Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Odisha Cancels 96 Fertiliser Licences, Suspends 170 More
The Odisha government checked many shops that sell fertiliser to farmers.
It said some dealers were not following the rules.
Licences were cancelled for 96 dealers, and 170 more had their licences suspended.
Officials also temporarily stopped sales by 321 dealers.
They inspected or raided 11,684 shops.
Some fertiliser stocks were seized, and criminal cases were filed against seven dealers.
The government said enough fertiliser was available for farmers.
It is continuing inspections during the kharif farming season.
The Odisha government cancelled 96 fertiliser dealer licences and suspended 170 others during the current financial year.
Officials said the dealers were allegedly involved in unfair practices, including black marketing or diversion of fertilisers.
Enforcement squads inspected and raided 11,684 wholesale and retail fertiliser shops across the state.
Authorities issued 2,774 show-cause notices, suspended sales by 321 dealers and seized stocks from 12 dealers.
The Agriculture department said fertiliser supplies were adequate and urged farmers not to panic during the kharif season.
- Who
- The Odisha government, Agriculture department, enforcement squads and fertiliser dealers.
- What
- The state cancelled 96 fertiliser dealer licences and suspended 170 others over alleged unfair practices, while taking additional enforcement action.
- When
- During the current financial year and the ongoing kharif season; officials announced the action on Wednesday.
- Where
- Across Odisha, including districts such as Kandhamal and Boudh.
- Why
- To prevent black marketing and diversion of fertilisers, and to ensure adequate and timely supplies for farmers.
- Cancelled licences
- 96 fertiliser dealer licences
- Suspended licences
- 170 dealer licences
- Shops inspected or raided
- 11,684 fertiliser shops
- Show-cause notices
- 2,774 notices issued
- Temporary sales suspensions
- 321 dealers
- Stock seizures
- Fertiliser stocks seized from 12 dealers
- Criminal cases
- Cases registered against seven dealers
- Legal basis
- Fertiliser Control Order, 1985 and Essential Commodities Act, 1955