Deputy Commissioner Kumar, superintendent of police Mallikarjun Baladandi and other officials at the availability of fertilizers in Mandya on Friday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Deputy Commissioner Kumar said on Friday that there is no lack of fertilizers in the Mandya district and farmers do not have to panic.
At a meeting with officials held in his office in Mandyi, he said that the district currently has 5,000 tonnes of urea and is expected to soon arrive another 1,800 tonnes of urea. All necessary measures have been taken to ensure that agricultural activities in the district continue without disturbing, he added.
Mr. Kumar stressed that fertilizers must ensure that their physical stocks correspond to the data updated online, and warn of strict action if any attempt to create artificial deficiency is made or sell fertilizers at inflated prices. Fertilizers and seed sellers must show boards with details of available stocks and prices.
Representatives of the Commissioner also ordered agricultural officials to make awareness of the benefits and proper use of nano urea among farmers. Furthermore, Tahsildars and Assistance Directors of Agriculture at Taluk level were directed to regularly check the fertilizer and agricultural areas to ensure compliance.
Special teams were created under the leadership of sub-devils officers to prevent abuse of urea for non-agricultural purposes. Teams include officials of the industry department, commercial taxes and police departments.
Police Mallikarjun Baladandi also ordered officials of agriculture to coordinate with the local police and carry out raids in the event of an illegal urea supply.
He also noted that a high strike in some stores could lead to a crowd and confusion. In such cases, police staff should be deployed in advance to handle the situation, he said.
Another representative of the Commissioner BC Shivanandamurthy said that in August and September, the demand for urea is expected to increase and officials must remain vigilant as the purchase or purchase of panic outsiders may be purchased or purchased.
Published – 1 August 2025 9:05
