National Investment Policy to boost urea production
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the National Investment Policy for Urea-2026, aimed at boosting domestic urea production by encouraging investments in gas-based manufacturing units. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the initiative supports the Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) vision, addressing the need for increased indigenous urea production amid the current capacity of 33 operational units. The policy outlines an outlay of ₹1.27 lakh crore for establishing new manufacturing facilities.