Cabinet approves National Investment Policy for Urea-2026
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by PM Modi, approved the National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 (NIPU-2026) on 15 July 2026. The policy — the first of its kind in about 14 years — will facilitate 8-9 new gas-based urea plants with a combined capacity of 10 million tonnes (MT), aiming to make India self-reliant (Atmanirbhar) in urea and reduce import dependence.
Key Facts & Details
7 points- 1The CCEA approved the National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 (NIPU-2026).
- 2It will enable 8-9 new gas-based greenfield/brownfield urea plants.
- 3The plants will add a combined capacity of 10 million tonnes (MT).
- 4It is the first urea investment policy in about 14 years.
- 5The goal is self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat) in urea and lower imports.
Deep Dive
- +Urea is India's most widely consumed fertiliser; India currently imports part of its requirement.
- +The policy is expected to reduce the government's subsidy and import burden over time.
Exam Focus
How much fresh urea capacity does the National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 aim to add?
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Exam Relevance & Angle
A named fertiliser policy with a capacity target (policy + MT) is a testable agriculture/schemes GA fact.
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Background & Context
India's urea demand outstrips domestic output; NIPU-2026 seeks to close the gap through new gas-based plants.
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