Urea Sales May Be Linked to Farmer IDs via Agri Stack
Why in the news
The Centre may tie urea purchases to digital farmer IDs in phases, to rationalise subsidies.
The proposed mechanism
| Phase | What happens |
|---|---|
| Phase I (pilot) | Pilots in 7 districts with high farmer-ID coverage; urea sold only to landowners, cultivators, authorised persons; advisory alerts above recommended doses, no cap yet |
| Phase II (expansion) | More states; possible limits using ICAR dosages, crop type, landholding size, irrigation |
About Agri Stack
- A Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for farming.
- Components: Agri Stack, KDSS and Soil Fertility and Profile Map.
- Under the Digital Agriculture Mission (₹2,817 crore, September 2024).
Exam angle
- Benchmark: ICAR.