Nutrient Use Efficiency in Indian Agriculture: N 30–45%, P 15–25%, K 50–60% — Government Focuses on Balanced Use and Higher Farm Returns: Smt. Anupriya Patel

• Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE) = proportion of applied fertilizer nutrients absorbed/utilised by crops; in India: N 30–45%, P 15–25%, K 50–60% as per ICAR.
• Statement by Smt. Anupriya Patel, MoS, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers (Department of Fertilizers), 10 March 2026 in Parliament context.
• UPSC relevance: links food security, fertilizer subsidy bill, soil health, climate (N₂O emissions), and schemes like PM-PRANAM, NBS, Nano Urea.