Central Government allocates target of 15.55 lakh metric tonnes of fertilizer to Chhattisgarh for Kharif season 2026

Instructions for strict action against black marketing and hoarding

Agriculture Production Commissioner Smt. Shehla Nigar held a meeting with the officials of Raipur and Durg divisions to review the preparations for Kharif 2026.

Instructions to adopt alternatives like nano urea and blue green algae; focus on improved seeds, cluster farming and agritech registration

Raipur, / Keeping in mind the possibility of supply of imported fertilizers being affected amid the ongoing tension between America, Israel and Iran in West Asia, the state government is preparing a comprehensive strategy to ensure the supply of fertilizers.

Due to the efforts of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai, Chhattisgarh has been allocated a target of 15.55 lakh metric tonnes of fertilizer by the Central Government for the upcoming Kharif season 2026. This includes 7.25 lakh metric tonnes of urea, 3 lakh metric tonnes of DAP, 80 thousand metric tonnes of MOP, 2.5 lakh metric tonnes of NPK and 2 lakh metric tonnes of SSP.

Currently, approximately 7.48 lakh metric tons of fertilizer is available in warehouses and committees. The state government is striving to ensure that all farmers receive adequate amounts of chemical fertilizers with transparency.

Minister Shri Netam informed that as on March 30, a total of 7.48 lakh metric tonnes of fertilizer is present in stock in the state, which includes 2,43,717 metric tonnes of Urea, 1,05,631 metric tonnes of DAP, 1,69,109 metric tonnes of NPK, 50,431 metric tonnes of MOP and 1,78,657 metric tonnes of SSP. Thus, a total of 7.48 lakh metric tonnes of fertilizer is present in stock.

Minister Netam stated that in view of the potential shortage of chemical fertilizers due to the West Asian crisis, the department is encouraging farmers to use alternative fertilizers. As part of this effort, the availability of NPK 12:32:16, 20:20:0:13, green manure, organic fertilizers, and nano fertilizers is being increased.

Minister Netam said the state government has directed the formation of flying squads and monitoring committees at the district level to prevent the black marketing and hoarding of fertilizers. Strict legal action will be taken against those found involved in fertilizer misappropriation at any level.

Agriculture Production Commissioner Mrs. Shahla Nigar held a meeting with departmental officials from Raipur and Durg divisions regarding preparations for the upcoming Kharif season 2026. She instructed officials to expedite the registration of farmers from the PM Kisan Portal to the AgriStake Portal. She also directed the implementation of a new e-distribution system for seed and fertilizer distribution. Farmers should also be encouraged to use green manure, biofertilizers, and blue-green algae as alternatives to chemical fertilizers.

He directed districts to take strict action to prevent hoarding, black marketing, and diversion of chemical fertilizers. Procurement of pulses and oilseeds has also been prioritized under the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (Price Support Scheme). He directed the promotion of aromatic rice varieties in every district, as well as the expansion of pulses and oilseeds, and the horticulture sector, including oil palm, makhana, and spice crops.