Chandigarh, July 22– Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana while issuing a stern warning to private licensed dealers involved in the illegal sale of urea and DAP said that if found guilty during inspections, their licenses will be cancelled and FIRs will be registered as per the law. He also cautioned agriculture department officers that if anyone is found complicit in facilitating illegal sales of urea and DAP, strict action will be taken against them as well.
The Minister gave these directions while reviewing the status of urea and DAP availability across the state through video conferencing from Chandigarh on Tuesday. He also held detailed discussions with the Deputy Directors of Agriculture (DDA) from all districts and assessed the ground situation in detail.
The Agriculture Minister emphasized that the state government is committed to safeguarding the interests of farmers. Under the leadership of the Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, the government will not allow the sale of fake fertilizers, pesticides, or seeds under any circumstances. The state will also ensure there is no shortage of fertilizers.
He directed the department officers to closely monitor sellers of urea and DAP apart from PACS and conduct regular inspections. He directed them to verify sales and stock records, and take strict action in case of any discrepancies. He also called for immediate action upon receiving complaints of illegal urea sales by some industrial units.
Sh. Shyam Singh Rana stated that although there is no shortage of urea and DAP in the state, certain opposition members are spreading misleading information about scarcity. He explained that due to timely rains, farmers began sowing crops earlier than usual this year, which led to a rise in demand for urea and DAP ahead of schedule. Some farmers have also started stockpiling for the Rabi season, further increasing the need for fertilizers. He informed that compared to last year, 1.30 lakh metric tonnes more fertilizer has been distributed this year, said the Minister.
He once again appealed to farmers not to start storing fertilizers for the Rabi season in advance, assuring them that the state government will provide the required quantity at the appropriate time.
