Odisha Closes 30 Fertiliser Shops, Suspends 62 Dealers' Licences Amid Farmers' Stir on Urea Scarcity

62 fertilizer dealers penalized in Odisha for violations amid Kharif season

Bhubaneswar, Aug 31: In a stringent move to curb malpractices in the distribution and sale of fertilizers, the Government of Odisha has suspended or cancelled the licenses of 62 fertilizer dealers across the state for alleged violations of the Fertilizer Control Order, 1985. The crackdown follows a series of inspections conducted by enforcement teams constituted to ensure fair distribution, prevent black marketing, and safeguard farmers’ interes…

Odisha closes 30 fertiliser shops, suspends 62 dealers' licences amid farmers' stir on urea scarcity - OrissaPOST

Bhubaneswar: Amid farmers’ protest over alleged scarcity of urea in some parts of Odisha, the state government Sunday closed 30 fertiliser shops and suspended licences of 62 dealers during enforcement drives, an official statement said. To check the black marketing and stolen or fake fertilisers, enforcement teams, comprising officers from agriculture, revenue and police departments, have been constituted at the district and block levels, it sai…

Odisha closes 30 fertiliser shops, suspends 62 dealers' licences amid farmers' stir on urea scarcity

Bhubaneswar, Aug 31 (PTI) Amid farmers’ protest over alleged scarcity of urea in some parts of Odisha, the state government on Sunday closed 30 fertiliser shops and suspended licences of 62 dealers during enforcement drives, an official statement said.To check the black marketing and stolen or fake fertilisers, enforcement teams, comprising officers from agriculture, revenue and police departments, have been constituted at the district and block…

Odisha Accelerates Fertiliser Supply For Kharif 2025; Acts Against Black Marketing

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has intensified efforts to ensure adequate and timely supply of fertilisers for the Kharif 2025 season on the instruction of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. According to official data, there is a sufficient quantity of fertiliser available in the state. However, the department is requesting the farmers not to be scared by any misleading information showing artificial shortage of fertilisers in the state. Wit…

Odisha Accelerates Fertiliser Supply for Kharif 2025, Ensures Farmer Support

The Odisha government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has intensified efforts to ensure a robust fertiliser supply for the Kharif 2025 season. With a crop plan covering 58.50 lakh hectares (34.94 lakh hectares for paddy and 23.56 lakh hectares for non-paddy crops), the state has secured ample fertiliser stocks to meet […] The post Odisha Accelerates Fertiliser Supply for Kharif 2025, Ensures Farmer Support appeared fi…