The Uttar Pradesh government has ensured that there is an uninterrupted supply of fertilisers, including urea, DAP, and NPK, to meet the needs of farmers during the Kharif season.
On July 8 alone, 32,700 metric tonnes of urea and 6,566 metric tonnes of DAP were distributed across the state. Additionally, 14.59 lakh metric tonnes of urea and 5.63 lakh metric tonnes of phosphatic fertilisers are currently stocked at district warehouses and retail centres.
To curb overpricing and black marketing, the government has issued strict directives and launched a dedicated helpline, 0522-2209650, for lodging complaints. Immediate and strict action will be taken against any violations.
Farmers are advised not to hoard fertilisers unnecessarily, especially for upcoming crops such as potatoes and mustard, as sufficient stock is already available.
This year, paddy transplantation is targeted across 65 lakh hectares in the state, with 48 per cent (30.95 lakh hectares) completed so far. Meanwhile, sowing of maize, pulses, oilseeds, and millets is progressing at a steady pace.
At Cooperative Centres, the stocks are: Urea: 1.13 lakh MT (Retail), 1.89 lakh MT (Warehouse)
DAP: 31,008 MT (Retail), 52,618 MT (Warehouse), NPK: 16,743 MT (Retail), 36,643 MT (Warehouse).