The report, ‘Nitrogen Management in Indian Agriculture: Policy Perspectives and Stakeholder
Research’, focuses on stakeholder research carried out by the UKRI South Asian Nitrogen Hub
(SANH) team at The TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI SAS). Drawing on the SANH
regional policy database, the study maps global and national policy shifts in nitrogen management
regimes, identifies major stakeholders, analyses their positions on N management-related policy
decisions in India, and suggests ways to improve N management.
The research objectives for stakeholder analysis are:
• To understand the existing N policy regime (international and national level
policies/conventions, key debates, and critical decisions concerning N management)
• To identify key policies and stakeholders with significant relevance to N management in
Indian agriculture
• To identify the roles, interests, and influences of the identified stakeholders
• To engage with key stakeholders on emerging policy barriers and future opportunities
This study discusses N management considerations in the agriculture food supply chain.
Agriculture contributes most ammonia, nitrous oxide, nitrites, and nitrates to air and water,
justifying the report's attention. Ammonia and nitrous oxides result from animal waste and
nitrogen-based fertilisers released into the atmosphere. At the same time, nitrites and nitrates stem
from excess fertiliser runoff and nitrogen compounds leaching into groundwater.
Other partner countries may use the developed analytical framework and methodology for similar
analysis in agriculture and other N-relevant sectors.