fertiliser subsidy, at 30 percent, is the second largest of all the subsidies the Government of India provides. Aadhaar-enabled Fertiliser Distribution System (
AeFDS) is a direct benefit transfer (DBT) model aimed at streamlining the fertiliser supply chain and decreasing the burden on the exchequer. The project aims to improve soil health by curtailing overuse of fertilisers and reducing the input costs for farmers.AeFDS was introduced in 2016 as a pilot scheme in 900 fertiliser retail outlets in Krishna district and 1,050 outlets in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. The project is being implemented by the Government of India, to which Tata Trusts and a consortium of partners provide planning, strategic, and funding support.
