Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Friday said there is adequate availability of fertilisers across the state and assured farmers that supply and distribution are being closely monitored to prevent hoarding, black marketing and misuse.
According to a press note issued by the state government, Odisha has been receiving monthly allocations of various fertilisers, including urea, DAP, SSP, MOP and complex fertilisers, from the Centre. The government stated that sufficient stocks are available in comparison to the allocation earmarked till the end of May 2026.
The press note said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed officials to ensure uninterrupted fertiliser supply to farmers, while Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo has asked authorities to maintain strict vigil against hoarding and diversion of fertilisers, particularly agricultural-grade urea, for non-agricultural purposes.
District collectors have been instructed to prevent the use of agricultural urea in industries such as plywood, cattle feed, diesel exhaust fluid and resin manufacturing, the release said.
To ensure equitable distribution, fertiliser manufacturers have been directed to supply 60 per cent of total fertilisers to MARKFED for distribution through PACS and LAMPCS. Larger PACS and LAMPCS godowns have also been identified to function as fertiliser wholesalers.
The government said the Chief Secretary recently held a meeting with representatives of fertiliser companies supplying to Odisha to ensure uninterrupted supply amid the ongoing unrest in the Middle East.
The Agriculture Department has intensified monitoring of unusual spikes in fertiliser sales, particularly urea and DAP, during non-cropping seasons. Block- and district-level squads have been formed for stock verification and to check black marketing and hoarding.
Nigrani Samitis have been constituted at gram panchayat, subdivision and district levels to monitor fertiliser misuse and promote balanced nutrient use among farmers. Scientists from Krishi Vigyan Kendras are also conducting awareness campaigns on balanced fertiliser application during GP-level meetings.
Collectors and district magistrates in border districts have additionally been asked to keep close watch on illegal diversion of fertilisers to neighbouring states.
The government said the “Krushi Ratha” programme, launched on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya, is spreading awareness among farmers on reducing chemical fertiliser use and adopting organic farming methods.
The state has also intensified enforcement activities against irregularities in fertiliser distribution. According to official figures, authorities have conducted 3,574 raids at dealer points, issued 1,284 show-cause notices and 312 stop-sale notices. Licences of 101 dealers have been suspended, while 21 licences have been cancelled. Two seizures have been made and one FIR lodged so far.
The government advised farmers not to panic over rumours regarding a rise in fertiliser prices and urged them to rely only on official information.
