Rajasthan
Hindustan Zinc to Build 1st Phosphate Plant in North India
- 11 Dec 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Hindustan Zinc is set to launch a fertiliser plant in Chittorgarh, the first phosphate facility in Rajasthan and North India.
- Hindustan Zinc is also developing a Zinc International Industrial Park to support small and medium zinc manufacturing industries, providing infrastructure and resources to benefit MSMEs.
Key Points
- About: The plant will produce Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP), Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Potassium (NPK) fertilisers, and Ammonium Phosphate Sulphate, crucial for crop growth.
- Objective: The facility aims to address the fertiliser shortage in Rajasthan and other regions, reducing dependency on imports and long-distance transportation.
- Investment: Hindustan Zinc is investing Rs 5,000 crore in the fertiliser plant, which is 80% complete and set to be operational in three months.
- Production Capacity: The facility will have a combined annual production capacity of one million tonnes, producing essential fertilisers for farming.
- Regional Impact: The plant will not only serve Chittorgarh but also supply fertilisers to other parts of Rajasthan and neighbouring states.
- Agricultural Growth: The availability of phosphate fertilisers will help boost crop yields and overall agricultural productivity in the region.
- Boosting Self-Reliance: The project supports India's Atma Nirbhar Bharat initiative by focusing on domestic fertiliser production.
- Job Creation: The plant will generate both direct and indirect employment opportunities in the region, benefiting the local economy.
