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Welcome to Department of Fertilizers

Department of Fertilizers comes under the ambit of Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers which is headed by a Cabinet Minister who is assisted by a Minister of State.
Secretary to the Government is the administrative head of the Department who is assisted by one additional secretary and one joint secretary & Financial Adviser and 4 Joint Secretaries. An Economic Adviser who is a Joint Secretary level officer advises the department on various economic issues which have economic implications. The main objective of Department of Fertilizers is to ensure adequate and timely availability of fertilizers.. Learn More

Our Achievements (2023-24)

Journey of Fertilizer

JAN 1951

First Fertilizer Plant in India

The first fertilizer plant in India is the Sindri Fertilizer Plant, located in Sindri, Jharkhand. It was established in 1951 and played a significant role in the development of the fertilizer industry in the country.
sep 1960

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sep 1965

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sep 1969

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Fertilizer Distribution and Movement in India

Significant Days in Agriculture