The Yogi government has reaffirmed that there is no shortage of fertilizers anywhere in Uttar Pradesh. Urging people not to indulge in unnecessary hoarding, the government has reiterated that adequate stocks are available to meet farmers’ needs. The Agriculture Department has shared detailed data on the availability and sale of fertilizers across all 18 divisions.
According to the available statistics, during the Kharif season 2024, 36.76 lakh metric tonnes of fertilizer had been sold by August 18. In comparison, this year sales have already reached 42.64 lakh metric tonnes, showing a significant increase.
CM Appeals to farmers
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has appealed to farmers to purchase fertilizers only as per requirement and assured that supplies are available whenever needed. He also directed every district to maintain a complaint cell to promptly resolve farmers’ grievances.
Taking a tough stand, the CM warned against overpricing and black marketing of fertilizers, instructing district officials to conduct regular inspections, maintain direct communication with farmers, and ensure smooth distribution.
According to official data, more fertilizers have been distributed this year compared to last year:
Urea: 31.62 lakh MT this year vs. 27.25 lakh MT last year
DAP: 5.38 lakh MT this year vs. 5.28 lakh MT last year
NPK: 2.39 lakh MT this year vs. 2.07 lakh MT last year
MOP: 0.46 lakh MT this year vs. 0.25 lakh MT last year
SSP: 2.79 lakh MT this year vs. 1.91 lakh MT last year
On availability, as of August 18:
Urea: 37.70 lakh MT available, of which 31.62 lakh MT purchased
DAP: 9.25 lakh MT available, 5.38 lakh MT purchased
NPK: 5.40 lakh MT available, 2.39 lakh MT purchased
With the sowing of Kharif crops now complete, an average of 49,564 MT urea is being consumed daily for top-dressing in paddy. Overall, 16.04% more urea (4.37 lakh MT extra) has been sold this year compared to last year, reflecting strong supply management and timely availability for farmers.
Complete status of fertilizer availability (co-operative stock and private stock)
Division |
Urea |
DAP |
NPK |
Saharanpur |
18,734 |
4,577 |
3,075 |
Meerut |
39,089 |
17,195 |
8,858 |
Agra |
43,824 |
28,329 |
21,502 |
Aligarh |
29,597 |
18,377 |
16,464 |
Bareilly |
41,610 |
20,790 |
28,159 |
Moradabad |
46,450 |
18,159 |
27,402 |
Kanpur |
52,100 |
41,168 |
30,301 |
Prayagraj |
57,212 |
21,286 |
25,580 |
Jhansi |
28,267 |
27,164 |
16,506 |
Chitrakoot |
25,650 |
9,110 |
3,975 |
Varanasi |
43,294 |
27,689 |
14,627 |
Mirzapur |
13,626 |
7,840 |
3,804 |
Azamgarh |
34,184 |
24,481 |
9,070 |
Gorakhpur |
34,126 |
25,756 |
15,755 |
Basti |
12,306 |
10,439 |
4,611 |
Devipatan |
17,955 |
18,681 |
9,017 |
Lucknow |
41,066 |
37,964 |
36,736 |
Ayodhya |
28,960 |
27,997 |
25,250 |
Total |
608,049 |
387,003 |
300,693 |