Chandigarh, June 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon has written a letter to Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers J.P. Nadda, urging him to ensure an uninterrupted and timely supply of DAP and urea during the paddy sowing season in the state.
In the letter, Dhillon mentioned that the issue was discussed in detail during his meeting with the Union Minister on June 6. With the paddy sowing season now fully underway across Punjab, he requested that the supply of these crucial fertilisers be further enhanced to meet rising demand.
Dhillon said the Central government is already aware of the seriousness of the issue and has been supplying fertilisers as required. However, he drew the minister’s attention to the fact that fertiliser demand in Punjab peaks in June and July. Any shortage during this critical period forces farmers to stand in long queues outside cooperative societies and fertiliser outlets.
“Such delays can disrupt sowing operations, adversely affecting crop yields and ultimately impacting the nation’s food security,” the letter stated.
He further pointed out that fertiliser shortages often encourage hoarding and black marketing by unscrupulous elements. As a result, farmers are compelled to purchase fertilisers at higher prices.
To address these challenges, Dhillon sought the immediate release of an additional DAP quota for Punjab. He also requested that a buffer stock of two to three lakh metric tons be maintained in the state well before demand peaks.
Additionally, he urged the ministry to prepare and share a monthly urea supply schedule with the Punjab government to ensure smooth and efficient distribution.
He also called for the establishment of a real-time joint monitoring mechanism involving the Union Ministry, fertiliser companies such as IFFCO and NFL, and the state government to prevent any artificial shortage of fertilisers.
Source: IANS
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