Department of Fertilizers holds Chintan Shivir on balanced fertilizer use
On 3 January 2026 in New Delhi, the Department of Fertilizers held a day-long Chintan Shivir with Union Minister J. P. Nadda and MoS Anupriya Patel, focused on balanced fertilizer use and sustainable agriculture.
Summary
On 3 January 2026 in New Delhi, the Department of Fertilizers organised a day-long Chintan Shivir on timely fertilizer availability, soil health, balanced fertilizer use and sustainable agriculture. Senior officials, state governments, scientists and industry representatives held discussions with Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister J. P. Nadda and Minister of State Anupriya Patel. Nadda said the department had ensured seamless fertilizer supply despite challenging circumstances and that policies must make farmers' lives easier.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 3 January 2026, New Delhi
- Organiser
- Department of Fertilizers
- Ministers
- J. P. Nadda; MoS Anupriya Patel
- Focus
- Balanced fertilizer use, soil health, sustainable agriculture
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The Department of Fertilizers' Chintan Shivir held in New Delhi on 3 January 2026 focused mainly on:
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Correct answer: B — Balanced fertilizer use and sustainable agriculture
PIB (Department of Fertilizers): the Chintan Shivir focused on balanced fertilizer use and sustainable agriculture, along with timely availability and soil health.
Where was the Department of Fertilizers' one-day Chintan Shivir held on 3 January 2026?
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Correct answer: B — National Agricultural Science Complex, New Delhi
PIB (Department of Fertilizers): the one-day camp was held at the National Agricultural Science Complex, New Delhi, where 15 groups deliberated on 15 key topics.