Planning and Development Department

Government of Tamil Nadu

12.4.4 - Percentage use of Nitrogen fertilizer out of total N,P,K (Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Pottasium)

Target 12.4 - By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment
Indicator Number 12.4.4
Description Percentage use of Nitrogen fertilizer out of total N,P,K (Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Pottasium)
Indicator Type National Specific
Department Agriculture Directorate
Indicator Info None
Unit of Measure Percentage
S. No. Year Value Target year Target Value Source
1 2015 43.0 2030 - Agricultural Directorate
2 2016 56.0 2030 - Agricultural Directorate
3 2017 62.0 2030 - Agricultural Directorate
4 2018 58.0 2030 - Agricultural Directorate
5 2019 59.0 2030 - Agricultural Directorate
6 2020 55.0 2030 - Agricultural Directorate
7 2021 60.0 2030 - Agricultural Directorate
8 2022 64.0 2030 - Department of Agriculture