Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved a unique package of innovative schemes for farmers with a total outlay of Rs.3,70,128.7 crore.
- The Sulphur coated Urea (Urea Gold) is being introduced in the country for the first time.
- It is more economical and efficient than the currently used Neem coated urea.
- It will address Sulphur deficiency for the soil in the country.
- It will also save input costs for the farmers and also raise incomes for farmers with enhanced production & productivity.
- Urea coated with sulphur helps in slow release of nitrogen, therefore increasing its availability and uptake.
- Gold urea has added humic acid to enhance longevity of the fertiliser.
- It will substitute urea consumption and also reduce fertiliser use. It is said that 15 kg of Urea Gold is comparable to 20 kg of conventional urea.
- The sulphur coated urea is aimed at preventing diversion of urea.
