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Shivraj Chouhan's Promise: Ensuring Farmers Get Adequate Fertilisers for Rabi Crops

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has pledged comprehensive support for farmers in his Vidisha constituency. During a district-level meeting, he emphasized the need for smooth fertiliser distribution and comprehensive crop loss compensation. Chouhan committed to personally intervening with Delhi officials to ensure adequate fertiliser supply for Rabi crops. His approach focuses on addressing farmers' challenges through proactive administrative measures and direct ministerial intervention.

Key Points: Shivraj Chouhan Vows Fertiliser Support for Madhya Pradesh Farmers

  • Crop-cutting experiments initiated for soyabean loss compensation
  • Chouhan promises personal intervention for farmer benefits
  • Fertiliser distribution system to be streamlined
  • Minister seeks to prevent black marketing of agricultural inputs
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Farmers should get adequate fertilisers for Rabi crops: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan commits to resolving fertiliser distribution challenges and supporting farmers in Vidisha constituency

"I will talk to the officials in Delhi to ensure that farmers would get adequate fertiliser for Rabi crops. - Shivraj Singh Chouhan"

Bhopal, Oct 17

Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Friday, visited his parliamentary constituency of Vidisha in Madhya Pradesh and reviewed the developments, issues related with farmers, especially fertilisers, during a meeting at the district headquarters.

While reviewing compensation for the loss in soyabean crop in Vidisha, Union Minister Chouhan asked the district administration to conduct an authentic survey through crop-cutting experiment and send to the Agriculture Ministry through the Madhya Pradesh government so that farmers can get benefits of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.

"If district administration would send authentic survey reports on loss of soyabean crop, I will personally step forward to ensure that farmers are compensated for losses under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Yojana. I will also talk to insurance companies to help farmers," the Union Minister said.

Notably, the crop-cutting experiment has been initiated under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana by the District Planning and Monitoring Unit with the assistance of agriculture and revenue authorities.

In this process, sample crop cutting is being done in the presence of the representatives of insurance as part of the experiment.

During the meeting with District Collector and other senior officials, Union Minister Chouhan also took stock of fertilisers and its distribution system in the Lok Sabha constituency.

He said that a district administration should adopt a new method to ensure smooth distribution of fertilisers without forcing farmers to stand in long queues for hours.

The Union Minister noted that farmers should not suffer due to shortage of fertilisers.

He said that the Madhya Pradesh government and the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers should ensure that farmers will not face shortage of fertilisers during the Rabi crop season.

The Union Minister also sought to know the availability of Diammonium phosphate and other fertilisers in the Lok Sabha constituency, saying that he would talk to the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers to provide adequate supply of fertilisers.

"I will talk to the officials in Delhi to ensure that farmers would get adequate fertiliser for Rabi crops. We also need to keep a check on distribution system of fertilisers and black marketing," Union Minister Chouhan said.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Good to see the minister taking personal interest. But let's see if this translates to actual results on ground. Too many announcements, too little implementation has been the story so far.
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Priya S
The crop insurance scheme is a blessing for farmers. My uncle in Vidisha got compensation last year when his soybean crop failed. More farmers should be made aware about PMFBY benefits. 👍
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Aman W
Black marketing of fertilizers is the real problem. Middlemen hoard stock and sell at double rates. Government should have a transparent online distribution system with direct farmer registration.
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Michael C
While the intentions seem good, I hope the administration actually conducts proper surveys. Often these surveys are done hastily and genuine farmers don't get compensation they deserve.
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Nisha Z
As a farmer's daughter, I know how crucial timely fertilizer supply is. Standing in queues for hours affects our productivity. Hope the new distribution method brings relief to annadata. 🌾
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Karthik V
DAP fertilizer shortage has been acute this year. If the minister can ensure adequate supply before Rabi season, it would be a huge relief for millions of farmers across MP and neighboring states.

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