{"id":34108,"date":"2025-06-10T23:11:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T17:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=34108"},"modified":"2025-06-10T23:11:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T17:41:10","slug":"fai-chairman-2025-appointment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/fai-chairman-2025-appointment\/","title":{"rendered":"FAI Chairman 2025 appointment: Sailesh C. Mehta Leads Fertiliser Reforms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/fai-chairman-2025-appointment\/#FAI_Chairman_2025_appointment_Sailesh_C_Mehta_aims_to_reform_Indias_fertiliser_policy_through_nutrient-based_subsidies_and_DBT_Learn_about_his_plans_and_implications_for_agriculture\" >FAI Chairman 2025 appointment Sailesh C. Mehta aims to reform India&#8217;s fertiliser policy through nutrient-based subsidies and DBT. Learn about his plans and implications for agriculture.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/fai-chairman-2025-appointment\/#Vision_for_Farmer-Centric_Growth\" >Vision for Farmer-Centric Growth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/fai-chairman-2025-appointment\/#Policy_Clarity_to_Drive_Investment\" >Policy Clarity to Drive Investment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/fai-chairman-2025-appointment\/#Boosting_Soil_Health_Productivity\" >Boosting Soil Health &amp; Productivity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/fai-chairman-2025-appointment\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/fai-chairman-2025-appointment\/#Relevance_for_Government_Exam_Aspirants\" >Relevance for Government Exam Aspirants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/fai-chairman-2025-appointment\/#Illustrates_Policy_Challenges_and_Sector_Reforms\" >Illustrates Policy Challenges and Sector Reforms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/fai-chairman-2025-appointment\/#Reflects_Government-Industry_Dynamics\" >Reflects Government-Industry Dynamics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/fai-chairman-2025-appointment\/#Historical_Context_Evolution_of_Fertiliser_Policy_in_India\" >Historical Context: Evolution of Fertiliser Policy in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/fai-chairman-2025-appointment\/#Post-Independence_Subsidy_Era\" >Post-Independence Subsidy Era<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/fai-chairman-2025-appointment\/#Shift_to_Nutrient-Based_Subsidy_NBS_2010\" >Shift to Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS), 2010<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/fai-chairman-2025-appointment\/#Growing_Focus_on_Balanced_Fertilisation\" >Growing Focus on Balanced Fertilisation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/fai-chairman-2025-appointment\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CSailesh_C_Mehta_Appointed_FAI_Chairman%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from \u201cSailesh C. Mehta Appointed FAI Chairman\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/fai-chairman-2025-appointment\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/fai-chairman-2025-appointment\/#Q1_Who_is_Sailesh_C_Mehta\" >Q1. Who is Sailesh C. Mehta?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/fai-chairman-2025-appointment\/#Q2_What_is_the_Fertiliser_Association_of_India_FAI\" >Q2. What is the Fertiliser Association of India (FAI)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/fai-chairman-2025-appointment\/#Q3_What_is_the_Nutrient-Based_Subsidy_NBS_Scheme\" >Q3. What is the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/fai-chairman-2025-appointment\/#Q4_Why_is_the_fertiliser_subsidy_policy_under_scrutiny\" >Q4. Why is the fertiliser subsidy policy under scrutiny?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/fai-chairman-2025-appointment\/#Q5_What_is_DBT_in_fertilisers\" >Q5. What is DBT in fertilisers?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/fai-chairman-2025-appointment\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAI_Chairman_2025_appointment_Sailesh_C_Mehta_aims_to_reform_Indias_fertiliser_policy_through_nutrient-based_subsidies_and_DBT_Learn_about_his_plans_and_implications_for_agriculture\"><\/span>FAI Chairman 2025 appointment Sailesh C. Mehta aims to reform India&#8217;s fertiliser policy through nutrient-based subsidies and DBT. Learn about his plans and implications for agriculture.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a significant change of leadership, <strong>Sailesh\u202fC.\u202fMehta<\/strong>, managing director of Deepak\u202fFertilizers &amp; Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd (DFPCL), has been appointed as the new Chairman of the <strong>Fertiliser Association of India (FAI)<\/strong>. He succeeds N.\u202fSuresh\u202fKrishnan, MD of Paradeep\u202fPhosphates Ltd <br>Mehta brings over 40 years of experience to the role and had previously led the FAI\u2019s Western Region for more than five years  He also heads <strong>Mahadhan AgriTech Ltd<\/strong>, a DFPCL subsidiary <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vision_for_Farmer-Centric_Growth\"><\/span>Vision for Farmer-Centric Growth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upon his appointment on <strong>30 May 2025<\/strong>, Mehta stated he hopes to function as a \u201cbridge between government, industry and farmers\u201d, aiming to amplify India\u2019s farmer productivity on the global stage Emphasizing sustainability, he spoke of balanced and nutrient-efficient fertilisers as key to India&#8217;s transformation from food-deficient to agri-exporting status <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Policy_Clarity_to_Drive_Investment\"><\/span>Policy Clarity to Drive Investment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shortly after his appointment, Mehta highlighted the need for clearer fertiliser subsidy policies to attract new investments. He emphasized that the phosphorus and potash (P&amp;K) sector has operated under the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) regime, with urea not yet integrated fully <br>Mehta warned that lack of price controls and transparency hampers industry decision-making, especially in volatile global markets. He urged gradual decontrol and implementation of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to ensure efficient subsidy delivery <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boosting_Soil_Health_Productivity\"><\/span>Boosting Soil Health &amp; Productivity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He raised concerns over imbalanced nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium (NPK) application, noting that soil