Yogi Government Releases Fertilizer Availability Data Till Friday
3.01 lakh MT of NPK fertilizer also available for farmers in the state
Goal to increase Rabi crop area by 4 lakh hectares compared to last year
LUCKNOW. The efforts of the Yogi government have brought relief to the farmers of Uttar Pradesh. The government has clarified that there is no shortage of fertilizers in the state. There is sufficient availability of fertilizers in all divisions, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to continuously monitor the situation to ensure farmers face no problems. The government has taken a strict stance on black marketing and over-pricing. With the government’s timely monitoring, transparency has been maintained in the fertilizer distribution system. The agriculture department released the latest figures on divisional fertilizer availability on Friday.
Fertilizer Situation in the State
According to the agriculture department, the state has a total availability of 5.95 lakh metric tons (MT) of urea, 3.91 lakh MT of DAP (Di-Ammonium Phosphate), and 3.01 lakh MT of NPK (Nitrogen Phosphorus Potassium). This means there is an adequate stock of fertilizers for farmers during the Kharif season. Chief Minister Yogi has said that the state government is committed to protecting the interests of farmers and is keeping a close watch on fertilizer availability and distribution.
Farmers Benefiting from Subsidy
The Yogi government is continuously taking steps to benefit farmers. The actual cost of a bag of urea is Rs 2,174, but due to the subsidy, it is being made available to farmers for just Rs 266.50. Thanks to timely provision of fertilizers, seeds, and irrigation facilities, the state’s food grain production has increased to 737 lakh metric tons. The GSVA related to the agricultural sector, which was Rs 2 lakh crore during the Samajwadi Party’s rule, has now increased to Rs 7 lakh crore.
Action Continues Against Fertilizer Black Marketers
The Yogi government has exercised special caution regarding fertilizer availability in the state. The government has ensured that farmers receive urea, DAP, and NPK on time. Strict vigilance has been increased to prevent smuggling in border districts, and action is ongoing against hoarders and black marketers. As a result, fertilizer availability is balanced across all divisions, and farmers are not facing any problems.
Divisional Urea Availability (Till August 22)
Divisional DAP Availability (Till August 22)
Divisional NPK Availability (Till August 22)
