Ashok Gulati writes: To ensure food security amid war clouds, goverment must reform fertiliser policy

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Economist Ashok Gulati warns that geopolitical conflicts threaten India's food security by disrupting fertiliser supplies. India imports 70% of chemical fertilisers and 85% of gas for domestic urea production. Global urea prices surged 65% during recent conflict, from $482 to $795 per tonne. Gulati recommends quantitative rationing of urea by states based on land records and crop needs, improving nutrient efficiency and reducing wasteful usage and diversion.

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