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Hans India
5 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Atchanna warns against delays in fertiliser supply
Vijayawada: Agriculture minister K Atchannaidu on Tuesday directed officials to ensure uninterrupted fertiliser supply to farmers during the ongoing kharif season, warning against any distribution delays. The minister issued the instructions during a teleconference with district collectors and agriculture officials to review statewide fertiliser availability. The review meeting followed reports of urea shortages in certain parts of the state. Atchannaidu stressed that no farmer should face difficulties in procuring fertilisers and ordered officials to closely monitor cooperative societies to prevent irregularities. He acknowledged that while the state government has been pushing for higher fertiliser allocations from the Centre, some media reports have pointed to localized supply gaps, prompting him to seek detailed reports. Addressing concerns in Srikakulam district, officials clarified that an early release of water from the Vamsadhara project expanded the cultivated area, increasing fertilizer demand. To meet the surge, 18,000 metric tonne fertilisers were supplied against the initial requirement of 12,000 metric tonnes. The district administration also noted that farmers were increasingly relying on Rythu Seva Kendras (RSKs) and cooperative societies over private dealers. Agriculture director S Dilli Rao informed that the state has urged the Centre to release pending fertilizer quotas for July and August. Minister Atchannaidu said he would coordinate with Union minister K Ram Mohan Naidu to expedite urea supplies. For kharif 2025, the state has planned 16.76 lakh metric tonnes of fertiliser distribution. As of August 5, 15.94 lakh metric tonnes have been made available, with 7.03 lakh metric tonnes stocked across cooperative societies, RSKs, and Markfed godowns. Additionally, the Centre has allocated 4.58 lakh metric tonnes for August, with the state closely tracking its arrival. Atchannaidu dismissed false propaganda by some media and YSRCP leaders about shortages, accusing the opposition of spreading misinformation to disrupt the new government's welfare initiatives. Pointing to the government's efforts, he noted that 6.99 lakh metric tonnes of fertilisers were distributed through PACS and RSKs in 2024–25, up from 6.17 lakh metric tonnes in 2023–24 under the previous administration. The minister also issued a strict warning to dealers, stating that hoarding, diversion, or overpricing would lead to license cancellation under the Fertiliser Control Order, 1985.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Ensure fertilizers availability via coop societies, pvt companies: Andhra Minister to officials
Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister K Atchannaidu on Tuesday directed officials to ensure that fertilizers are readily available to farmers through all cooperative societies and private companies during the Kharif season. In the event of a shortage, he directed officials to take steps to ramp up supply. Ensure fertilizers availability via coop societies, pvt companies: Andhra Minister to officials Atchannaidu held a teleconference with agriculture officials and district collectors to review fertilizer availability and distribution, amid reports of urea supply issues in some regions. He emphasised that no farmer should face inconvenience in accessing fertilizers and instructed officials to monitor every cooperative society and ensure supplies are being distributed fairly. "Atchannaidu has directed agriculture officials to devise plans to ensure fertilizers are readily available to farmers through all cooperative societies and private companies during the Kharif season," said an official release quoting the minister. Despite the state government securing a higher quantity of fertilizers through proactive coordination with the Union Agriculture Ministry, reports have surfaced about urea shortages in certain areas, prompting Atchannaidu to seek detailed reports on this front. About reports of fertilizer shortages in Srikakulam, district collector Swapnil Dinkar Pundkar informed that due to early water release from the Vamsadhara project, the cultivated area increased, leading to higher fertilizer demand, the release said. Against a requirement of 12,000 tonne of fertilizers, 18,000 tonne has been made available, it said. Farmers are hesitant to buy from private dealers and are preferring Rythu Seva Kendras , the collector said. It was also mentioned that some RSKs with historically lower demand had been allocated more stock this time in Srikakulam district. About 50 per cent of the government quota of fertilizers is going to tribal and Vizianagaram district societies and RSKs, while Srikakulam district allocations are directed more towards private dealers. Fertilizer sales at private outlets are being monitored by Village Revenue Officers . Meanwhile, officials were instructed to remain alert about reports from Nandyal and Avanigadda and prevent any attempts to "malign the government" with minor issues. Agriculture director Dilli Rao informed that the Centre has been requested to immediately release the pending fertilizer quota for July and August, the release said. Atchannaidu said he will coordinate with Union Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu to expedite urea supplies to the state. Moreover, the minister advised farmers not to believe the "misleading propaganda" and added that a detailed action plan has been prepared to distribute 17 lakh metric tonne of fertilizers for Kharif. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Hans India
