Archive · 24 Aug 2025
Vigilance Officials Inspect Fertilizer Shops in Two Districts
Officials checked fertilizer shops to make sure everything was fair.
They looked in Anantapur and Sri Sathya Sai districts.
They found a banned weed killer in one shop and some missing urea in another.
The officials are making sure shop owners don't sell things at high prices or do anything illegal.
They will take action if they find problems.
Vigilance officials inspected fertilizer shops and godowns in Anantapur and Sri Sathya Sai districts.
Inspections were conducted on the directions of Vigilance and Enforcement Officer Prasad.
Officials found banned weedicide Glyphosate at Sri Srinivasa Fertilisers in Anantapur town.
A discrepancy of urea stock was found at Sri Balaji Traders in Hindupur town.
Officer Prasad warned of strict action against dealers involved in illegal practices.
- Who
- Vigilance and Enforcement Officer Prasad and other officials.
- What
- Vigilance officials conducted inspections on fertilizer shops and godowns.
- When
- Inspections were carried out on Saturday.
- Where
- Anantapur and Sri Sathya Sai districts.
- Why
- To ensure fair practices and prevent illegal activities in fertilizer sales.
Farmers
Fertilizer Dealers
Pricing and Availability
Farmers
Ensure availability of fertilizers at fair prices.
Fertilizer Dealers
Dealers may seek to maximize profits
- Officer in Charge
- Prasad
- Banned Weedicide Seized
- Glyphosate
- Value of Seized Glyphosate
- Rs 17,560
- Urea Discrepancy at Sri Balaji Traders
- 9.09 MTs (202 bags)
- Value of Discrepant Urea
- Rs 53,833