Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed District Collectors to closely monitor fertiliser distribution system through Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) and LAMPCS across the state.
The directive was issued during a review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, where Majhi emphasised the need for transparent and efficient fertiliser distribution to farmers.
The Chief Minister instructed divisional officers to take immediate action against black marketing, hoarding, or fake fertilisers, and advised that seized fertilisers be transferred to nearby PACS or LAMPCS for distribution to farmers. According to the state government, there is currently no shortage of fertilisers, with 9,55,000 metric tons allocated for the 2025 Kharif season.
As of now, out of the total 11,66,733 metric tons of fertiliser available, 9,85,967 metric tons have been sold. Majhi directed the Agriculture Department to supply different grades of fertilisers to PACS and LAMPCS based on district requirements and instructed Markfed officials to expedite fertiliser supplies.
The Chief Minister also emphasised the importance of Crop Diversification and the Integrated Farming System in every district, particularly for oilseed and pulse cultivation. This initiative aims to boost farming activities through the Samriddh Kisan Yojana.
Additionally, Majhi interacted with District Collectors virtually, inquiring about fertiliser distribution in each district and directing them to ensure farmer convenience. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo, Cooperation Minister Pradeep Bala Samanta, and Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, Development Commissioner Anu Garg, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Shashwat Mishra, and Principal Secretary of the Agriculture and Farmer Empowerment Department Arabinda Kumar Padhee.