03-08-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
No farmer will be left out of Annadata Sukhibhava – PM Kisan: Collector
Tirupati: Tirupati District Collector Dr S Venkateswar has assured that every eligible farmer in the district will receive the benefits under the Annadata Sukhibhava–PM Kisan scheme. Speaking at the launch of the 2025–26 first phase of the programme held at the AP Seeds office in Srikalahasti on Saturday, he underlined the government's commitment to farmer welfare. The Collector, alongside local MLA B Sudhir Reddy, highlighted that the combined benefit of the Central PM-Kisan and State Annadata Sukhibhava schemes will provide Rs 20,000 annually to each farmer family in Andhra Pradesh. This amount will be disbursed in three instalments – Rs 7,000 in the current phase, another Rs 7,000 in October before the Rabi season, and the final Rs 6,000 during harvest time in January. While the Central government contributes Rs 6,000 under PM-Kisan, the remaining Rs 14,000 will come from the State government. In Tirupati district alone, Rs 105 crore has been credited on Saturday to the accounts of 1,54,908 farmers. The Collector announced the provision of 90 per cent subsidised urea and the setup of a dedicated grievance cell at the AP Seeds office to support farmers with information related to the scheme. MLA Sudhir Reddy noted that over 27,000 farmers in Srikalahasti constituency are availing the scheme. He criticised the previous government, saying farmers had suffered under YSRCP rule, and praised the present government for introducing initiatives such as farm mechanisation, subsidised drones, and storage godowns in every mandal to help farmers fetch better prices. District Agriculture Officer S Prasada Rao advised farmers to complete Aadhaar-bank linking for smooth benefit transfer and to visit nearby Rythu Seva Kendras if funds are not credited. Farmers can also get updates via WhatsApp on 9552300009. Later, a mega cheque was handed over to farmers by the Collector and MLA. AP Greenery and Beautification Corporation Chairperson M Sugunamma, several officials and farmer association representatives attended the event.
Hans India
02-08-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Farmers told to ensure bank accounts are active
Rajamahendravaram: Another major promise under the Super Six commitments of the Andhra Pradesh government has been fulfilled with the launch of the Annadata Sukhibhava scheme. The first instalment of financial support will be credited to the bank accounts of eligible farmers on Saturday, said Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Cinematography Kandula Durgesh. As part of the first phase, a sum of Rs 7,000 is being deposited into each eligible farmer's account. Of this, Rs 5,000 is contributed by the state government, while Rs 2,000 is from the Central government under the PM-Kisan Yojana, the minister clarified. The scheme is designed to provide a total benefit of 20,000 to each farmer in three instalments. Durgesh stated that following the Chief Minister's directive, inaugural events are being held at Rythu Seva Kendras (Farmers' Service Centres) across the state to mark the release of funds. Fulfilling this commitment to farmers reflects the government's dedication to public welfare and its ability to uphold the trust of the people, he added. Farmers were also advised to ensure their bank accounts are active. For those eligible farmers who may not have received the credited amount yet, the minister urged them not to panic. He advised them to contact the helpline number 155251 or the WhatsApp Governance number 9552300003 for assistance. They may also approach their local Rythu Seva Kendras for support.
The Hindu
30-07-2025
- The Hindu
Chittoor Collector cautions dealers and farmers against hoarding urea stocks
Chittoor District Collector Sumit Kumar on Wednesday cautioned that criminal proceedings would be initiated against those found violating the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO), 1985. Speaking to the media here, the Collector warned dealers hoarding or selling urea at inflated prices, and cautioned the farmers to desist from storing more than the permissible quantity. Any violation would result in penalties, he added. It was observed that farmers were rushing to private fertilizer shops and Rythu Seva Kendras following speculations that urea shortage had set in due to deficit rainfall and prolonged dry weather in June. He clarified that only one bag of urea could be procured by each farmer for the current Kharif crops. Referring to statistics from the last three years, the Collector said that discrepancies between crop extent and fertilizer sales were detected. In Kharif 2025, the Agriculture Department registered crop coverage on 8,142 hectares, with a sale of 7,910 metric tonnes (MT) of urea already over. In 2023 and 2024, 8,386 MT and 9,599 MT respectively were supplied. Horticulture lands generally need complex fertilizers rather than high doses of urea. Overuse of urea in mulberry cultivation would adversely impact the crop, he informed. The Collector instructed the agriculture officials to strictly sell the urea to genuine farmers who have sown crops. The officials should verify the identity of the farmers along with the details of the crops.
