Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers D V Sadananada Gowda today held a meeting with all the stake holders of fertilizers industry through video conference to ensure adequate supply of fertilizers to farming community during Kharif sowing season.<br />''<br />'' Speaking on the occasion, he said that Kharif season has started, and farmers in various parts of the country have started farming operations. The Minister added that compared to last year, DBT sales of both urea and P & K fertilisers have been significantly higher in the months of April, May and June this year.<br />'' <br />''Mr Gowda said the requirement of urea during Kharif season is estimated at 170 Lakh MT while production may be around 133 Lakh MT. The difference will be made available through imports. Already two global tenders have been floated and Department of fertilizers will continue to import urea to meet the requirements of farmers across the country.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Mr Gowda thanked all the industry captains for cooperating with government to contain adverse impact of corona pandemic. He said the ministry had ensured that fertilizers availability for upcoming Kharif crop is comfortable. </span><br />