New Delhi, July 24 -- The Centre is running a pilot project to streamline the distribution of subsidised fertiliser directly to farmers. The project 'Framework for Fertilizer Sale' initiative is running in 40 districts across 20 states in a phased manner, Parliament was informed on Friday.

In a written reply, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Jagat Prakash Nadda said the Departments of Fertilizers and Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is running the pilot project in 40 districts of 20 states. Under the proposed system, farmers or their authorised representatives can register through a mobile application, provide land and crop details, and pre-book their fertiliser requirements.

"The pilot of this initiative has been implemented...