‘One Nation, One Fertiliser’ scheme launched

Context:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘One Nation, One Fertiliser’ scheme. The prime minister also released PM-KISAN funds worth Rs.16, 000 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer.

What is the ‘One Nation, One Fertiliser’ scheme?

• The ‘One Nation, One Fertiliser’ scheme or the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana was launched during the event. 
• Under this scheme, the all type of fertilisers, whether it is DAP, NPK or urea will be sold under the brand name of ‘Bharat’. 
• This will standardise fertiliser brands across the nation irrespective of the company that manufactures it.

Significance:

• Affordable quality fertiliser of Bharat brand to the farmers.
• The farmer will get rid of all kinds of confusion about the quality of the fertilisers and its availability.
• Reduction of the cost of fertilisers and increase their availability.