New Delhi: The government has approved the use of nanotechnology for plant nutrients, a decision which is expected to halve the use of urea and increase productivity by 15% The Nano nitrogen is a patent product of IFFCO. It is in liquid form and 500 ml of nano nitrogen is equivalent to a 50 kg bag of urea in its impact The consumption of urea in the country has reached about 35 million tonnes, with 70% manufactured in India. The use of urea puts a financial burden on the government, which pays more than 70% Subsidy on urea to ensure cheaper fertiliser for farmers. According to IFFCO, the cost of one bottle of nano nitrogen will be 240, which is less than a bag of urea costing 266.
