Kumar Bahukhandi
Key Factors
- Central Government Allocates Target of 15.55 Lakh Metric Tons of Fertilizer to Chhattisgarh for the 2026 Kharif Season
- Strict Action Directed Against Black Marketing and Hoarding
- Agriculture Production Commissioner Shahla Nigar Reviews Preparations for Kharif 2026 in Meeting with Officials from Raipur and Durg Divisions
- Directives Issued to Adopt Alternatives Such as Nano Urea and Blue-Green Algae; Focus Placed on Improved Seeds, Cluster Farming, and Agri-tech Registration
Raipur: In light of concerns that the supply of imported fertilisers could be disrupted amidst the ongoing tensions in West Asia involving the US, Israel, and Iran, the State Government is formulating a comprehensive strategy to ensure a steady supply of fertilisers.
Thanks to the efforts of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, the Central Government has allocated a target of 15.55 lakh metric tons of fertiliser to Chhattisgarh for the upcoming Kharif season of 2026. This allocation comprises 7.25 lakh metric tons of Urea, 3 lakh metric tons of DAP, 80,000 metric tons of MOP, 2.5 lakh metric tons of NPK, and 2 lakh metric tons of SSP.
Currently, approximately 7.48 lakh metric tons of fertilizer are available in warehouses and cooperative societies. The State Government is committed to ensuring the transparent allocation of adequate quantities of chemical fertilisers to all farmers.
Minister Netam stated that, as of March 30, a total stock of 7.48 lakh metric tonnes of fertilisers is available in the state. This stock comprises 243,717 metric tonnes of Urea, 105,631 metric tonnes of DAP, 169,109 metric tonnes of NPK, 50,431 metric tonnes of MOP, and 178,657 metric tonnes of SSP—cumulating to a grand total of 7.48 lakh metric tonnes of fertilizer currently in stock.
Minister Ramvichar Netam further informed that, in light of the potential shortage of chemical fertilisers resulting from the crisis in West Asia, the department is actively encouraging farmers to utilise alternative fertilisers. To this end, the availability of fertilisers such as NPK 12:32:16 and 20:20:0:13, as well as green manure, organic manure, and nano-fertilisers, is being enhanced.
Minister Netam also asserted that the state government has issued directives for the constitution of flying squads and vigilance committees at the district level to curb the black marketing and hoarding of fertilisers. Strict legal action will be initiated against anyone found engaging in irregularities regarding fertilisers at any level.
Agriculture Production Commissioner Shahla Nigar convened a meeting with departmental officials from the Raipur and Durg divisions to review preparations for the upcoming Kharif season of 2026.
She instructed officials to expedite the process of transferring farmer registrations from the PM-KISAN portal to the AgriStack portal. Furthermore, she issued directives for the implementation of a new e-distribution system for the distribution of seeds and fertilisers. Concurrently, she emphasised that farmers should be encouraged to utilise green manure, bio-fertilisers, and blue-green algae as alternatives to chemical fertilisers.
She has directed district administrations to take strict action to prevent the hoarding, black marketing, and diversion of chemical fertilisers.
Additionally, under the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (Price Support Scheme), the procurement of pulses and oilseed crops has also been accorded priority.
She has issued directives to promote the production of aromatic paddy varieties in every district, as well as to expand pulse and oilseed crops, and—within the horticulture sector—oil palm, Makhana, and spice crops.
