Kumar Bahukhandi
In Short
*No Shortage of fertilizers in Chhattisgarh -Photo Credit-Internet
*Farmers are being made aware for the use of nano fertilizer
*13.19 lakh metric tonnes of fertilizer distributed against 14.62 lakh metric tonnes set for the state
*6.39 lakh metric tonnes of urea distributed against 7.12 lakh metric tonnes of urea for the current Kharif season
*5.30 lakh bottles of nano fertilizer were stored and 4.18 lakh bottles of nano fertilizer were distributed to the farmers
Raipur: On the instructions of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, every possible chemical fertilizer is being made available to the farmers of the state. At the same time, keeping in mind the reduction in the cost of chemical fertilizers and the shortage in the supply of DAP fertilizer, farmers are also being made aware for the use of nano fertilizer.
A target of 14.62 lakh metric tonnes of various chemical fertilizers has been set by the Government of India for the current Kharif season in the state. Against the target, 15.64 lakh metric tonnes of chemical fertilizers have been stored in the cooperative and private sectors. Against the storage, 13.19 lakh metric tonnes of fertilizers have been distributed to the farmers. Urea is also available in sufficient quantity in the committees and private sectors. Farmers are also using nano fertilizers enthusiastically.
Agriculture Department officials said that for the current Kharif season, as of August 25, 3 lakh 91 thousand 79 metric tonnes and 3 lakh 11 thousand 563 metric tonnes in the private sector, thus a total of 7 lakh 2 thousand 642 metric tonnes of fertilizer has been stored. Against the storage, 6 lakh 38 thousand 599 metric tonnes of urea has been distributed to the farmers. This includes distribution of 3 lakh 42 thousand 444 from the cooperative sector and 2 lakh 96 thousand 155 metric tonnes from the private sector, while in the last Kharif season of the year 2024, 6 lakh 17 thousand 798 metric tonnes of urea was distributed.
Similarly, 1 lakh 78 thousand 919 bottles (500 ml) of Nano Urea have been stored in the cooperative sector and 1 lakh 12 thousand 140 bottles in the private sector, thus a total of 2 lakh 91 thousand 59 bottles have been stored. On the other hand, 1 lakh 58 thousand 809 bottles of Nano DAP have been stored in the cooperative sector and 79 thousand 810 bottles in the private sector, thus a total of 2 lakh 38 thousand 619 bottles have been stored. Against the storage, 2 lakh 32 thousand 652 bottles of Nano Urea and 1 lakh 85 thousand 136 bottles (500 ml) of Nano DAP have been distributed to the farmers.
Agriculture Department officials said that 2 lakh 32 thousand 652 bottles (500 ml) of Nano Urea have been distributed to the farmers of the state, which had an impact equal to the supply of 2 thousand 617 metric tonnes of traditional urea. At the same time, 1 lakh 85 thousand 136 bottles (500 ml) of Nano DAP were distributed, which is equal to 4 thousand 628 metric tons of traditional DAP. This makes it clear that the use of nano fertilizers is making a significant contribution in reducing the load of traditional fertilizers and bringing balance in supply. Agricultural scientists said that 80 to 90 percent nutrients are obtained by using nano urea, along with this the cost also decreases, while at the same time it is environment friendly and reduces the pollution level. The use of nano urea saves on transportation and storage and also has less impact on the environment.
According to agricultural experts, instead of 50 kg of solid DAP fertilizer required for one acre of paddy crop, only 25 kg of solid DAP and a half liter bottle of nano DAP are sufficient. Employees of the Agriculture Department went from village to village and showed demos to the farmers through Krishi Chaupals and Vikasit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan and gave detailed information. Along with this, pamphlets, banners and posters related to nano fertilizer have been displayed in the cooperative societies. The field staff of the Agriculture Department is constantly visiting the fields and informing the farmers about the use of nano fertilizer and its benefits, as a result of which the farmers are using nano fertilizer in their paddy crop with full confidence.
