<span style="color: #222222;">Despite COVID-19 lockdown, the production and movement of fertilizers is going on to meet the demand of farmers. Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister has said that government is committed to ensure availability of fertilizers to farmers before sowing time. He said that there is no problem of fertilizers in country and there is no need to panic as there is sufficient stock.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">AIR correspondent reports that A record number of 41 fertilizer rakes were moved from plants and ports last Friday, which is the highest movement in a day during lockdown. With the concerted efforts of Department of Fertilizers, Railways, States and Ports, production and supply of fertilizers in the country is going on to meet demand of the farmers.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">This is also in line with the commitment made by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers to ensure sufficient availability of fertilizers to farmers for the upcoming Kharif season as the despatches also match with despatches during normal times. Centre has allowed operation of fertilizers plants in the country so that agriculture sector may not suffer due to lockdown.</span><br />
News On AIR | April 20, 2020 1:03 PM
Govt committed to ensure availability of fertilizers to farmers before sowing time: Chemicals & Fertilizers Minister