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YSRCP MP Pilli Subhash Chandra Bose has written to Union Minister JP Nadda about Andhra Pradesh's severe urea shortage. Farmers in districts like Srikakulam and Kurnool are struggling due to supply delays and purchase restrictions. The closure of the Kakinada NFCL unit has worsened the crisis, with only 49,485 tonnes delivered out of 1.30 lakh allocated. Both YSRCP and TDP MPs are pushing for urgent government action to protect the Kharif season.

Key Points: YSRCP MP Pilli Subhash Chandra Bose Urges Nadda to Fix Andhra Urea Crisis

  • YSRCP MP highlights 80,515-tonne urea shortfall in Andhra Pradesh
  • Farmers face long queues and purchase limits in Srikakulam, Kurnool
  • NFCL Kakinada closure worsens supply crisis
  • TDP MPs also raised concerns with Nadda last week
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YSRCP MP urges Centre to resolve urea 'crisis' in Andhra Pradesh

YSRCP MP warns of severe urea shortage in Andhra Pradesh during Kharif season, urges Union Minister Nadda for immediate intervention.

"Timely intervention is crucial to protect rural livelihoods and prevent damage to the current agricultural season. – Pilli Subhash Chandra Bose"

Amaravati, July 30

YSR Congress Party MP Pilli Subhash Chandra Bose has appealed to Union Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister J.P. Nadda to urgently address the severe "shortage" of urea in Andhra Pradesh during the peak Kharif season.

In a letter, the Rajya Sabha member highlighted that although the state was allocated 1.30 lakh tonnes of urea for July, many districts were still suffering from an acute shortage.

He explained that the crisis had deepened due to limited fortnightly allotments, the closure of the National Fertilizers Corporation Limited (NFCL) unit in Kakinada, and the failure of the Ramagundam plant in Telangana to meet Andhra Pradesh's needs.

Farmers in districts like Srikakulam, Kurnool, and parts of Rayalaseema were reportedly facing long queues, restricted purchase limits, and deep distress, especially among small and marginal farmers.

Bose also mentioned reports from civil society and local media, which revealed serious issues in distribution such as delayed dispatches, poor staffing at retail outlets, and failure in last-mile delivery.

He said raids had exposed hoarding activities, with over Rs 10 crore worth of fertiliser seized recently.

The MP requested the Union Minister to take immediate steps, including speeding up the remaining July-August supply, reconsidering the closure of the Kakinada NFCL unit, deploying mobile vans in affected mandals, and strengthening real-time stock monitoring. He said timely intervention was crucial to protect rural livelihoods and prevent damage to the current agricultural season.

Last week, TDP MPs led by TDP Parliamentary Party Leader Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu met Nadda and sought an immediate solution to the urea crisis in Andhra Pradesh.

The MP mentioned that as per the July 2025 Kharif Supply Plan, the Department of Fertilisers had allocated 1.30 lakh tonnes of urea to Andhra Pradesh.

However, by July 18, only 49,485 tonnes had reached the state, including material in transit, leaving a shortfall of 80,515 tonnes.

- IANS

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Shreya B
As someone from Andhra, I can confirm the situation is worse than reported. My uncle in Kurnool had to wait 3 days in queue for just 2 bags of urea. The mobile van idea is good but implementation is key.
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Arjun K
Politicians only wake up when elections are near. Where was this urgency last month? Both YSRCP and TDP are equally responsible for poor planning. Farmers suffer while they play blame game.
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Priya S
Hoarding must be punished strictly! ₹10 crore worth seized is just tip of the iceberg. Government should setup special task force to monitor distribution and black marketing. Our annadatas deserve better.
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David E
Working in agricultural NGO here. The real issue is last-mile delivery and lack of staff at distribution centers. Technology solutions like app-based tracking could help, but needs proper training for farmers too.
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Karthik V
Why close Kakinada NFCL unit when we're facing shortages? Makes no sense. Government must reconsider this decision immediately. Andhra contributes so much to rice production, can't neglect our farmers like this.

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