Lok Sabha Question No. 1340 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-06
Subject: Distribution of Fertilizers in Nashik
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Rajabhau Parag Prakash Waje

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1340 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 06.02.2026

## Distribution of Fertilizers in Nashik

## 1340: SHRI RAJABHAU PARAG PRAKASH WAJE:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  ensures  fertilizer  distribution  in  Nashik-typically according to monthly supply plans drawn before Kharif and Rabi crop seasons, aligned with national guidelines that mandate pre-season provisioning, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether delayed supply in Nashik has fueled black - market activity, harming farmers-nationally  such  non-timely  distribution  has  been  linked  to  diversion  and inflated pricing; and
- (c)     if so, the extent of such malpractices reported in Nashik (e.g., number of cases, inflated price levels) and the problems faced by farmers in procuring fertilizers at proper cost  and  timing  along  with  the  corrective  measures  taken  in  this  regard  such  as enhanced monitoring, raids and district help-desk support, as notified in similar cases elsewhere?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

(SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

- (a) to (c) The  availability  of  fertilizers  viz.  Urea,  DAP,  MOP  and  NPKS  has remained  adequate  in  the  State  of  Maharashtra  during  the  ongoing  Rabi  2025-26 season.  The  information  regarding  requirement,  availability  and  sales  of  these fertilizers in the State of Maharashtra during the said season is as under:

| FIG. IN LMT   | FIG. IN LMT   | FIG. IN LMT                           | FIG. IN LMT                                    | FIG. IN LMT                            | FIG. IN LMT                                    | FIG. IN LMT                  |
|---------------|---------------|---------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|
| S. No.        | Product       | Seasonal Requirement for RABI 2025-26 | Pro rata Requirement From 01/10/25 to 02/02/26 | Availability From 01/10/25 to 02/02/26 | Cumulative DBT Sales From 01/10/25 to 02/02/26 | Closing Stock as on 02/02/26 |
| 1             | UREA          | 11.25                                 | 8.22                                           | 12.06                                  | 8.20                                           | 3.86                         |
| 2             | DAP           | 2.60                                  | 2.02                                           | 3.67                                   | 1.95                                           | 1.72                         |
| 3             | MOP           | 1.50                                  | 1.07                                           | 1.50                                   | 0.66                                           | 0.84                         |
| 4             | NPKS          | 12.00                                 | 9.23                                           | 16.89                                  | 7.99                                           | 8.91                         |

Further,  the  mandate  of  Department  of  Fertilizers  (DoF)  is  to  ensure  adequate availability of fertilizers at state-level. However, the distribution of fertilizers within the State at the district level is done by the respective State Government.

Accordingly, as per the information received from the State Government  of Maharashtra, no delay in the supply of fertilizers has been observed in Nashik district. The  information  regarding  the  requirement  and  availability  of  fertilizers  during  the Kharif 2025 and ongoing Rabi 2025-26 season in Nasik district is as under:

FIG. IN MT

| Sr. No.   | Fertilizer   | Requirement   | Availability   | Requirement   | Availability   |
|-----------|--------------|---------------|----------------|---------------|----------------|
|           |              |               |                | Rabi 2025-26  | Rabi 2025-26   |
| 1         | UREA         | 88561         | 105941         | 67500         | 66250          |
| 2         | DAP          | 20324         | 30772          | 19500         | 30308          |
| 3         | MOP          | 2000          | 5866           | 4900          | 2676           |
| 4         | NPKS         | 92100         | 146022         | 131500        | 142036         |

Furthermore,  in  order  to  regulate  fertilizer  distribution  and  prevent  irregularities,  a special e-PoS stock verification campaign was conducted block-wise in the district from 16 to 18 September 2025, and for effective monitoring and quality control, 17 flying squads  were  constituted.  Fertilizer  inspectors  and  flying  squads  were  instructed  to carry out regular inspections of fertilizer sale centres, and in cases where irregularities relating to linking or violations of statutory provisions were detected, legal action was initiated under the Fertilizer Control Order, 1985 and the Essential Commodities Act, 1955,  for  necessary  action  by  the  Licensing  Authority  and  the  Director  (Inputs), Commissionerate  of  Agriculture,  Pune.  Further,  'Say  No  to  Linking'  boards  were prominently displayed at subsidized fertilizer sale centres across the district along with contact  numbers  of  concerned  local  officers  to  facilitate  grievance  redressal  for farmers.

During the year 2025-26, a total of 3,537 fertilizer sale centres were inspected and 1,119 fertilizer samples were collected for laboratory analysis, of which 81 samples were found to be non-standard; 13 samples were within permissible tolerance limits and  strict  warnings  were  issued,  while  legal  action  was  initiated  in  respect  of  the remaining samples found beyond permissible limits. Additionally, three police cases were registered in the district relating to the sale of spurious fertilizers and sale without valid licences, resulting in the seizure of 12.03 MT of fertilizer stock.

In addition, during inspections under the Fertilizer Control Order, 1985, licence-related irregularities were also detected, leading to the suspension of 41 fertilizer licences and permanent cancellation of 3 licences in the district.

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