New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Similar to the country's resolve for energy independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the need for India to achieve self-reliance in the fertilisers sector, while addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort this Independence Day.

The Prime Minister observed that, at present, India remains dependent on imports for a significant portion of its fertiliser requirements.

He urged the farming community to adopt judicious and scientific use of fertilisers to protect the health of the soil, cautioning against indiscriminate usage that causes long-term damage to "Mother Earth".

Calling upon the youth, the industrial sector, and the private sector, the Prime Minister exhorted the nation to unite in e...