Green Urea Mission in India: Policy, Implementation, and Challenges A case study on India's Green Urea Mission, analyzing policy frameworks, subsidies, and challenges to large-scale adoption.
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The International Forum for Environment, Sustainability, and Technology (iFOREST), hosted a stakeholder gathering on the advantages of 'Green Urea' for the economy and environment in a low-carbon future, at India Habitat Centre, Delhi on July 30th, 2024. The report emphasizes the immediate necessity of a Green Urea Mission to update urea production and maximize consumption. The Green Urea Mission in India is a crucial effort focused on improving sustainable farming methods by using environmentally friendly fertilizers. This study examines the policies, implementation approaches, and obstacles encountered in achieving widespread adoption of the mission. It starts by looking at current fertilizer policies and analyzing how green urea fits within the country's sustainability objectives. The research focuses on the existing production techniques and the shift towards eco-friendly urea, stressing the importance of technology and financial tools like subsidies. Despite its potential, the mission encounters significant challenges, such as high production costs, infrastructure limitations, and environmental concerns related to traditional farming practices. Through case studies of successful global implementations and pilot projects within India, the paper identifies best practices and lessons learned. It concludes with policy recommendations aimed at enhancing financial incentives for farmers, strengthening research and development efforts, and promoting public-private partnerships. This comprehensive analysis underscores the importance of the Green Urea Mission in fostering sustainable agriculture and mitigating environmental impacts in India.
Author: Aakanksha Marar
Language: English
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6968189095
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