Mint Quick Edit | Bite the bullet: India’s fisc can't afford an outsized fertilizer subsidy bill
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Summary
This year’s war-driven subsidy overshoot could burn a huge hole in the government's budget. While easing or abandoning price controls may seem difficult, India’s policy status quo looks riskier by the day.
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source Livemint - Opinion
Published Thursday, 11 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Agri budget: Rs 1.52 lakh crore (2025-26)
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right