2 min readNew DelhiJul 16, 2026 04:19 AM IST“There are 33 operational urea-manufacturing units with reassessed/installed capacity of 269.42 LMT. There is a need to increase the indigenous production of urea.”The Centre on Wednesday approved the National Investment Policy (NIP) for Urea-2026, which aims to make the country self-reliant in the production of fertiliser, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the media on Wednesday.A proposal of this effect was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The CCEA approved the proposal piloted by the Department of Fertilizers. According to a statement, the policy will encourage new investments in the urea sector for setting up gas-based manufacturing units in India.Also Read | Cabinet approves Semiconductor Mission 2.0 with Rs 1.27 lakh crore outlay“Setting up of new urea manufacturing units will be covered under the NIP for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat (NIPU-2026),” the statement said, adding that under the New Investment Policy-2012, six new urea units have been set up, including four through Joint Venture Companies of nominated PSUs, and two by private companies. The period for new investment under NIP-2012 expired in October 2019. “There are 33 operational urea-manufacturing units with reassessed/installed capacity of 269.42 LMT. There is a need to increase the indigenous production of urea.”© The Indian Express Pvt LtdAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogEngland vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinal Match Live Updates: ARG break ENG hearts with late turnaround39 minutes agoUS-Iran War Live Updates: Iran has no plans for talks, focus on defence, says Foreign Ministry spokesperson6 hours agoPetitioner says Sonam Wangchuk doing ‘Harakiri’, Delhi High Court agrees to hear case14 hours agoNEET Result 2026 Live Updates: Re-exam results expected by July 2018 hours agoIndia News Highlights,14 July 2026: Kejriwal to visit Wangchuk’s protest site on July 16, writes to PM over E20 fuel21 hours ago