Union government assures to address shortage of fertilizers in Telangana
An official State delegation led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met the Union Minister in New Delhi on Tuesday and requested Mr. 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 CM's request, Union Minister Nadda assured him of full support to meet the demand of fertilizers from farmers. Mr. Nadda instructed 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, Mr. Nadda said that urea sales during Rabi (Yasangi) season in 2024-25 increased by 21% compared to Rabi in 2023-24.
The Union Minister of Fertilizers and Chemicals highlighted that the Centre is providing incentives to State governments through the 'Pranam scheme' to reduce the excessive use of chemical fertilizers and promote organic and natural farming.
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