PM-PRANAM (PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth)

About the Scheme

PM-PRANAM incentivises states to reduce use of chemical fertilizers through alternative nutrition management (bio-fertilizers, organic inputs, nano fertilizers). Announced Budget 2023-24. States that save on fertilizer subsidy share 50% of savings as grants for alternative nutrient promotion and organic farming. No separate budget — funded from fertilizer subsidy savings.

Target Beneficiaries: Farmers; fertilizer-intensive states (Punjab, Haryana, UP, Telangana); bio-input manufacturers

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✦Key Features

• States that save fertilizer subsidy get 50% of savings as grants for alternative nutrition
• Grants can be used for: promoting bio-stimulants, bio-fertilizers, organic farming, Kisan Samman Nidhi type incentives
• No separate outlay — funded entirely from existing fertilizer subsidy savings
• Complements nano-urea (IFFCO) and nano-DAP adoption; Namo Drone Didi for aerial application
• Chemical fertilizer use: India uses 60 kg/ha vs global average 140 kg/ha — but overuse in key states
• Announced Feb 1, 2023 (Budget 2023-24) by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

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