FERTNET is a closed user group on Fertilizers Informatics Network that NIC has developed for the Deptt. of Fertilizers. This is a Web-based information system that provides information relating to fertilizer movement, production, distribution and subsidies paid to different fertilizer producers, equated freight fixation and payment handling for fertilizer imports. It has become easier to plan the widespread distribution of fertilizers based on the inter- related informatics support on demand and supply positions. This in turn helps in reducing transportation costs and demand-supply gap, and optimize the use of stocks. The Application was recently selected as one of the best IT Implementations of the Year published in June 2006 edition of PC Quest