Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Eluru District Warns Against Urea Diversion, Ensures Supply
The local government is making sure farmers get the fertilizer they need.
The officials held a meeting with fertilizer sellers to talk about how to make sure everyone follows the rules.
They warned that if shops sell fertilizer for other things or sell it at high prices, they will get in trouble.
Inspectors will check the shops to make sure everything is done correctly.
The government also wants to teach farmers how to use fertilizer the right way and to use new kinds of fertilizer and drones.
District collector warns shop owners against diverting urea for non-agricultural purposes.
A review meeting was held with fertilizer representatives to discuss fertilizer supply and regulations.
Strict action will be taken against those illegally storing, black marketing, or selling fertilizers at high prices.
Teams will conduct surprise inspections of fertilizer shops and warehouses.
Farmers should be made aware of fertilizer usage and encouraged to use nano fertilizers and drones.
- Who
- District Collector Vetriselvi, joint collector Dhatri Reddy, fertilizer manufacturers, wholesalers, retail dealers, agriculture, cooperatives, and others.
- What
- The district administration is taking measures to ensure proper distribution and use of urea and other fertilizers.
- When
- A district-level review meeting was held on Thursday.
- Where
- Eluru, a district in Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To prevent the illegal diversion, black marketing, and ensure adequate supply of fertilizers to farmers.
- Location
- Eluru, Andhra Pradesh
- Meeting Participants
- Fertilizer manufacturers, wholesalers, retail dealers, agriculture, cooperatives, Markfed, DCMS, and others.
- Action
- Strict action against illegal practices.
- Focus
- Ensuring fertilizer availability for Kharif season.
- Promotion
- Nano fertilizers and drone usage among farmers.