India to Invest $294 Million in Nitrogenous and Phosphate Fertilizer Unit Maintenance, an Industrial Info Market Brief

Agriculture is an important sector of the Indian economy as it contributes about 17% to total GDP and provides employment to more than 60% of the population. To cater the growing demand for fertilizers, India is continually involved in the maintenance for these fertilizer production facilities. India is planning approximately 223 maintenance projects worth $294 million for nitrogenous and phosphate fertilizer units over the coming three years. Uttar Pradesh, with 42 maintenance projects, has the highest number. Click here for a list of projects and see graph below for investment by state.