Last updated on June 20th, 2023 at 03:40 pm
On 31st of January, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya said Production of the ‘Bharat’ brand urea also started in Barauni’s urea factory.
Self-sufficiency in urea production is an important step towards reducing dependence on imports and boosting the domestic fertilizer industry. Here are some steps toward achieving this goal:
- Expansion of existing urea plants: Existing urea plants can be expanded to increase their production capacity, thereby increasing the overall production of urea in the country.
- Upgradation of technology: Upgrading the technology used in the production of urea can result in better yields and improved efficiency, leading to increased production.
- Exploration of alternative raw materials: Currently, natural gas is the primary raw material used in the production of urea. Alternative sources of raw materials such as coal gasification and bio-gas can be explored to reduce dependence on natural gas.
- Encouragement of domestic production: The government can provide incentives to domestic urea manufacturers to encourage them to increase production. This can be done through tax incentives, subsidies, and other forms of financial support.
- Import substitution: Import substitution can be achieved by encouraging domestic production and reducing the dependence on imports. This can be done through trade policies, tariffs, and other measures.
With the successful launch of the “Bharat” brand urea at the Barauni urea factory, India is well on its way to achieving self-sufficiency in urea production. These steps, when implemented in conjunction with each other, will go a long way in boosting the domestic fertilizer industry and reducing dependence on imports.
