Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has instructed collectors in the state to guarantee the efficient delivery of fertilisers for the upcoming Kharif season. In a recent high-level meeting in Bhubaneswar, the Chief Minister emphasized the importance of ensuring farmers receive fertilisers at fair prices, especially considering disruptions in production due to conflicts in West Asia.
During the meeting, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Odisha Agriculture Department, Sachin Ramchandra Jadhav, provided an update on fertiliser availability. The Central Government is set to supply 11,42,950 metric tonnes of fertilisers this year, with 3,61,490 metric tonnes already available as of April 15 against the April requirement of 79,630 metric tonnes.
The state currently operates with 1,029 wholesale dealers and 12,093 retailers, with a stable supply chain. Additionally, the government has taken action against six dealers following inspections across the state. The Integrated Fertiliser Management System (IFMS) by the Centre is ensuring daily updates on fertiliser availability and distribution across districts to maintain transparency.
Chief Minister Majhi highlighted that while the state has sufficient stocks of urea and DAP, the focus should be on ensuring last-mile delivery to farmers. He directed collectors to ensure that fertilisers reach every farmer in need, regardless of their scale of operations. Moreover, he stressed the importance of cracking down on black marketing and hoarding through regular inspections and strict actions.
