Patna: Bihar’s agriculture minister Ram Kripal Yadav has directed officials to ensure uninterrupted fertiliser supply across the state, warning of strict action against black marketing, hoarding and overpricing.
At a high-level review meeting attended by officials from all divisions and districts, the minister emphasised that timely availability of fertilisers to farmers remains the government’s top priority, particularly in the context of global uncertainties linked to tensions in West Asia.
Yadav said there would be no compromise on farmers’ interests, adding that a zero-tolerance policy would be enforced against those found violating rules. “No matter how influential, anyone who snatches away farmers’ rights will not be spared,” he said.
Officials said a 24×7 monitoring system has been put in place to track fertiliser availability, storage and distribution across the state, with administrative machinery activated from the state to block level.
Flying squads have been deployed to conduct surprise inspections, with raids being carried out based on complaints. Authorities said immediate action would be taken against any irregularities.
The government also announced measures to promote balanced fertiliser use and organic farming, including the formation of district-level monitoring committees under a “Save Mother Earth” initiative.
According to official data, there is no shortage of fertilisers in Bihar. As of March 28, the state has reserves of 2.63 lakh metric tonnes of urea, 1.43 lakh metric tonnes of DAP, 2.07 lakh metric tonnes of NPK, 0.39 lakh metric tonnes of MOP and 1.02 lakh metric tonnes of SSP.
In the 2025-26 period so far, FIRs have been filed against 116 fertiliser establishments, while licences of 454 entities have been cancelled as part of enforcement measures.
Officials said fertiliser distribution would be based on crop area and demand, with mandatory reconciliation between point-of-sale systems and physical stock. Any discrepancies would trigger immediate action.
The government has also appealed to farmers to ignore rumours about shortages, assuring that supplies remain normal. Enhanced surveillance has been put in place in border districts to prevent smuggling, with coordination between enforcement teams and security agencies.
Authorities said awareness campaigns would be launched to inform farmers, alongside weekly review meetings at divisional and district levels. Farmers can also check fertiliser availability through the Bihar Krishi mobile app, aimed at improving transparency.
The minister said the government remains committed to farmers under the leadership of the prime minister and the chief minister, reiterating that their welfare is a key priority.
