- “The collector is reviewing the situation daily, and fertilizer is being lifted from 114 cooperative societies and private shops.”
In view of the Kharif season 2026, the administration in Bilaspur district is fully vigilant to ensure timely availability of fertilizers to farmers. Collector Sanjay Agarwal is reviewing the availability, storage, and distribution of fertilizers and seeds daily. Fertilizers are being made available to farmers through the district’s 114 cooperative societies and private fertilizer dealers. According to the Agriculture Department, the district currently has adequate fertilizer storage, and distribution is being continuously conducted according to demand.
According to information received from the Deputy Director of Agriculture, the district has received a target of 68,950 tons of chemical fertilizers for Kharif 2026. Against this target, over 46,780 tons of fertilizers have been stored so far, representing approximately 60.28 percent of the target. Over 19,912 tons of fertilizers have been distributed to farmers so far.
The district currently has a total fertilizer stock of 41,560 tons. These include 22,996 tons of urea, 5,621 tons of DAP, 6,808 tons of NPK, 4,981 tons of SSP, and 1,155 tons of MOP. The Agriculture Department is continuously increasing storage by procuring additional racks from fertilizer companies to ensure farmers do not face any difficulties during the Kharif season.
Agriculture Department officials have been instructed to conduct regular inspections at fertilizer societies and private vendors. Strict vigil is being maintained against fertilizer black marketing, hoarding, and irregular distribution. Collector Mr. Agarwal has directed officials to ensure quality fertilizer is available to farmers at the prescribed rates and to ensure daily monitoring of demand and supply. The district administration has appealed to farmers to purchase fertilizer only from authorized cooperative societies and licensed vendors and to immediately report any irregularities to the Agriculture Department. With adequate availability of fertilizer and seeds in the district, preparations for the Kharif season are proceeding smoothly.