Raipur raipur news. So far 59 percent of the target sowing has been completed in the current Kharif season. Whereas this season the state government has set a target of sowing various crops in 48.63 lakh hectare area. So far, various crops have been sown in 28.60 lakh hectare area. chhattisgarh
chhattisgarh news 9.57 lakh metric tonnes of chemical fertilizers distributed to farmers
Distribution of various types of chemical fertilizers to farmers is going on in the state for the current Kharif season. As of July 15, 2024, more than 9 lakh 57 thousand metric tonnes of fertilizers have been distributed to the farmers, which is 70 percent of the target. The fertilizers distributed include 4 lakh 56 thousand 319 metric tons of urea, 2 lakh 23 thousand 600 metric tons of DAP, one lakh 13 thousand 544 metric tons of NPK, 33 thousand 372 metric tons of potash and one lakh 15 thousand 590 metric tons of super phosphate.
For the current Kharif season, a target of distributing 13 lakh 68 thousand metric tons of fertilizer to farmers through cooperatives and private sector has been set in the state, against which 13 lakh 48 thousand metric tons have been stored so far. Against the storage, 9.57 lakh metric tons of fertilizer has been distributed. Fertilizers are being distributed to farmers easily by societies and private vendors. Farmers are not facing any kind of problem. Senior officials are keeping a close watch on the distribution of fertilizers and seeds.
