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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Telangana farmers to get fertiliser boost: JP Nadda assures supply; urges fair distribution, backs state appeal
JP Nadda (File photo) HYDERABAD: Union chemicals and fertilisers minister JP Nadda on Wednesday assured farmers in Telangana that the central govt will support them by guaranteeing adequate supply of fertilisers. He issued a statement to this effect. On Tuesday, a delegation, led by chief minister A Revanth Reddy, met with the Union minister in Delhi and requested sufficient supply of urea and fertilisers for the state. The Telangana team emphasized the need for a continuous supply of urea during the kharif season, especially in July and Aug. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad 'Ensure fair distribution' In response to the chief minister's appeal, Union minister Nadda committed to supporting the farmers' requirements. He directed officials from the fertiliser department to ensure the necessary supply for Telangana. Additionally, he urged state govt officials to ensure that fertilisers were distributed fairly across different districts and not misappropriated for non-agricultural uses. Simultaneously, Nadda expressed concern over spike in consumption of urea in Telangana. He pointed out that urea sales were expected to increase by 21% in the 2024-25 season compared to the 2023-24 season. He also mentioned that the central govt was providing incentives to state govts through the Pranam scheme to mitigate the use of chemical fertilisers and to encourage organic and natural farming.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Nadda alarmed by rising urea demand in TG
Hyderabad: Union Minister of Fertilizers and Chemicals JP Nadda has expressed serious concern over the abnormal increase of urea consumption in Telangana. While accepting Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's request for additional supplies of urea, the union minister appealed to regulate chemical fertilizers by promoting organic farming. A day after the CM met the Union Minister in New Delhi, Nadda sent an official communication to the state government on the supply of urea. He also said that urea sales during Rabi (Yasangi) season in 2024-25 increased by 21 per cent as compared to Rabi in 2023-24 and it is a big worrying factor amid growing environmental challenges. The union minister also highlighted that the Centre was providing incentives to state governments through the 'Pranam scheme' to reduce the excessive use of chemical fertilizers and promote organic and natural farming. An official state delegation led by the Chief Minister met the Union Minister in Delhi on Tuesday and briefed Nadda about the shortage of urea and appealed to uninterrupted supply of urea in July and August for Kharif season. In a quick response, the union minister assured him of full support to meet the demand of fertilizers from the farmers, and instructed the officials of his ministry to ensure adequate supply of urea to Telangana. The union minister also instructed the state government officials to take necessary steps to ensure equal distribution of urea to various districts without diverting the stocks for non-agricultural needs.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Union government assures to address shortage of fertilizers in Telangana
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers J.P. Nadda has assured that the Centre will extend all possible support to address fertilizers and urea shortage and provide relief to farmers during the farming season. The Union Ministry made a statement to this effect on Wednesday. An official State delegation led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met the Union Minister in New Delhi on Tuesday and requested Mr. Nadda to supply adequate urea and fertilizers to the State. The Chief Minister briefed the Union Minister about the shortage of urea and appealed to uninterrupted supply of urea in July and August for Kharif season. Responding to the CM's request, Union Minister Nadda assured him of full support to meet the demand of fertilizers from farmers. Mr. Nadda instructed officials of his ministry to ensure adequate supply of urea to Telangana. The Union Minister also instructed the State government officials to take necessary steps to ensure equal distribution of urea to various districts without diverting the stocks for non-agricultural needs. Expressing serious concern over the increased urea consumption in Telangana, Mr. Nadda said that urea sales during Rabi (Yasangi) season in 2024-25 increased by 21% compared to Rabi in 2023-24. The Union Minister of Fertilizers and Chemicals highlighted that the Centre is providing incentives to State governments through the 'Pranam scheme' to reduce the excessive use of chemical fertilizers and promote organic and natural farming.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Increasing urea usage in Telangana is a concern: J.P. Nadda
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers J.P. Nadda expressed concern over the rising trend in urea consumption in Telangana, but assured that the Centre would provide sufficient fertilizers needed for Telangana for the present season. The Minister stated that Telangana experienced a 21% increase in urea sales during the 2024-25 Yasangi season compared to the same period in 2023-24. To address this, he highlighted the Centre's efforts to promote sustainable agricultural practices. 'Through the Pranam scheme, the Central government will offer incentives to States that take proactive steps to reduce excessive chemical fertilizer usage and shift toward organic and natural farming,' Mr. Nadda said. His statement comes in the wake of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy meeting him in New Delhi seeking sufficient supply of fertilizers for Telangana as cultivation has increased in the State, particularly for the crucial months of July and August, when agricultural activity is at its peak. Responding to the Chief Minister's concerns, the Union Minister directed officials from the Department of Fertilizers to ensure adequate and uninterrupted supplies to Telangana. 'The needs of farmers are our priority. The Centre will fully support Telangana in meeting its fertilizer demand during the Kharif season,' Mr. Nadda said, according to officials in the Chief Minister's Office. Mr. Nadda also advised Telangana government officials to ensure fair and efficient distribution of urea across all districts and to strictly prevent its diversion for non-agricultural purposes. The shortage has also led to a war of words between the Union Ministers from Telangana and the State government, with the latter alleging that the Centre is ignoring Telangana and the Union Ministers denying it. However, the assurance comes as a relief to Telangana's farmers, many of whom had expressed concern over the possibility of fertilizer shortages during the current sowing season. The State government has already ramped up distribution logistics to ensure that fertilizers reach farmers in time.
