Smartchem Climate-Smart High-Efficiency Crop Nutrition Project

The project will support farmers to adopt enhanced efficiency speciality fertilizers (EESF), such as slow and controlled release fertilizers and water soluble fertilizers, which will in-turn aid increased food production towards increased farmer income and food security in India. Higher efficiency in nutrient delivery will result in increased agricultural productivity, reduced water and soil contamination, and improved resilience to climate change. The project will also support energy efficiency capex and gender inclusion. The project is fully aligned with the Government of India's goals to enhance agricultural productivity and increase farmers' incomes. The TA will focus on building the climate resilient soil management skills and financial literacy of 1,800 farmers.