- 9,285 metric tonnes of fertilizers and 6,836 quintals of seeds stored in 44 cooperative societies
- Agricultural loans worth Rs 37.79 crore distributed to more than 10 thousand farmers
To ensure farmers do not face any inconvenience during the Kharif season, adequate arrangements for fertilizers, seeds, and agricultural loans have been made in Jashpur district. Through the coordinated efforts of the Agriculture and Cooperative Departments, adequate storage of agricultural inputs has been established in the district’s Tribal Service Cooperative Societies. The administration is also continuously monitoring the situation to prevent black marketing, hoarding, and illegal sale of fertilizers.
Deputy Director of Agriculture, Mr. M.R. Bhagat, stated that fertilizers are being distributed to farmers in accordance with the recommendations of the Indira Gandhi Agricultural University. Farmers are being educated about balanced fertilizer use, green manure, and the adoption of organic alternatives, which will maintain soil fertility and increase production capacity. Department staff are also visiting villages to provide farmers with information on scientific farming and soil health management.
Keeping in mind the convenience of farmers, the number of cooperative societies in the district has been increased from 24 to 44. This eliminates the need for farmers to travel long distances to obtain fertilizers and seeds, reducing both time and transportation costs.
Currently, 9,285 metric tons of various types of chemical fertilizers have been stored in the district’s 44 cooperative societies. Of these, 3,681 metric tons have been distributed to farmers. Similarly, 6,836 quintals of paddy seeds have been stored, of which 1,872 quintals have been distributed to farmers. In anticipation of future demand, fertilizer and seed storage is being continuously expanded.
The district has also achieved significant achievements in the field of agricultural loan distribution. So far, agricultural loans worth a total of ₹377.9 million (₹12,000) have been provided to 10,187 farmers through cooperative societies. Of this, ₹313.3 million (313.3 million) has been distributed in cash and ₹64.6 million (4.0 million) in the form of commodity loans. This assistance is helping farmers make timely agricultural investments and cover farming costs.
The Agriculture Department has clarified that there will be no shortage of fertilizer, seed, and agricultural loans for farmers. To this end, regular inspections are being conducted at all cooperative societies and private fertilizer sales centers. Senior Agriculture Development Officers and Rural Agriculture Extension Officers are monitoring the situation through frequent inspections.
The department has appealed to farmers to use fertilizers in accordance with scientific recommendations, promote green manure and organic farming, and immediately report any irregularities to the administration so that necessary action can be taken in a timely manner.