Hyderabad: Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers JP Nadda has assured that the centre will extend all possible support to address fertilizers and urea shortage and provide a relief to the farmers during the farming season. The Union Ministry made a statement to this effect on Wednesday.
A delegation led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met the Union Minister in Delhi on Tuesday and requested Nadda to supply adequate urea and fertilizers to the state. The Chief Minister briefed the Union Minister about the shortage of urea and appealed to uninterrupted supply of urea in July and August for Kharif season.
Responding to the Chief Minister’s request, Nadda assured him of full support to meet the demand of fertilizers from the farmers. Nadda instructed the officials of his Ministry to ensure adequate supply of urea to Telangana.
The Union Minister also instructed the State government officials to take necessary steps to ensure equal distribution of urea to various districts without diverting the stocks for non-agricultural needs.
Expressing serious concern over the increased urea consumption in Telangana, Nadda said that urea sales during Rabi ( Yasangi) season in 2024-25 increased by 21 percent compared to Rabi in 2023-24
The Union Minister highlighted that the Center is providing incentives to state governments through the ‘Pranam scheme’ to reduce the excessive use of chemical fertilizers and promote organic and natural farming.
