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Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda Highlights Implementation of MDA Scheme to Promote Organic Fertilizers from GOBARdhan and CBG Plants

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120 CBG/BG Plants Registered on iFMS Portal as on 04 March 2026 Posted On: 10 MAR 2026 2:28PM by PIB Delhi The Government of India is implementing the Market Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme to promote organic fertilizers produced from GOBARdhan and Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants. Under the scheme, MDA at the rate of ₹1500 per metric tonne is provided for Fermented Organic Manure (FOM), Liquid FOM (LFOM) and Phosphate Rich Organic Manure (PROM). As on 04 March 2026, 120 CBG/BG plants have been registered on the Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS) portal for the sale of these organic fertilizers.To strengthen marketing and ensure wider availability at the grassroots level, Fertilizer Marketing Companies (FMCs) have been encouraged to enter into MoUs with CBG operators in their respective regions. So far, 44 MoUs have been signed for marketing of FOM, LFOM and PROM. In addition, the Department of Fertilizers directed FMCs to undertake extensive farmer outreach programmes across the country. As a result, 24 FMCs conducted 15,690 Kisan Sangoshthis and camps between February 2025 and January 2026. These programmes included demonstrations on the use of FOM, LFOM, PROM, PDM and City Compost, along with technical sessions on fertilizer dosages, crop-specific application methods and benefits of organic inputs. The outreach focused on promoting balanced fertilizer use, Integrated Nutrient Management (INM), organic farming practices and soil health improvement. Demonstration plots and interactive farmer engagement have been key components of these initiatives. With the MDA Scheme concluding this year, its impact is currently being evaluated by NITI Aayog. To strengthen scientific assessment and farmer awareness, the Department has also approved a two-year ICAR project, effective from 29 November 2024, for demonstrations and field studies on FOM and LFOM, with a total cost of ₹11.79 crore. Year-wise sale of FOM/LFOM/PROM Year FOM (in MT) LFOM (in MT) PROM (in MT) TOTAL (in MT) 2023-24 27,899.62 28,159.00 0.00 56,058.62 2024-25 1,06,620.15 2,28,181.00 1,490.16 3,36,291.30 2025-26 (upto28.02-2026) 5,78,865.03 10,89,019.04 4,799.13 16,72,683.20 Total 7,13,384.80 13,45,359.04 6,289.28 20,65,033.12 Year wise release of MDA Year MDA Released (Rs. in Crore) 2023-24 0.00 2024-25 28.00 2025-26 (upto 28.02-2026) 83.72 Total MDA released till 28.2.2026 111.72 This information is provided by Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today. ****** Neeraj Kumar Bhatt/Shatrughna Prasad/Amit cmc.fertilizers[at]gmail[dot]com (Release ID: 2237444) Visitor Counter : 1491 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी , Tamil Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers : Department of Fertilizers Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda Highlights Implementation of MDA Scheme to Promote Organic Fertilizers from GOBARdhan and CBG Plants 120 CBG/BG Plants Registered on iFMS Portal as on 04 March 2026 Posted On: 10 MAR 2026 2:28PM by PIB Delhi The Government of India is implementing the Market Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme to promote organic fertilizers produced from GOBARdhan and Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants. Under the scheme, MDA at the rate of ₹1500 per metric tonne is provided for Fermented Organic Manure (FOM), Liquid FOM (LFOM) and Phosphate Rich Organic Manure (PROM). As on 04 March 2026, 120 CBG/BG plants have been registered on the Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS) portal for the sale of these organic fertilizers.To strengthen marketing and ensure wider availability at the grassroots level, Fertilizer Marketing Companies (FMCs) have been encouraged to enter into MoUs with CBG operators in their respective regions. So far, 44 MoUs have been signed for marketing of FOM, LFOM and PROM. In addition, the Department of Fertilizers directed FMCs to undertake extensive farmer outreach programmes across the country. As a result, 24 FMCs conducted 15,690 Kisan Sangoshthis and camps between February 2025 and January 2026. These programmes included demonstrations on the use of FOM, LFOM, PROM, PDM and City Compost, along with technical sessions on fertilizer dosages, crop-specific application methods and benefits of organic inputs. The outreach focused on promoting balanced fertilizer use, Integrated Nutrient Management (INM), organic farming practices and soil health improvement. Demonstration plots and interactive farmer engagement have been key components of these initiatives. With the MDA Scheme concluding this year, its impact is currently being evaluated by NITI Aayog. To strengthen scientific assessment and farmer awareness, the Department has also approved a two-year ICAR project, effective from 29 November 2024, for demonstrations and field studies on FOM and LFOM, with a total cost of ₹11.79 crore. Year-wise sale of FOM/LFOM/PROM Year FOM (in MT) LFOM (in MT) PROM (in MT) TOTAL (in MT) 2023-24 27,899.62 28,159.00 0.00 56,058.62 2024-25 1,06,620.15 2,28,181.00 1,490.16 3,36,291.30 2025-26 (upto28.02-2026) 5,78,865.03 10,89,019.04 4,799.13 16,72,683.20 Total 7,13,384.80 13,45,359.04 6,289.28 20,65,033.12 Year wise release of MDA Year MDA Released (Rs. in Crore) 2023-24 0.00 2024-25 28.00 2025-26 (upto 28.02-2026) 83.72 Total MDA released till 28.2.2026 111.72 This information is provided by Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today. ****** Neeraj Kumar Bhatt/Shatrughna Prasad/Amit cmc.fertilizers[at]gmail[dot]com (Release ID: 2237444) 120 CBG/BG Plants Registered on iFMS Portal as on 04 March 2026" /> The