The minister informed about the fertiliser dashboard that has been operational for the past about two months, and the Control Room which has been working 24*7 for effective coordination
Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizer Dr Mansukh Mandaviya virtually reviewed the status of fertiliser availability across the country with state agriculture ministers. Agriculture ministers from 18 states participated in the review meeting.
Noting that management of fertiliser requirements of the farmers and agriculture sector was the collective responsibility of the Centre and states, Dr Mandaviya expressed gratitude towards the states for collaborative efforts during the past few months to tide over the enhanced demand from farmers for DAP. There has been seamless coordination between the Union Chemicals and Fertilizer Ministry and the states as a result of collective efforts, he added.
He informed the state ministers of the fertiliser dashboard that has been operational for the past about two months, and the Control Room which has been working 24*7 for effective coordination between states and the Centre for ensuring adequate fertiliser availability in various districts. He urged the states to monitor requirement/supply daily on the ‘Fertilizer Dashboard’ for more effective and productive fertiliser management.
The Union Minister stated that it is important for the states to aggressively prevent any diversion of urea to industry (such as veneer, plywood etc.) to ensure adequate availability for the agriculture sector. He informed that as a result of aggressive and effective monitoring by the state administration, the movement of fertiliser across the borders from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar has been prevented.
“Let us also explore options and promote the use of alternative fertilisers such as nano urea and organic fertiliser which protect the soil and are more productive; less amount of nano urea will be used contrary to the quantity used at present and contribute to higher nutrient use efficiency,” said Dr Mandaviya.
IFFCO has started production of nano urea and the work on nano DAP is ongoing, the Union Minister informed.