Strict action should be taken on irregularities related to fertilizer distribution and sale: Chief Minister Dr. Yadav

-Will request the central government for continuous supply of fertilizers to the farmers of the state
-Reviewed the fertilizer distribution system in the interest of farmers after returning from foreign trip

Bhopal: Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that sufficient quantity of fertilizers are available in the state. Strict action should be taken against the culprits from the places from where distribution related complaints are being received. Such arrangements should be made immediately at those places where it is necessary to increase the number of distribution centers. Farmers should also be encouraged to produce Kodo-Kutki. It was informed in the meeting that FIRs have been registered in 71 cases of illegal storage, illegal transportation and black marketing of fertilizers in the state. Fertilizers are also being continuously supplied to Madhya Pradesh by the Center as per the requirement of the farmers.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav reviewed the distribution of fertilizers at Samtva Bhawan Chief Minister’s residence on Saturday after returning from a foreign trip. It was told in the meeting that there were 470 fertilizer sales centers in the state in the previous year. At present, distribution is being done through 761 sales centers and counters in the state. The centers are being run smoothly by Marketing Association, Marketing Society and MP Agro. More than 10 thousand samples were analyzed under quality control in the state. Also, 45 licenses have been suspended.

Officials should take cognizance of complaints received from social media and public media

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that on receiving complaints of fertilizer distribution on social media and other mass media, the officers of all the concerned departments and agencies should take immediate cognizance and resolve the complaints. It was told in the meeting that more quantity of fertilizer has been distributed in the state than last year. Sowing of crops has been done in about two-thirds of the area. As of 28 November 2024, 32.44 lakh metric tonnes of fertilizers are available in the state. Out of these, 21.34 lakh metric tonnes have been sold and 11.10 lakh metric tonnes of fertilizers are remaining. Their availability will be around 20 lakh metric tonnes in the month of December.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav will request the Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Mr. Nadda and the Railway Minister Mr. Vaishnav

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that in Madhya Pradesh, farmers are receiving the required fertilizers regularly and continuously for distribution. He will request Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri J.P. Nadda and Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnav to ensure that this system remains smooth in future as well. At present, urea is being supplied to 11 rack points by rail for various districts in the state. Next week, racks of DAP, NPK and TSP along with urea will come for Tikamgarh, Niwari, Rewa, Kachpura, Jhukahi, Shahdol, Itarsi, Guna, Ashoknagar, Meghnagar, Khandwa, Shajapur, Mandideep, Khandwa, Biaora, Shivpuri, Dabra, Betul etc. Adequate arrangements have also been made for the month of December. Full support is being received from the Central Government.

Cases filed against the culprits and innovations in the districts

The fertilizer system is being monitored in the interest of farmers. 11 FIRs have been registered against the culprits in the last 7 days. A total of 71 FIRs have been registered this season. Out of these, 27 FIRs have been registered for illegal storage of fertilizers, 17 for illegal sale, 10 for black marketing, 7 for illegal transportation, 5 for substandard fertilizers, 3 for not selling through POS machine and 2 for sale of fake fertilizers. This action is going on continuously throughout the state. Innovations related to better distribution system have been done in some districts of the state in the interest of farmers. Samples were taken by inspecting fertilizer and seed shops in Kurwai of Vidisha district. Strict action was taken on complaints of black marketing in Jabalpur. Farmers were also advised to use alternative fertilizers to fulfill the nutrients in the crops. FIRs were lodged for illegal storage in Chhatarpur district and cases were registered against the guilty traders. Strict action has also been taken in Agar-Malwa, Betul, Dewas, Balaghat, Burhanpur, Jhabua, Shivpuri, Mandsaur, Sheopur, Harda and Khandwa districts and those involved in illegal trade have been punished.

Among the innovations, the distribution system was made easier by increasing the number of counters in Tikamgarh. A guidance workshop was organised for farmers in Chhindwara for the preparation of Rabi crop.

Cooperation Minister Shri Vishwas Sarang, Chief Secretary Shri Anurag Jain, Additional Chief Secretary in the Chief Minister’s Office Dr. Rajesh Rajoura, Additional Chief Secretary Shri S.N. Mishra and other officers were present in the meeting.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav’s main instructions

• Wherever there is delay in arrival of rail racks in the state, transport the fertilizers by road.

• The number of centres should be as many as possible. If necessary, distribution work should be done by renting a shop.

• On receiving complaints regarding fertilizer distribution on social media and other public media, officials of all concerned departments and agencies should take immediate cognizance and resolve the complaints.

• Agricultural exhibition and equipment related to modern technology will be demonstrated to the farmers.

• Change in crop cycle should be encouraged.

• Kodo-Kutki producers should be encouraged.

• Natural farming should be encouraged.

• There should be no delay in payment for food grains procured from farmers.

• The cooperation of the office bearers of Bharatiya Kisan Sangh and public representatives should be obtained.

• Contract farming should also be encouraged.

• All necessary steps should be taken in the interest of farmers.

• Maize production should also be encouraged in the coming summer.