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Detailed explanation-1: -It is being implemented from April 2010 by the Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme provides subsidies for all non-urea-based fertilizers. The NBS scheme was created to encourage soil-balanced fertilization to increase agricultural productivity leading to improved farm returns.
Detailed explanation-3: -Government is making available fertilizers, namely Urea and 25 grades for P&K fertilizers to farmers at subsidized prices through fertilizer manufacturers/importers. The subsidy on P&K fertilizers is being governed by NBS Scheme w.e.f. 01.04.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Subsidy approved by Cabinet for the NBS Rabi-2022 (from 01st October 2022 to 31st March 2023) will be Rs. 51,875 crore including support for indigenous fertilizer (SSP) through freight subsidy.