The central government has approved a major new policy aimed at making India self-reliant in urea production. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced on social media that the Union Cabinet has cleared the National Investment Policy for Urea 2026 (NIPU-2026), a scheme built around setting up new gas-based urea plants across the country.
What the new urea investment policy involves
According to Rajnath Singh, the Modi government has continued to take decisions in the interest of farmers, and this latest policy is part of that ongoing effort. NIPU-2026 is designed to draw fresh investment into new gas-based urea manufacturing units in India, cutting the country's reliance on imported urea and boosting domestic output. The government expects the move to help ensure farmers get adequate urea supplies on time.
Other recent steps for farmer welfare
The Cabinet's decision comes amid a string of farmer-focused announcements from the Centre and state governments. In October 2025, Prime Minister Modi launched two major agriculture schemes worth Rs 35,440 crore. Earlier, in June 2024, the 17th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme was released in Varanasi. In August 2025, Modi also inaugurated the M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav had separately met Modi to brief him on activities under the Kisan Kalyan Varsh, while Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath thanked the Prime Minister for the government's dedication to farmers. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had also recently listed out the central government's achievements over the past 12 years.
Public reaction
Reactions to Rajnath Singh's post on social media were mixed. While some users welcomed the Cabinet's decision, others questioned why ministers frequently comment on subjects outside their own portfolios.
