Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Collector Warns Against Urea Price Hikes
The District Collector in Nellore has warned people not to sell urea at higher prices or store it illegally.
He said the government has provided enough urea for farmers.
The Collector ordered special checks and raids to catch those who are selling urea at higher prices.
He also said that the administration will punish those who break the rules, even sending them to jail if needed.
The Collector mentioned that the government is making sure farmers get what they need.
He also asked officials to visit villages and collect information about land problems from farmers.
The Collector said that 60% of land issues will be solved by the festival of Sankranthi.
He also ordered officials to make sure a special document called 'Sada Bainama' is used properly to help farmers.
District Collector Himanshu Shukla warned against selling urea at higher prices and storing it illegally.
Ordered flash raids and strict action against violators, including possible imprisonment.
Government has supplied urea and other agricultural needs according to farmers' requirements.
60% of land issues in the district to be addressed by Sankranthi.
Officials ordered to visit villages and collect land-related problems from farmers.
- Who
- District Collector Himanshu Shukla, District Agriculture Officer P Satyavani, Vigilance and Intelligence department officials, farmers in Nellore
- What
- Warning against selling urea at higher prices and storing it against norms, orders for flash raids and strict action against violators
- When
- During a video-conference, specific timeline for addressing land issues by Sankranthi
- Where
- Nellore district
- Why
- To ensure fair supply of urea and other agricultural needs to farmers, prevent black marketing, and address land issues
- Location
- Nellore
- Authorities Involved
- District Collector Himanshu Shukla, District Agriculture Officer P Satyavani, Vigilance and Intelligence department
- Action Ordered
- Flash raids on black market, booking cases against violators
- Supply Status
- Urea, pesticides, and other agriculture needs available at Rythu Seva Kendrams (RSKs), Primary Agriculture Cooperative Societies (PACS), Cooperative Societies
- Land Issues
- 60% of land issues to be addressed by Sankranthi
- Implementation Ordered
- Effective implementation of 'Sada Bainama'
- Consequences
- Severe consequences for violators, including imprisonment