Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon has written to Union Minister J.P. Nadda, emphasizing the need for a consistent supply of DAP and urea during the ongoing paddy sowing season in the state.
In his letter, Dhillon highlighted the discussions held with the Union Minister on June 6 regarding the fertiliser supply situation. He stressed the importance of enhancing the supply of these essential fertilisers to meet the increasing demand as the paddy sowing season progresses in Punjab.
Dhillon acknowledged the Central government’s efforts in supplying fertilisers as required but pointed out the peak demand period in Punjab during June and July. He expressed concerns over potential shortages leading to farmers facing long queues at distribution points, which could disrupt sowing operations and impact crop yields, thereby affecting food security.
To tackle these challenges, Dhillon urged for an immediate additional DAP quota allocation for Punjab and proposed maintaining a buffer stock of two to three lakh metric tons in the state before demand surges. He also called for a coordinated approach involving the Union Ministry, fertiliser companies, and the state government to prevent artificial shortages and ensure efficient distribution.
