The Uttar Pradesh Government has announced that it is fully committed to ensuring the timely availability of chemical fertilisers to farmers according to their agricultural needs. The Agriculture Department stated that all major fertilisers are being made available across the state at subsidised rates.
According to the official press release, the Government of India’s Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers is continuously supporting the state by ensuring the regular supply of fertilisers. At present, UP has enough stocks of fertilisers, including urea, DAP, NPK, and MOP, in order to meet the demand during the ongoing crop season.
Government to Ensure Proper Distribution
The department informed that the state currently has approximately 27.94 lakh metric tonnes of fertilisers available, which is around 3.13 lakh metric tonnes more than the stock available during the same period last year. Officials said that fertilisers are being supplied regularly to districts based on farmers’ requirements and crop demand.
The government also showed concern over the misuse of subsidised fertilisers by some anti-social elements for non-agricultural purposes. It stated that subsidised fertilisers are meant only for farmers and agricultural activities, and any misuse deprives genuine farmers of benefits.
To prevent misuse and ensure proper distribution, the government has decided that fertilisers will be sold only after verification through the Farmer Registration System (FRS). Farmers have been advised to purchase fertilisers as per the recommendations of agricultural scientists and according to crop and soil requirements.
The release further mentioned that authorities are closely monitoring fertiliser sales and distribution across the state. Strict action under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, will be taken against illegal hoarding, black marketing, and unauthorised sale of fertilisers.
The Agriculture Department has appealed to farmers not to panic or stockpile fertilisers unnecessarily, as sufficient quantities are available in the state. Farmers were also advised to store fertilisers carefully, since exposure to air and moisture can reduce their effectiveness.
