Lok Sabha Question No. 1237 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-06
Subject: Supply of Subsidized Fertilizers
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Dr. Kadiyam Kavya

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1237 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 06.02.2026

Supply of Subsidized Fertilizers

## 1237: DR. KADIYAM KAVYA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has made any assessment regarding issues related to  availability  and  timely  supply  of  subsidized  fertilizers  in  Warangal  district  of Telangana particularly during peak sowing seasons, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of fertilizer allocation, supply and sale in the said district during the last three years, year-wise and fertilizer-wise (Urea/DAP/MOP/NPK);
- (c) whether any cases of shortage, diversion, black marketing or overpricing were reported in Warangal, if so, the details thereof along with the inspections conducted in this regard and the action taken thereon; and
- (d) the steps taken to ensure timely availability and price compliance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)-enabled fertilizer distribution (PoS devices) and the time-bound plan to ensure balanced fertilizer availability in the said district?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

- (a) & (b) The  mandate  of  Department  of  Fertilizers  is  to  ensure  adequate availability of fertilizers at the State level. However, the distribution of fertilizers within the State at district level is done by the concerned State government.

Accordingly, as per information received from the State Government of Telangana, the details regarding requirement, availability and sales of fertilizers viz. Urea, DAP, MOP and NPK in Warangal district for the last three years are as under:

(Qty in MT)

| Year / Fertilizer                                                          | Requirement                                                                | Availability                                                               | Sales                                                                      |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 2022-23                                                                    |                                                                            |                                                                            |                                                                            |
| Urea                                                                       | 70000                                                                      | 68012                                                                      | 65415                                                                      |
| DAP                                                                        | 8000                                                                       | 7912                                                                       | 7655                                                                       |
| MoP                                                                        | 3000                                                                       | 2142                                                                       | 1718                                                                       |
| NPK                                                                        | 32000                                                                      | 29862                                                                      | 26281                                                                      |
| 2023-24                                                                    |                                                                            |                                                                            |                                                                            |
| Urea                                                                       | 79200                                                                      | 81260                                                                      | 66826                                                                      |
| DAP                                                                        | 8230                                                                       | 8009                                                                       | 7577                                                                       |
| MoP                                                                        | 3000                                                                       | 2301                                                                       | 2053                                                                       |
| NPK                                                                        | 34000                                                                      | 31062                                                                      | 29229                                                                      |
| 2024-25                                                                    |                                                                            |                                                                            |                                                                            |
| Urea                                                                       | 80500                                                                      | 82069                                                                      | 68167                                                                      |
| DAP                                                                        | 8000                                                                       | 7906                                                                       | 7737                                                                       |
| MoP                                                                        | 3000                                                                       | 2901                                                                       | 2665                                                                       |
| NPK                                                                        | 33300                                                                      | 32069                                                                      | 29927                                                                      |
| Primary indicator of comfortable availability = Availability > Requirement | Primary indicator of comfortable availability = Availability > Requirement | Primary indicator of comfortable availability = Availability > Requirement | Primary indicator of comfortable availability = Availability > Requirement |

(c) In order to address the issues of diversion, black-marketing and over-pricing, fertilizers are declared as an essential commodity under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and notified under Fertilizer Control Order, 1985. State Governments are empowered  to  take  action  against  persons  involved  in  said  malpractices,  as  per provisions  of  EC  Act.  Any  complaints  received  at  Department  of  Fertilizers  level regarding  these  malpractices  is  sent  to  concerned  State  Government  to  take appropriate  action  under  Essential  Commodities  Act,  1955  and  Fertilizer  Control Order, 1985.

Accordingly, as per information received from the State Government of Telangana, no major cases of shortage, diversion, black marketing or overpricing were reported in Warangal. Two cases were booked against the dealers for violation of provisions of FCO,  1985,  during  Kharif-2025.  Regular  inspections  and  surprise  checks  were conducted  by  the  district  authorities  at  wholesale  and  retail  points.  Any  minor deviations noticed  were addressed  promptly as per the  provisions of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985.

(d) Following steps are taken by the Government every season for ensuring timely and adequate availability of fertilizers in the States, including the State of Telangana:

(i) Before the commencement of each cropping season, Department of Agriculture and  Farmers  Welfare  (DA&FW),  in  consultation  with  all  the  State  Governments, assesses the State-wise & month-wise requirement of fertilizers.

(ii) On  the  basis  of  requirement  projected  by  DA&FW,  D/o  Fertilizers  allocates adequate  quantities  of  fertilizers  to  States  by  issuing  monthly  supply  plan  and continuously monitors the availability.

(iii) The movement of all major subsidized fertilizers is monitored throughout the country  by  an  on-line  web-based  monitoring  system  called  integrated  Fertilizer Management System (iFMS).

(iv) The State Governments are regularly advised to coordinate with manufacturers and importers for streamlining the supplies through timely placement of indents.

Further, under DBT in Fertilizers, the sale of subsidized fertilizers is done to the farmers via Aadhaar Authentication based Point of Sale (PoS). The invoice is delivered to the farmer through SMS mode on the Aadhaar linked mobile number, containing details of MRP of the product, subsidy borne by the Government of India and quantity purchased  by  the  Farmer.  This  ensures  price  compliance  of  subsidized  fertilizers through Aadhaar mediated PoS sale.

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