CM Majhi Directs Strict Monitoring of Fertiliser Distribution in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed all District Collectors to keep a close watch on the fertiliser distribution system through Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) and Large Area Multi-Purpose Cooperative Societies (LAMPCS) to ensure timely and transparent delivery to farmers.

The directive came during a review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, where the Chief Minister stressed the importance of efficiency and transparency in fertiliser management. He instructed divisional officers to act promptly against black marketing, hoarding, or sale of fake fertilisers, and ordered that any seized stock be redirected to nearby PACS or LAMPCS for immediate distribution.

According to government data, Odisha has 9.55 lakh metric tons of fertilisers allocated for the 2025 Kharif season. Out of a total of 11.66 lakh metric tons available, nearly 9.86 lakh metric tons have already been sold. Majhi directed the Agriculture Department to ensure a steady supply of fertilisers based on the specific requirements of each district, while also asking Markfed officials to expedite the delivery process.

The Chief Minister also placed special emphasis on crop diversification and integrated farming systems, particularly in oilseed and pulse cultivation, under the Samriddh Kisan Yojana. He underlined that these efforts would strengthen farm incomes and promote sustainable agricultural growth across districts.

During the meeting, Majhi interacted with District Collectors virtually to take stock of fertiliser distribution in their respective regions and urged them to prioritise farmer convenience.

The review was attended by Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo, Cooperation Minister Pradeep Bala Samanta, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, Development Commissioner Anu Garg, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Shashwat Mishra, and Principal Secretary of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department Arabinda Kumar Padhee.