Timely availability of fertilizers to farmers has remained a top priority for the Government, with enhanced coordination between the Ministry of Railways and the Department of Fertilizers playing a key role during Kharif 2025 and the ongoing Rabi season. Improved logistical planning and faster movement of fertilizer rakes ensured smooth and timely supplies to States, preventing shortages during critical stages of crop cultivation.

The Department of Fertilizers acknowledged the close cooperation with the Ministry of Railways, noting that coordinated efforts on the ground helped maintain adequate fertilizer availability across the country. Reflecting this efficiency, average rake loading rose steadily—from 72 rakes per day in July 2025 to 78 rakes per day in August, and further to 80 rakes per day in September 2025.

During FY 2025–26 (April–December 2025), the Government ensured comfortable availability of all major fertilizers nationwide. Against a urea requirement of 312.40 lakh metric tonnes (LMT), availability stood at 350.45 LMT. Similarly, major phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilizers—including DAP, MOP, and NPKS—recorded availability of 287.69 LMT, exceeding the assessed requirement of 252.81 LMT, ensuring uninterrupted supply. States also undertook focused efforts to strengthen last-mile delivery to farmers.

Fertilizer movement during April–December 2025 reached an all-time high of 530.16 LMT, crossing the 500 LMT mark for the first time in this period. This represents a 12.2% increase over FY 2024–25 and is 8.5% higher than the previous record in FY 2023–24.

Urea rake movement rose to 10,841 rakes, an 8% year-on-year increase, while P&K fertilizers recorded 8,806 rakes, marking an 18% growth. Sustained coordination among the Ministries of Railways and Fertilizers, Ports, State Governments, and fertilizer companies ensured seamless supplies during peak agricultural demand.

The strong performance in fertilizer movement underscores the Government’s robust planning, real-time coordination, proactive resolution of logistical bottlenecks, and continuous monitoring at both State and national levels.