Ahead of the Kharif season, the government says India’s fertiliser supply is robust, with data showing availability exceeding expected demand for key nutrients. It claims stocks are high and is tightening monitoring to prevent hoarding while ensuring timely distribution. With support for subsidised urea and both global sourcing and domestic production, officials say farmers won’t face shortages.
Maharashtra is considering rationing fertiliser sales to farmers for the upcoming kharif season. The state plans to seek Centre approval, arguing the system will curb malpractices and ensure fair distribution. Officials say digital data on sowing patterns and landholdings will be used to estimate each farmer’s actual requirement before allocations are made.
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