Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister DV Sadananda Gowda has said that urea sales is witnessing surge this Kharif season almost everywhere in the country.<br />'' <br />''He said Government is taking every effort to strengthen supply from domestic units as well as from imports, when required.<br />'' <br />''The cycle of import has been shortened to augment the supply in line with the peak in demand this season.<br />'' <br />''Mr Gowda was speaking to Agriculture Minister of Karnataka, BC  Patil who met  him  in New Delhi  today regarding availability of urea in Karnataka.<br />'' <br />''The Union Minister appreciated steps taken by the Karnataka government against hoarders and black marketeers.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">He assured that supply of urea will be augmented in coming days, as per requirement.</span><br />