Centre plans ₹19,000 crore extra fertiliser subsidy for farmers

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the Lok Sabha that India has 163 LMT fertiliser stock for April, 26% higher than last year. The Centre plans ₹19,000+ crore extra fertiliser subsidy in supplementary demands. The House approved ₹2.01 lakh crore additional spending, including funds for defence and Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana.