Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Saturday, 11 July 2026 announced that his government is ensuring the availability of nano urea and nano DAP through agricultural cooperatives and service centres across the state, framing the move as central to modernising farming and raising farmer incomes.

Context

In a post on X, CM Sai said the 'good governance government' (suशासन सरकार) is 'continuously opening new possibilities in the agriculture sector through modern and scientific farming.' He specifically highlighted that availability of nano urea and nano DAP is being ensured through agricultural committees and service centres for the convenience of farmers. He added that these modern fertilizers 'play an important role in reducing the cost of farming, increasing crop productivity, and raising farmers' incomes.'

The post also carried a resolve: 'Our commitment is that every annadata [food provider/farmer] of the state connects with modern agricultural technologies and becomes more prosperous, self-reliant, and happy.'

Policy Backdrop

IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited) launched nano urea liquid nationally in June 2021, with the technology formally introduced as part of a broader push toward precision and sustainable farming. The Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers subsequently amended the Fertilizer Control Order to include nano formulations and advised states to distribute them through cooperative networks.

Nano urea is designed to improve nutrient use efficiency and can reduce conventional urea application by up to 50 per cent. Nano DAP similarly targets phosphatic nutrient delivery at the root level. Together, they are positioned to lower India's subsidy outgo and reduce dependence on imported phosphatic fertilizers — objectives that align with the Atmanirbhar Bharat framework for agriculture.

Chhattisgarh, a central Indian state with a large agricultural base centred on paddy cultivation, has been among the states implementing central fertilizer initiatives through its cooperative infrastructure. CM Sai, who took office in December 2023 after the BJP's assembly election victory, has positioned agricultural modernisation as a governance priority.

Stakeholders and Impact

The primary beneficiaries are Chhattisgarh's farming households, who currently rely heavily on conventional subsidised urea and DAP. Routing nano fertilizers through agricultural cooperatives and service centres is intended to make them accessible in rural areas without requiring farmers to navigate private retail markets.

Multiple BJP-governed states have incorporated nano fertilizers into their agricultural extension networks following the 2021 central advisories. The Chhattisgarh government's push follows this broader pattern, with the cooperative channel serving as the primary last-mile delivery mechanism. Reduced input costs, if realised, could improve net farm income — a persistent policy challenge in a state where a large share of the population depends on agriculture.

What's Next

The practical test will be the actual uptake of nano urea and nano DAP during the 2026-27 crop seasons in Chhattisgarh. State-level data on distribution volumes, farmer adoption rates, and yield or income outcomes are expected to be tracked through the agricultural cooperative network and could be presented before the state assembly.

Broader success will depend on farmer awareness, the readiness of service centre staff to demonstrate application methods, and consistent supply from IFFCO to meet rural demand — factors that will determine whether the policy intent translates into measurable field outcomes.