Government of India is implementing the Market Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme to promote organic fertilizers produced from GOBARdhan and Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants. Under the scheme, MDA at the rate of ₹1500 per metric tonne is provided for Fermented Organic Manure (FOM), Liquid FOM (LFOM) and Phosphate Rich Organic Manure (PROM). As on 04 March 2026, 120 CBG/BG plants have been registered on the Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS) portal for the sale of these organic fertilizers.To strengthen marketing and ensure wider availability at the grassroots level, Fertilizer Marketing Companies (FMCs) have been encouraged to enter into MoUs with CBG operators in their respective regions. So far, 44 MoUs have been signed for marketing of FOM, LFOM and PROM. In addition, the Department of Fertilizers directed FMCs to undertake extensive farmer outreach programmes across the country. As a result, 24 FMCs conducted 15,690 Kisan Sangoshthis and camps between February 2025 and January 2026. These programmes included demonstrations on the use of FOM, LFOM, PROM, PDM and City Compost, along with technical sessions on fertilizer dosages, crop-specific application methods and benefits of organic inputs. The outreach focused on promoting balanced fertilizer use, Integrated Nutrient Management (INM), organic farming practices and soil health improvement. Demonstration plots and interactive farmer engagement have been key components of these initiatives. With the MDA Scheme concluding this year, its impact is currently being evaluated by NITI Aayog. To strengthen scientific assessment and farmer awareness, the Department has also approved a two-year ICAR project, effective from 29 November 2024, for demonstrations and field studies on FOM and LFOM, with a total cost of ₹11.79 crore. Year-wise sale of FOM/LFOM/PROM <table align="center" border="1" bordercolor="#ccc" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" class="Table" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:112.65pt"> Year </td> <td style="width:90.25pt"> FOM (in MT) </td> <td style="width:87.1pt"> LFOM (in MT) </td> <td style="width:75.3pt"> PROM (in MT) </td> <td style="width:85.85pt"> TOTAL (in MT) </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:112.65pt"> 2023-24 </td> <td style="width:90.25pt"> 27,899.62 </td> <td style="width:87.1pt"> 28,159.00 </td> <td style="width:75.3pt"> 0.00 </td> <td style="width:85.85pt"> 56,058.62 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:112.65pt"> 2024-25 </td> <td style="width:90.25pt"> 1,06,620.15 </td> <td style="width:87.1pt"> 2,28,181.00 </td> <td style="width:75.3pt"> 1,490.16 </td> <td style="width:85.85pt"> 3,36,291.30 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:112.65pt"> 2025-26 (upto28.02-2026) </td> <td style="width:90.25pt"> 5,78,865.03 </td> <td style="width:87.1pt"> 10,89,019.04 </td> <td style="width:75.3pt"> 4,799.13 </td> <td style="width:85.85pt"> 16,72,683.20 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:112.65pt"> Total </td> <td style="width:90.25pt"> 7,13,384.80 </td> <td style="width:87.1pt"> 13,45,359.04 </td> <td style="width:75.3pt"> 6,289.28 </td> <td style="width:85.85pt"> 20,65,033.12 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>   Year wise release of MDA <table align="center" border="1" bordercolor="#ccc" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" class="Table" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:227.25pt"> Year </td> <td style="width:245.0pt"> MDA Released (Rs. in Crore) </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:227.25pt"> 2023-24 </td> <td style="width:245.0pt"> 0.00 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:227.25pt"> 2024-25 </td> <td style="width:245.0pt"> 28.00 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:227.25pt"> 2025-26 (upto 28.02-2026) </td> <td style="width:245.0pt"> 83.72 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:227.25pt"> Total MDA released till 28.2.2026 </td> <td style="width:245.0pt"> 111.72 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> This information is provided by Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today. ****** Neeraj Kumar Bhatt/Shatrughna Prasad/Amit <a href="mailto:cmc.fertilizers@gmail.com">cmc.fertilizers[at]gmail[dot]com</a> " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); var mPlayAction = document.getElementById("playbutton"); var isPlaying = false; function playAudio() { mPlayer.play(); isPlaying = true; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "none"; } function pauseAudio() { mPlayer.pause(); isPlaying = false; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "none"; } //function HandleAudio() { // if (isPlaying == true) { // //Playing already Pause it // pauseAudio(); // } else { // //Play the music // playAudio(); // } //} var synth = window.speechSynthesis; function CleanHtml(html) { html = html.replace(/ /gi, ''); return html; } function stripHtml(html) { let tmp = document.createElement("DIV"); tmp.innerHTML = CleanHtml(html); return tmp.textContent || tmp.innerText || ""; } $(document).ready(function () { //for responsive tables $("table").each(function () { if (!$(this).closest(".table-responsive").length) { $(this).wrap(" "); } }); var width = $(window).width(); if (width $(document).ready(function () { var width = $(window).width(); if (width @media print { .sticky-social, .sticky-social_mb, .pull-right, #printPDF { display: none !important; } } .f_vl { padding-right: 30px; font-size: 17px; cursor: pointer; } .log_oo { // width: 20%; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; } .log_oo img { width: 150px; /*width: 100%; height: auto;*/ } .sticky-social_mb { position: fixed; bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; width: 100%; } .social_mb { list-style: none;

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