Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Gehlot Criticises Rajasthan Fertiliser Booking System Amid Farmer Complaints
Farmers in Rajasthan are having trouble getting fertiliser.
A new online system was created so farmers could check supplies and book fertiliser.
Ashok Gehlot says the system is causing problems instead of helping.
He says computer errors, unavailable servers and long lines are frustrating farmers.
He also alleges that some fertiliser meant for Rajasthan is being sent to Madhya Pradesh.
The government agriculture department says the problems are temporary.
An official said a new app caused technical issues.
The system is intended to make fertiliser distribution clearer and more efficient.
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said farmers across the state are struggling to obtain fertiliser.
Gehlot alleged that technical glitches, server downtime and queues in the online booking system are leaving some farmers empty-handed.
He claimed Rajasthan’s fertiliser supplies were being sent to neighbouring Madhya Pradesh, denying farmers their rightful share.
Gehlot criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party government and questioned Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma over the situation.
Jaipur agriculture official Rajesh Vijay said the difficulties are temporary technical issues linked to the introduction of a new app.
- Who
- Rajasthan farmers, former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Jaipur agriculture department official Rajesh Vijay.
- What
- A dispute over farmer difficulties obtaining fertiliser through Rajasthan’s new online booking system.
- When
- During the rollout of the digital fertiliser booking system; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Rajasthan, with Gehlot alleging that supplies were being sent to neighbouring Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Gehlot attributes the difficulties to technical problems and alleged mismanagement, while the agriculture department attributes them to temporary issues with a newly introduced app.
Gehlot’s Criticism
Agriculture Department’s Response
Online booking system
Gehlot’s Criticism
Ashok Gehlot says the system has become a means of harassing farmers because of glitches, server downtime and long queues.
Agriculture Department’s Response
The agriculture department says the difficulties are temporary technical problems caused by introducing a new app.
Fertiliser availability
Gehlot’s Criticism
Gehlot alleges that Rajasthan farmers are being denied their rightful share while supplies are sent to Madhya Pradesh.
Agriculture Department’s Response
The article reports no direct government response to that specific allegation.
Government performance
Gehlot’s Criticism
Gehlot says the Bharatiya Janata Party government’s “double-engine” model has failed to ensure adequate fertiliser reaches farmers.
Agriculture Department’s Response
The government’s stated aim is to make distribution more transparent and ensure subsidised fertiliser reaches farmers efficiently.
- Issue
- Farmers are reporting difficulties obtaining fertiliser through the online booking process.
- Critic
- Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot
- System
- Online fertiliser booking under the Framework for Fertiliser Sales
- Reported problems
- Technical glitches, server downtime and long queues
- Gehlot’s allegation
- Fertiliser intended for Rajasthan farmers is being sent to Madhya Pradesh
- Official response
- Jaipur agriculture official Rajesh Vijay called the problems temporary technical issues.
- Stated objective
- Improve transparency, monitor stock and distribute subsidised fertiliser more efficiently.