health has suffered under skewed subsidies. Citing a study by economist Ashok Gulati, he pointed out that despite subsidies of USD\u202f22\u201325\u202fbillion in the past three years, productivity gains have remained weak. The fertiliser-grain response ratio declined from <strong>1:10 in the 1970s<\/strong> to around <strong>1:2.2 today<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQpcG3ouhzfb8q3ibshoMEnDjt9ToL48lcdaQ&amp;s\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:551px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">FAI Chairman 2025 appointment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_for_Government_Exam_Aspirants\"><\/span>Relevance for Government Exam Aspirants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This development holds significance for aspirants across banking, civil services, judicial services, and defence exams, as it touches upon core economic and agricultural policies\u2014key areas in the <strong>General Studies<\/strong> and <strong>Economy &amp; Agriculture<\/strong> sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Illustrates_Policy_Challenges_and_Sector_Reforms\"><\/span>Illustrates Policy Challenges and Sector Reforms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teaching about current subsidy structures, the shift toward <strong>Nutrient-Based Subsidies (NBS)<\/strong>, and the potential impact of <strong>DBT<\/strong> on agricultural reforms are essential topics for <strong>PSCs, IAS, and banking exams<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reflects_Government-Industry_Dynamics\"><\/span>Reflects Government-Industry Dynamics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mehta\u2019s role represents the interplay of <strong>industry leadership and policy advocacy<\/strong>, an important example of how industry bodies influence reforms\u2014relevant to questions on economic governance and public-private partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_Evolution_of_Fertiliser_Policy_in_India\"><\/span>Historical Context: Evolution of Fertiliser Policy in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post-Independence_Subsidy_Era\"><\/span>Post-Independence Subsidy Era<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the 1950s, India subsidized fertilisers to achieve food security. While it was crucial in the <strong>Green Revolution<\/strong>, it also led to distortions in nutrient usage\u2014favoring nitrogen heavily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shift_to_Nutrient-Based_Subsidy_NBS_2010\"><\/span>Shift to Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS), 2010<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Launched in 2010, <strong>NBS<\/strong> aimed to rationalize subsidies by tying them to nutrient content. It succeeded for P&amp;K fertilisers, but <strong>urea remains regulated<\/strong>, resulting in distorted prices \u2014 ~\u20b95.5\/kg versus \u20b927\/kg for salt <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Growing_Focus_on_Balanced_Fertilisation\"><\/span>Growing Focus on Balanced Fertilisation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To combat soil degradation and falling nutrient-use efficiency, policymakers and industry stakeholders have emphasised balanced fertiliser usage. Introducing <strong>DBT<\/strong> has been discussed to replace open-ended subsidies and improve targeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CSailesh_C_Mehta_Appointed_FAI_Chairman%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from \u201cSailesh C. Mehta Appointed FAI Chairman\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S.No<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td><strong>Appointment<\/strong>: Sailesh\u202fC.\u202fMehta became FAI Chairman on 30\u202fMay\u202f2025, succeeding N.\u202fSuresh\u202fKrishnan.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>Leadership &amp; Experience<\/strong>: Mehta has 40+ years\u2019 experience and led FAI\u2019s Western Region for 5+ years.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><strong>Policy Advocacy<\/strong>: He called for clear subsidy policies, market-based pricing for urea, and adoption of DBT.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td><strong>Sectoral Issues<\/strong>: Highlighted the NBS regime imbalance and the negative impact on soil health and productivity.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td><strong>Strategic Vision<\/strong>: Emphasizes bridging industry, farmers, and government to promote sustainable farming.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Who_is_Sailesh_C_Mehta\"><\/span>Q1. Who is Sailesh C. Mehta?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sailesh C. Mehta is the Managing Director of Deepak Fertilizers &amp; Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd. He was recently appointed as the Chairman of the Fertiliser Association of India (FAI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_What_is_the_Fertiliser_Association_of_India_FAI\"><\/span>Q2. What is the Fertiliser Association of India (FAI)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Fertiliser Association of India is a non-profit and non-trading organization that represents fertiliser manufacturers, distributors, and other stakeholders in India. It plays a key role in policy advocacy and industry development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_What_is_the_Nutrient-Based_Subsidy_NBS_Scheme\"><\/span>Q3. What is the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NBS Scheme, introduced in 2010, provides fixed subsidies for P&amp;K (Phosphatic and Potassic) fertilisers based on nutrient content. Urea is currently outside this scheme and still price-regulated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_Why_is_the_fertiliser_subsidy_policy_under_scrutiny\"><\/span>Q4. Why is the fertiliser subsidy policy under scrutiny?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The existing subsidy system leads to imbalanced fertiliser use, which affects soil health. Moreover, it lacks price transparency and limits private sector investment in the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_What_is_DBT_in_fertilisers\"><\/span>Q5. What is DBT in fertilisers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DBT, or Direct Benefit Transfer, refers to a system where the government directly transfers the subsidy amount to fertiliser companies after the product is sold to farmers, ensuring better accountability and transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/national\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a 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