Lok Sabha Question No. 55 (STARRED), answered on 2022-12-09
Subject: Fertilizer Distribution in Chhattisgarh
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Gomati Sai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

STARRED QUESTION NO. 55* TO BE ANSWERED ON: 09.12.2022

## Fertilizer Distribution in Chhattisgarh

## 55* SHRIMATI GOMATI SAI:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) the target set for total fertilizer distribution in Chhattisgarh during 2021-22, districtwise and fertilizer-wise including the districts of Raigarh and Jashpur;
- (b) whether the quantum of fertilizer was adequate for all the farmers in the State or there was shortage of it;
- (c) whether usage of fertilizers has been included as one of the factors in achieving the goal of doubling the income of farmers; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (DR: MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

(a) to (d): A statement is laid on the table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 55* FOR 09.12.2022 REGARDING FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTION IN CHHATTISGARH" TABLED BY SHRIMATI GOMATI SAI:

(a): The fertilizer distribution target in the Chhattisgarh state (as per the information provided by the State Government) during Kharif and Rabi season of the year 2021-22 is annexed at Annexure-|.

(b): Yes Sir: The quantum of fertilizer was adequate for all the farmers in the state.

(c) & (d): Yes Sir, Use of recommended balanced fertilizers helps in increasing the productivity of the crops and enhancing the farmer's income.

Annexure-1(a) Kharif and Rabi season year 2021-22 Supply Plan and Distribution

Unit-Million ton

| Year 2021-22   | Year 2021-22   |   CG State |   Raigarh |   Jashpur |   Total |
|----------------|----------------|------------|-----------|-----------|---------|
| Kharif         | Supply Plan    |      1.175 |     0.081 |     0.012 |   0.093 |
| Kharif         | Consumption    |      1.272 |     0.071 |     0.018 |   0.089 |
| Rabi           | Supply Plan    |      0.411 |     0.029 |     0.003 |   0.032 |
| Rabi           | Consumption    |      0.488 |     0.022 |     0.004 |   0.026 |
| Total          | Supply Plan    |      1.586 |     0.11  |     0.015 |   0.125 |
| Total          | Consumption    |      1.76  |     0.093 |     0.022 |   0.115 |

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