Explanation:

Neem Coating of Urea:

The Department of Fertilizers (DoF) has made it mandatory for all the domestic producers to produce 100% urea as Neem Coated Urea (NCU).

The benefits of use of NCU -

Improvement in soil health.

Reduction in usage of plant protection chemicals.

Reduction in pest and disease attack.

An increase in yield of paddy, sugarcane, maize, soybean, Tur/Red Gram.

Negligible diversion towards non-agricultural purposes.

Due to slow release of Nitrogen, Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) of Neem Coated Urea increases resulting in reduced consumption of NCU as compared to normal urea.