Administration strict on irregularities in distribution, ban on 8 centers

Raipur, May 31, 2026/ As directed by the Government of India and the State Government, quality and adequate fertilizer and seed is being ensured for farmers in Chhattisgarh's Korba district for the 2026 Kharif season. Deputy Director of the Agriculture Department, Mr. DPS Kanwar, clarified that the district has adequate fertilizer and seed storage, and farmers will not face any shortages.

Korba Collector Kunal Dudawat has taken a tough stance on any negligence or irregularities found in the storage and distribution of fertilizers. He has issued instructions to take strict legal and punitive action against erring vendors under the Fertilizer Control Order 1985 and the Essential Commodities Act 1955.

Use of blue green algae as biofertilizer

Blue green algae and green manure provide nitrogen nutrients to the plants by fixing atmospheric nitrogen and increase the fertility of the soil by maintaining its physical, chemical and biological quality. Dhaincha seeds are being distributed to the farmers as green manure at the rate of 8 kg per acre and mung seeds at the rate of 4 kg per acre. Also, production of blue green algae as bio-fertilizer is being done in Krishi Vigyan Kendra Lakhanpur, Agriculture College Katghora, Government Garden Nursery Pattadi (Korba) and in the fields of identified farmers.

Taking nano fertilizer is not mandatory, it will be completely optional

Based on the recommendations of scientists, integrated nutrient management is being promoted this time. Emphasis is being placed on the balanced use of organic and green manure along with chemical fertilizers. Based on last year's demand, 80 percent urea and 60 percent DAP are being stocked in cooperative societies. The remaining 20 percent of urea will be supplied through nano urea/alternative fertilizers and the remaining 40 percent of DAP will be supplied through nano DAP/NPK. The administration has clarified that no farmer will be forced to take nano fertilizer; it will be completely voluntary.

Storage of fertilizers and seeds in figures

The current status of fertilizer availability at cooperative societies in Korba district is as follows.
The target for the cooperative sector is 12,700 metric tons. Against the target, 7,132.58 metric tons (56.16 percent) of fertilizer has been stored. Farmers have so far lifted 1,129.94 metric tons of fertilizer, while 6,002.64 metric tons remain in the societies. A total of 11,886 liters of nano liquid fertilizer (6,842 liters of nano urea and 5,044 liters of nano DAP) was stored in Korba district, of which 483.50 liters have been distributed, and 11,402.50 liters are available in stock. In addition, dhaincha seeds (8 kg/acre) and mung bean seeds (4 kg/acre) are also being distributed to interested farmers for green manure.

Notice issued on 28th, 58 bags of urea seized

To ensure farmers receive fair prices and quality fertilizers, teams of fertilizer inspectors are regularly conducting surprise inspections of sales centers. Since April 1, 2026, 115 centers have been inspected, revealing irregularities. Show-cause notices have been issued to 28 sales centers for irregularities. Licenses/sales have been suspended at eight centers. Fifty-eight bags of urea were seized during an illegal operation at one center. According to the Agriculture Department, this inspection campaign will continue on the Collector's instructions to completely curb black marketing and illegal storage. If any irregularities are found in the storage and distribution of fertilizers, strict administrative, legal, and punitive action will be taken against the concerned seller under the provisions of the Fertilizer Control Order 1985 and the Essential Commodities Act 1955.