliser’ scheme. The prime minister also released PM-KISAN funds worth Rs.16, 000 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer.

What is the ‘One Nation, One Fertiliser’ scheme?

  • The ‘One Nation, One Fertiliser’ scheme or the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana was launched during the event. 
  • Under this scheme, the all type of fertilisers, whether it is DAP, NPK or urea will be sold under the brand name of ‘Bharat’. 
  • This will standardise fertiliser brands across the nation irrespective of the company that manufactures it.

Significance:

  • Affordable quality fertiliser of Bharat brand to the farmers.
  • The farmer will get rid of all kinds of confusion about the quality of the fertilisers and its availability.
  • Reduction of the cost of fertilisers and increase their availability.

'PM-Kisan Samruddhi Kendras (PM-KSK)

  • The PM also inaugurated 600 'PM-Kisan Samruddhi Kendras (PM-KSK) which are expected to act as one- stop-shop providing multiple services to farmers.
  • PM-KSK will supply agri-inputs like seeds, fertilisers and farm implements, along with providing testing facilities for soil, seeds and fertilisers, besides information about government schemes. 
  • About 3.25 lakh fertiliser retail shops will be converted into PM-KSKs across the country.

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