The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has called for 10% mandatory blending of fermented organic manure with chemical fertilizers by 2030, saying it can save $2 billion in imports annually.
The IBA recently presented a white paper on ‘FOM (fermented organic manure) feeds soil; soil feeds sustainability’.
The white paper was released by New and Renewable Energy Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi.
The white paper proposes blending as a critical intervention to restore India’s declining soil health.
It outlined a comprehensive policy framework; the recommendation calls for integrating fermented organic manure into existing flagship government schemes, including the nutrient-based subsidy framework, Soil Health Card scheme, and Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana.
