Don't Hoard Fertilisers, Supply Exceeds Demand In November: Centre To Farmers
NDTV
Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asked state governments to take strict action against hoarders and those engaged in black marketing.
Seeking to allay concerns, Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said there will be more than adequate supply of crop nutrients, including urea and DAP, in November, and urged farmers not to hoard the commodities on rumours of shortage.
He asked state governments to take strict action against hoarders and those engaged in black marketing.
Through a video message posted on Twitter, the minister said he held a meeting with officials of the Department of Fertilisers to review the availability of fertilisers across the country. The sowing of rabi (winter-sown) crops, including wheat and mustard, has already started from last month.
Dispelling the rumours of shortage, Mr Mandaviya said the department has made plans to make available 76 lakh tonnes of urea for November as against the demand of 41 lakh tonnes by states.
