ICRIER Recommends Fertiliser Subsidy Cash Transfers, Advises Caution on AgriStack Use
Two policy briefs by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) recommend direct cash transfers to farmers to address India's rising fertiliser subsidy bill, projected to reach Rs 2.42-3.32 trillion in FY27 due to disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz. The papers advise cautious use of digital tools like AgriStack for rationalising fertiliser use, noting foundational requirements before implementation. Authored by agricultural economists including Ashok Gulati and Ramesh Chand, the briefs highlight subsidy growth from Rs 0.14 trillion in 2000-01 to a peak of Rs 2.51 trillion in 2022-23.
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businessstandard broke this story on 22 Oct, 02:48 pm. Other outlets followed.
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