MP CM orders adequate timely distribution of fertilizers to farmer

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Tuesday passed strict directives to officials to ensure adequate and timely distribution of fertilizers to farmers across the state.

Scores of irate farmers complaining of non availability of fertilizers had resorted to road blockade for an hour on a highway in the Sagar district of the state a day before.

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The farmers had alleged that despite having tokens provided by the administration, they did not receive Urea even as they waited from 5 am to 5 pm at a government fertilizer distribution centre.

During a joint review meeting of the Departments of Cooperation, Revenue and Farmers’ Welfare & Agriculture Development held at the Mantralaya in Bhopal today, the CM directed officials to ensure that fertilizers are made available to farmers in a convenient and organised manner for the upcoming Kharif 2025 season.

He emphasised the need for wide publicity of the expected fertilizer rakes and distribution arrangements, especially in districts with high demand for urea in the next seven days.

The chief Minister noted that the fertilizer supply system is being continuously reviewed at the state level, and he ordered strict action against black marketing, illegal storage and tagging, misbranding, and unauthorised transportation of fertilizers.

He directed that fertilizer storage at marketing society sale centers and PACS must be ensured as per the prescribed ratio. He instructed District Collectors to conduct surprise inspections of double lock centers, PACS, and private sale outlets, and to verify stocks.

CM Dr Yadav highlighted the risk of subsidized urea being misused in industries such as animal feed, poultry feed, lamination, resin, plywood, paint, liquor, printing and adulterated milk production. He ordered random inspections of such units and directed strict action if subsidized urea was found.

He also emphasised the need to promote the use of nano urea and suggested exploring the idea of home delivery of fertilizers based on farmers’ needs, which could help curb the misuse of subsidized urea.

State government Officials present in the meeting informed the CM that in connection with fertilizer black marketing, illegal storage, transportation and counterfeit fertilizers, a total of 30 FIRs have been registered, 56 licenses cancelled, 70 licenses suspended, and 188 dealers banned from selling fertilizers.