The over application of Urea is such a waste as plants don't need the high rates of nitrogen when other nutrients such as Sulphur, phosphate and potassium are lacking in the soil....

India should be applying much much more potash and other nutrients to balance out their soils and improve crop yield and quality.

http://qz.com/234815/half-the-subsidized-urea-used-by-indian-farmers-is-practically-money-down-the-drain/