Secy to seek funds in addition to . 67700cr already received this fiscal year. The fertiliser ministry may seek more funds from the finance ministry to meet its subsidy obligations as it needs more than the allocated amount to take care of the rising subsidy bill, a top official said. “We have already received . 17,700 crore in addition to the budgetary allocation of around . 50,000 crore. But we still need more funds, and the amount will be finalised in consultation with the finance ministry,” said fertiliser secretary Ajay Bhattacharya.