New Delhi, July 30: The value of urea imported during the financial year 2015-16 is US$ 2087.61 million. As per government of India decision, Department of Fertilizers is planning to conduct pilot in 8 districts in the coming Rabi Season (2016-17) and another 8 Districts in Kharif Season (2017-18) to capture Authenticated Retailer Sales and Buyer’s Details as a precursor to DBT in fertilizer sector. The feasibility of DBT in fertilizer would be ascertained only after analyzing the result of the pilot. Once the pilot is completed, the Department will evaluate technical and operational challenges and issues. Based on the results of the pilot, DoF will then move ahead with the pan India roadmap of DBT.
This information was given by the Minister of state of Chemicals and Fertilizer. Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya said this in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.
