Yogi Government Agriculture Schemes: UP Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi said that there is no shortage of fertilizer-euria in the state. The Yogi government is providing fertilizer to the farmers on time and strict action is being taken on black marketing and hoarding.
Fertilizer Supply in uttar pradesh: The issue of farmers in the politics of Uttar Pradesh is once again in the headlines. State Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi held a press conference and launched a scathing attack on Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav. He said that during the tenure of the SP government, farmers were neither able to sow in time nor were they guaranteed the minimum support price (MSP).
Why did the farmers have to forgive?
The Agriculture Minister said that due to the policies of Akhilesh government, the farmers were buried under the debt burden. At that time many farmers had to commit suicide. Shahi claimed that after the formation of the Yogi government, so far, a loan of about 36 thousand crore rupees of 86 lakh farmers has been waived.
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Is there really a shortage of fertilizer? (Urea avilability in up)
The minister made it clear that there is no shortage of fertilizer and urea in the state. He said that the problem is only due to hoarding and black marketing. So far, 1196 retail vendors’ licenses canceled, 132 wholesale vendors, suspension on 13 and license of 4 have been canceled. Not only this, 93 cases have been filed against the black marketing of fertilizer-yuria.
Why increased vigil in border districts? (Urea Black Marketing)
Surya Pratap Shahi said that there have been cases of smuggling of fertilizer in border districts like Maharajganj and Siddharthnagar. Many people picked up urea sack even without farming. The minister warned that such smugglers and mafia would not be spared.
What facilities are the farmers getting? (Fertilizer Supply in Uttar Pradesh)
At present, 15.91 lakh metric tons of various types of fertilizers are available in the state. So far, 32.07 lakh metric tonnes of manure has been sold in Kharif 2024, which is about four and a half million metric tonnes more than last year. The government claims that no farmer will have to face shortage of fertilizer.
What are the preparations for the Rabi season? (Rabi Season 2025 Farming Target)
The Agriculture Minister informed that the target of farming in an area of 138.78 lakh hectares has been set for Rabi 2025-26. 10 lakh quintals of subsidized seeds will be provided to farmers. Apart from this, about 12.80 lakh mini kits will also be distributed.
How much farmers are getting the benefit of subsidy? (Fertilizer Subsidy in India)
Shahi informed that the central government is giving subsidy up to Rs 1908 per bag on urea. It is available to farmers for just Rs 266. A large amount of subsidy is also being given on DAP, NPK and potash so that farmers do not fall burden.
How much increase in food production? (Up Food Grain Production 2025)
Due to better seeds, fertilizers and irrigation facilities, food production of the state has reached 737 lakh metric tonnes, which is about 200 million metric tonnes more than the previous years. Sugarcane production has also been increased. The minister claimed that there has been a tremendous increase in the GSVA associated with the agricultural sector, which was two lakh crores during the SP government and has now increased to seven lakh crore rupees.
In the end, the Agriculture Minister reiterated that the Yogi government will give the farmers a safe and associate atmosphere in any case. He said that strict action will be continued against those who hoarding hoarding and black marketing, but the supply of fertilizer and seeds will be ensured to the real farmers on time.
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