Tags: 'persisting imbalance in use',
'CCEA: two important decisions',
'nutrient-based price-cum-subsidy policy',
'freight subsidy for all fertilizers on 'actual' basis',
'problems on supply side',
'dilemma: adequate supplies at prices below cost',
Ballooning fert subsidy',
'clear policy direction: pay to producers on IMPP',
'huge under-payment to producers',
'priority in gas allocation',
'subsidy in form of bonds',
'encourage joint ventures (JV)',
'fert imports & skyrocketing prices',
'give subsidy 'direct' to needy farmers',
'shortage of fertilizers'