India Allows Anhydrous Ammonia Use in Agriculture

Exam-focused facts from the 30 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Government of India has notified specifications for Anhydrous Ammonia Fertiliser under the Fertiliser Control Order (FCO), allowing its manufacture in the country for three years.
Anhydrous ammonia contains a minimum nitrogen content of 82%, making it one of the most concentrated nitrogen fertilisers, compared to urea's 46%.
The fertiliser requires specialised infrastructure including pressurised storage tanks, injection equipment, and trained operators due to its hazardous nature.
The notification is a regulatory approval that establishes official quality standards but does not introduce any subsidy or procurement programme.