With the kharif sowing season approaching, the Chhattisgarh government has intensified efforts to ensure an uninterrupted supply of fertilisers to farmers across the state.
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With the kharif sowing season approaching, the Chhattisgarh government has intensified efforts to ensure an uninterrupted supply of fertilisers to farmers across the state. Officials say adequate stocks have been positioned in districts and a close watch is being maintained on distribution to prevent shortages during the peak agricultural period.
The state has also drawn up contingency plans in view of global uncertainties that could affect the supply of imported fertilisers. The concerned departments have been asked to ensure timely transportation, proper storage and smooth distribution of fertilisers at the grassroots level.
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According to the Agriculture Department, around 9.29 lakh metric tonnes of fertilisers are currently available in warehouses, cooperative societies and distribution centres across Chhattisgarh. The Centre has allocated 15.55 lakh metric tonnes of fertilisers to the state for the 2026 kharif season, including 7.25 lakh metric tonnes of urea, 3 lakh metric tonnes of DAP, 2.5 lakh metric tonnes of NPK, 2 lakh metric tonnes of SSP and 80,000 metric tonnes of MOP.
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Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said that the government is committed to ensure that no farmer faces difficulty in obtaining fertilisers or other agricultural inputs during the cultivation season. He has directed officials to regularly review storage, transportation and distribution arrangements and ensure that supplies reach farmers on time.
Concerns over possible disruptions in fertiliser imports due to tensions in West Asia prompted the government to begin advance planning. The Agriculture Department, Cooperative Department, Markfed and district administrations have been working in coordination to strengthen the supply chain before the onset of large-scale sowing operations.
Agriculture Director Rahul Dev said that additional stocks are continuing to arrive in the state. As of June 1, about 6,600 metric tonnes of urea was expected to reach Chhattisgarh through railheads at Tilda in Raipur district, Belsonda in Mahasamund, Kharsia in Raigarh and Balod.
District level reports indicate that fertiliser availability remains comfortable in major agricultural regions. Bastar district has already secured nearly 29,719 metric tonnes of fertilisers against its seasonal target of 46,050 metric tonnes. Rajnandgaon has more than 42,000 metric tonnes in stock, while Bilaspur has stored over 46,700 metric tonnes and continues to receive additional supplies.
In Raipur, cooperative societies currently hold more than 9,100 metric tonnes of urea and over 3,000 metric tonnes of DAP. To ensure equitable distribution, authorities have introduced a phased system based on landholding size. Marginal farmers with up to 2.5 acres of land will receive their allocated urea in a single instalment, while larger farmers will receive supplies in multiple phases according to their requirements.
Several other districts have also reported substantial stocks. Gariaband has more than 17,800 metric tonnes of fertilisers available, while Koriya, Korba, Dhamtari and Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai districts have reported adequate reserves and ongoing distribution through cooperative networks.
The government has simultaneously stepped up surveillance against black marketing, hoarding and irregular distribution practices. Agriculture Minister Ramvichar Netam said that strict action would be taken against anyone found compromising farmers’ interests. He cited recent action in Koriya district, where an FIR was registered against the manager of the Jilda Cooperative Society after alleged irregularities in fertiliser storage and distribution came to light. A departmental inquiry has also been initiated.
Alongside conventional fertilisers, the state is encouraging farmers to adopt balanced nutrient management practices. Awareness campaigns are being conducted on the use of Nano DAP and Nano Urea, which officials say can improve nutrient efficiency and help reduce dependence on traditional fertilisers.
Agriculture scientists and departmental teams are informing farmers about the benefits of nano fertilisers through field level outreach programmes. Officials clarified that the use of Nano DAP and Nano Urea remains entirely voluntary and that farmers are free to decide whether they wish to use them.
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